Pets including pet rabbits have been known to become anxious or stressed at times. Sometimes our pets can even sense our stress and in turn become stressed themselves. If you’re concerned that your rabbit may be getting anxious or stressed call your vet. Usual symptoms of stress in rabbits may include behavior changes such as chewing cage bars, over grooming, pacing or circling, over drinking, playing with his water bottle, etc. Rabbits that are stressed or even afraid often develop unusual habits or behaviors as a way to cope with their emotions. Sometimes the stress is brought on by fear or boredom. In some cases stress can be brought on by an illness or an injury. If you notice these odd behaviors in your rabbit, make sure you check him for any possible injuries and take note of the rabbit’s eating and bathroom habits. Give your pet clinic Middletown, DE a call to discuss possible diagnosis and treatment.
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