Well, you know what they say about new mums....
Thomas has been home with us since wednesday and is settling down really well now (I think...)
The only thing is he keeps pooing everywhere! I dont really mind but could do without it! He is two years old and has always been a house rabbit so I thought this wouldn't be an issue. Is this normal 'coz he always wees in the litter box just doesnt seem to be aware of when he poos. Could this be an after effect of the stasis? Or because he hasn't been done? Can I train him? I sweep out the cage in the morning and stick the poos in the litter box (and then change it completely in the evening) to try and show him, but I dont know what else to do?
Also, after his runny bottom I have been trying to groom his bottom - he is doing a really good of trying to keep it clean, but the fur is a bit matted (and I worry its not just fur). He is really good when I lay him on his back and I try to be gentle but he does have rather large bits which are hard to get around and I think I keep getting him coz he will suddenly kick out and run away. Is there a special comb or some sort of lotion? It looks reasonably clean but I am a bit of a worrier about him now after nearly losing him and keep panicking about fly strike.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thomas has been home with us since wednesday and is settling down really well now (I think...)
The only thing is he keeps pooing everywhere! I dont really mind but could do without it! He is two years old and has always been a house rabbit so I thought this wouldn't be an issue. Is this normal 'coz he always wees in the litter box just doesnt seem to be aware of when he poos. Could this be an after effect of the stasis? Or because he hasn't been done? Can I train him? I sweep out the cage in the morning and stick the poos in the litter box (and then change it completely in the evening) to try and show him, but I dont know what else to do?
Also, after his runny bottom I have been trying to groom his bottom - he is doing a really good of trying to keep it clean, but the fur is a bit matted (and I worry its not just fur). He is really good when I lay him on his back and I try to be gentle but he does have rather large bits which are hard to get around and I think I keep getting him coz he will suddenly kick out and run away. Is there a special comb or some sort of lotion? It looks reasonably clean but I am a bit of a worrier about him now after nearly losing him and keep panicking about fly strike.
Any advice greatly appreciated.