tashakatie
Young Bun
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Sneezing?!
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tashp90
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My female rabbit Zoe was born on 16th Jan 2014. I got her last Thursday, she is eating fine, partly toilet trained and enjoys running around.
However I have two concerns.
The first is that she has mini sneezing fits. She only ever does this when in her cage (she's only here at night and when my other rabbit is out- they take it in turns)
She doesn't seem to have any other symptoms etc. I'm just concerned and don't know what it could be
My second one is just a silly little thing, she's still extremely nervous around me and won't eat from my hand or let me stroke her etc. even when I move near her she runs and hides.
My other rabbit was nothing like this and I'm worried she doesn't like me... Does anyone have any advice?
Thankyou!
The sneezing issue I don't really.know much about, but I'm sure someone will be along soon who can help you out.
As for her liking you, she may just be a more nervous rabbit. Rather than going to her (which will scare her) let her come to you. Try sitting/lying on the floor, completely ignoring her. If she comes over, don't reach out to her, let her investigate and explore you. She'll get used to you eventually.
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What substrate do you use in the cage?
She's just nervous. The solution is time really!
I adopted Rose when she was about 10/12 weeks old and the first couple of days she'd run and hide as soon as she saw me! Now, about 8 months on, she's the one that frightens me when she suddenly binkys and crashes about. :lol: she seems to only be comfortable enough around me though. She's still nervous of other people; it's who she is.
tashakatie
Young Bun
tashakatie
Young Bun
What substrate do you use in the cage?
She's just nervous. The solution is time really!
I use back to nature bedding the grey pellet stuff and 'meadow hay' she also has an old cushion cover in there to snuggle on. She eats pets at home junior and dwarf pellets as well as hay and different veggies everyday. I thought maybe she had a cold so I've put some vitamins in her water.
I'm worried I just hope she's okay
And okay haha it's just she's so completely different to Barney! X
Are they quite dusty?
Otherwise, I'd keep an eye on it. If is persists I'd suggest a trip to the vet. As far as I'm aware rabbits can't get colds in the same way humans can, i.e viruses.
Same with mine! Haha, Humphrey my other rabbit gets annoyed because I won't let him sit on my shoulder/head (he uses me as a platform to jump on a shelf but he's not that agile :roll
! Who knows, she might get there one day!
Aly&Poppy<3
Wise Old Thumper
Yeah rabbits can't get colds.
Could be anything, snuffles, dust, dental issues.. Is there any discharge coming from her nose? I agree with Azucena, a vet trip might be needed soon to get to the bottom of it before it gets worse.
When you say
Could be anything, snuffles, dust, dental issues.. Is there any discharge coming from her nose? I agree with Azucena, a vet trip might be needed soon to get to the bottom of it before it gets worse.
When you say
do you mean indoors from outside?
