My rabbit used to have a perfect temperment, she nibbled but never would really bite a person and she was just a good, sweet pet but randomly, one Sunday, when i was taking her out she got all upset and started making noises at me. i leave the cage door open so she can come out when she wants to instead of being forced to because sometimes she just likes to sit in her cage instead of coming out. so, anyways, she went bolting out and started grunting for no reason and when i went to pick her up she ran VERY fast and was grunting the whole time before i got to pick her up. for the whole week she's been like that when she's running around the house but when she's in her cage, she's just like her normal self and doesn't grunt all the time and bite me. What's wrong with her? I haven't gotten her spayed yet and i'm wondering if that has something to do with it. does it? PLEASE help me.

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I believe you are correct in thinking that her not being spayed has something to do with her change in attitude. How old is she? It sounds very much to me that she is going through a false pregnancy, very common in does. They act exactly like they are pregnant and do everything they do to prepare for babies. And this includes becoming more territorial and aggressive. She may lunge at you when you put your hand in her cage and that's a typical behavior. She may also start pulling the fur off her chest and tummy to line the nest. Getting her spayed will eliminate these false pregnancies.

Thanks a lot for the help. I'm planning on getting her spayed very soon. She is actually a year old, I just found out...I thought she was younger than that but I guess I was wrong. Anyways, you've really helped me, thanks again!

Spaying is a great idea. Also bunnies can get stomach hair balls that can make them irratable. Make sure she has plenty of hay ( timothy) as well. And considering she got " rude" when you tried to pick up, leads me to believe both. Get a small brush- nothing scratchy and brush her about 3 times a week. If you start with a baby brush for her to get use to it, she will soon enjoy it.

Thanks. I'm actually getting her spayed tomorrow so all of this will be over soon, hopefully.

Good! she will be happier, and more calm with you. Taking out the hormone system helps alot in temperment and personality. She will also live longer. Remember- she might not feel very well the first day or two. Make sure she has plenty of timothy hay. Maybe a carrot or two. She wont eat very well for about 6 hours. But that is normal. The anethesia makes them sleepy and like you, you wouldnt want to eat either.

And clean out her cage while she is at the vets.

Thanks so much for all your help.

You are welcome. Let us know tomorrow how she is doing. God bless.

Okay, so she's back now and doing well. One thing though, the doctors used staples to cover her wounds and she keeps biting at them. Is it that normal and is there a chance that she'll bite them off?

She might tear the skin. Call your vet.

I am sorry- I gave the wrong impression. She has internal stiches- the staples are for support. But still call your vet.

I called but they're closed now. She has stopped doing it, she only does that when she's in her litter box, I don't know why though. Do you know anything I can do to stop her from biting it when she does?

The only thing I can think of is bitter apple. Its a spray that deters chewing-BUT- this is a wound. Give her plenty of hay. Something else to chew on. Is your rabbit active at night? Most are not. If she isnt- give her hay- wait a half hour, and turn out the light in her room. She will be fine- remember- this is a common surgury even for a rabbit.

No, she's not active at night and i have given her lots of hay. Thanks again for everything, it really helped me with her spaying.

You have helped her in the long run.. I can tell you care about her a great deal. Thank you!

Litlbunny foo foo..

How is your baby today?

Sorry. She's doing much better and I haven't seen her bite at the staples for a while. She looks much more comfortable now and I'm taking her to a check-up on Monday.

sounds good! give the baby a carrot.. lol