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Ear trouble

K_khan05

New Kit
Hi everyone,

One of my rabbits really enjoys licking inside my other rabbits ears, so much so that sometimes I worry that she might knock his brains. :) However it now seems that it's more of a nibble then a lick and she is physically causing damage to his ear. He doesn't seem to mind her doing it though and sometimes even encourages it. I've been to the vet on 2 occasions as I was worried that he had ear mites but he was treated for that. Are you aware of anything that I could rub in his ears that would stop her licking/nibbling them or any other ways to alter her behaviour? She's a pretty stubborn bunny, doesn't react to 'no' and isn't phased by much.

Thank you
 
Did the Vet thoroughly check in the ear canals for signs of infection ? The over-grooming behaviour you describe can occur a lot when there is an ear infection involved.

Can you give more details as to exactly when this behaviour occurs and what your Rabbit's accommodation is like with regards to space and environmental enrichment.

I would not put anything onto the ears, certainly not until you are certain it is a behavioural issue and not due to a health problem.
 
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