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chewing?

Yes

Have you taken this poor Rabbit to a Vet yet ?

Cage bar chewing is a sign of boredom and frustration and generally an unhappy Rabbit :cry:

So you need to :

1. Take the Rabbit to a Vet to get the Dental problem treated

2. Look at changing his/her environment - more space, more things for him/her to do-ie toys, treatball, digging box, different levels to jump on, tunnels etc
 
If you look at the stickies in the housing section you'll get some great ideas for making your rabbits accomodation more stimulating.
 
Yes

Have you taken this poor Rabbit to a Vet yet ?

Cage bar chewing is a sign of boredom and frustration and generally an unhappy Rabbit :cry:

So you need to :

1. Take the Rabbit to a Vet to get the Dental problem treated

2. Look at changing his/her environment - more space, more things for him/her to do-ie toys, treatball, digging box, different levels to jump on, tunnels etc

I am going to take him to the vet as soon as possible. He lives in a HUGE cage.
 
My bunny chews the bars of his hutch but I really can't believe it's boredom - he's only done it since we bought him a new hutch and he does it when his door is open and he has free range of the patio with toys, chews, etc!!!
 
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