What to do when your rabbit is less social and humping after a trip?

Your rabbit was probably frightened by what happened. You will have to slowly work with him to regain your trust. Just be patient with him and use lots of treats and he will go back to normal soo. Additionally, when you take him outside if the cage, only allow him into a safe area where he cannot sneak under the furniture and hurt himself. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hello. I would definitely consider neutering Bun Bun in case this is testosterone/sexually based aggression. If so, his attitude should improve over the next 4 weeks. This could also be aggression based on resource protection. Some rabbits become a bit aggressive when an owner is changing food or even putting out fresh hay or treats. A rabbit can perceive this as a threat to his "stash". But the easiest thing to do is neuter him, & of course, never reinforce his aggressive behavior ( some people will see this as cute & funny & inadvertently cheer the behavior on ). Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Neutering rabbits can have an affect on their overall demeanor and behavior, but it should not create total personality changes usually. If he was acting completely different prior to his surgery than he is now, I would be worried that something could be medically wrong. I would have to know more about his current health status and any other clinical signs you might be noting however to make any sort of guesses at what might be going on. I would also be interested in knowing how long ago Shadow was neutered, and in relation to this when these things were noticed. In terms of companionship, rabbits definitely do better with a buddy. If you plan on introducing him to another rabbit, I would try to do it slowly. I would also recommend getting either another neutered male or a spayed female in order to minimize any likelihood of aggression.

It sounds as though you are described territorial behavior. Female rabbits that have been spayed usually don't develop this type of behavior once they get to be several years old. She may be becoming defensive or fearful if she has an illness she is trying to hide and therefore protect herself. Some illnesses to consider in this case are dental diseases, urinary tract diseases or sometimes skin issues. If she has not had a recent (3-4 months or less) veterinary examination, I recommend starting with an examination to ensure there are no health issues involved. Beyond that, you could consider placing her in a new cage or hutch, feeding her directly from your hands (if possible to do safely) and giving more social interaction time outside of the cage.

Hello, and thank you for your question. How does the incision area look? Does the skin look like it has healed fully, or does it seem red or inflamed? Generally I would expect the incision site to be fully healed by this time, so if it looks like it has not, I would bring Pumpkin back to the vet for a recheck. If this is the case, then certainly pain could be a factor in his new behaviour. The vet may recommend extending his course of pain medication, and prescribe antibiotics if an infection is suspected. Is there anything else new in his environment that could be causing him stress, such as new housemates, different cage location, less exercise, less attention, etc? If so, try adjusting these factors and see if it helps. There are also natural anti-anxiety remedies you could try, such as Homeopet: I hope this helps, and that Pumpkin feels better soon!

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He has just started to become very attached to you. Since he doesn't see you as often being in the closed space, he likely misses you, may be a little bored and is just excited to have your attention. If possble, try to spend as much time as possible with him to help. And enjoy your extra cuddles!