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I just saw Pippin drink her own wee...

ewww bunnies gross.
I have seen Freddie and Biscuit lick another buns wee, but not their own.
I assumed it was like a dog licking another dog's wee, for the scent or something.
Idk man, blehh.
 
I've seen Smudge licking a small puddle on the floor. Nutmeg's the one who leaves the occasional puddle. I assumed he was tidying up her scent marking :lol: he is a very tidy bunny.
 
It can be a behavioural issue, but sometimes it can be indicative of a health problem. So if it is a new behaviour and it is ongoing I would consult a Vet to err on the side of caution.

Sometimes Rabbits with renal or Dental problems will lick their own urine
 
It can be a behavioural issue, but sometimes it can be indicative of a health problem. So if it is a new behaviour and it is ongoing I would consult a Vet to err on the side of caution.

Sometimes Rabbits with renal or Dental problems will lick their own urine

:thumb:

I meant to say this actually, I've only seen Smudge do it the once, if I see him do it again I will be on to the vets about it.
 
It can be a behavioural issue, but sometimes it can be indicative of a health problem. So if it is a new behaviour and it is ongoing I would consult a Vet to err on the side of caution.

Sometimes Rabbits with renal or Dental problems will lick their own urine

:thumb:

Ginger does it when she is feeling rough, normally when her kidneys are hurting/playing up.

She also eats her own faecal poops (not caecals) when she feels bad.
 
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