blakesm
New Kit
Hello All,
I'm new to these forums, so if I am supposed to add on to a previously existing thread on this subject instead of booting up a new one, I apologize!
But now onto my issue!
I have a black holland lop named David, he is fantastically well mannered and under one year of age (he is almost nine months to be exact). He uses his litter as he should and eats a ton. However, in October, I had him neutered, which caused many of his habits to change.
First off, he is now scared of my boyfriend. We bought the rabbit together and David used to be very close with my boyfriend. However, now when he even approaches David, he runs off, almost tripping over himself.
Secondly, his litter habits are completely off balance, he now misses using his litter a lot now, often relieving himself in areas other than his litter.
Thirdly, David now urinates on both my boyfriend and I when held.
Fourthly, as of today, I've had to wipe down his bum as his bowel movements have become more liquefied and less solid. Over the Christmas holidays, we were down at my mum and dad's place. Within this period of time was when David began heavily missing his litter and relieving himself all over his cage floor. Usually when we take him to the parent's house, he misses at times, and we dismiss it as him being nervous of the family dog. But now that may not be the case, since David attempts to approach the family dog and doesn't seem scared in doing so.
Fifthly, David is attached to his litter pan. Though this was a habit that he kept before and after his neuter, it concerns me. He also sleeps in his litter bed even though nice soft blankets are provided for him. Is that just anxiety that he may miss the bathroom?
It's been two days since we are back at our own apartment, and usually that is when David's litter habits tidy up a bit, but they have not.I am thinking of taking him to the vet tomorrow.
I did a little research before posting this, and many forums stated that he could have too much fiber in his diet? I do notice David prefers his kibble, and is now picky about his hay since we switched him to Timothy hay. His water intake has not changed since I got him. I have taken the kibble away from him for the night and have always given him unlimited hay.
I would also like to note...
- he is still active and running around
- he is in no way underweight, the vet has said he weighs about as much as a small/large cat
- we give him little to no treats as my boyfriend and I have assumed that his stomach is probably sensitive. He gets the odd piece of kale and basil, but that is very very rare. The last time he received kale was on the 26th of December.
I will post photos of his kibble/hay and fecal matter once I figure out how to do so..
Thanks for the help guys! And Happy New Year!,
Megan
I'm new to these forums, so if I am supposed to add on to a previously existing thread on this subject instead of booting up a new one, I apologize!
But now onto my issue!
I have a black holland lop named David, he is fantastically well mannered and under one year of age (he is almost nine months to be exact). He uses his litter as he should and eats a ton. However, in October, I had him neutered, which caused many of his habits to change.
First off, he is now scared of my boyfriend. We bought the rabbit together and David used to be very close with my boyfriend. However, now when he even approaches David, he runs off, almost tripping over himself.
Secondly, his litter habits are completely off balance, he now misses using his litter a lot now, often relieving himself in areas other than his litter.
Thirdly, David now urinates on both my boyfriend and I when held.
Fourthly, as of today, I've had to wipe down his bum as his bowel movements have become more liquefied and less solid. Over the Christmas holidays, we were down at my mum and dad's place. Within this period of time was when David began heavily missing his litter and relieving himself all over his cage floor. Usually when we take him to the parent's house, he misses at times, and we dismiss it as him being nervous of the family dog. But now that may not be the case, since David attempts to approach the family dog and doesn't seem scared in doing so.
Fifthly, David is attached to his litter pan. Though this was a habit that he kept before and after his neuter, it concerns me. He also sleeps in his litter bed even though nice soft blankets are provided for him. Is that just anxiety that he may miss the bathroom?
It's been two days since we are back at our own apartment, and usually that is when David's litter habits tidy up a bit, but they have not.I am thinking of taking him to the vet tomorrow.
I did a little research before posting this, and many forums stated that he could have too much fiber in his diet? I do notice David prefers his kibble, and is now picky about his hay since we switched him to Timothy hay. His water intake has not changed since I got him. I have taken the kibble away from him for the night and have always given him unlimited hay.
I would also like to note...
- he is still active and running around
- he is in no way underweight, the vet has said he weighs about as much as a small/large cat
- we give him little to no treats as my boyfriend and I have assumed that his stomach is probably sensitive. He gets the odd piece of kale and basil, but that is very very rare. The last time he received kale was on the 26th of December.
I will post photos of his kibble/hay and fecal matter once I figure out how to do so..
Thanks for the help guys! And Happy New Year!,
Megan