Rabbit Stress

Stress in Rabbits can be quite dangerous to their health. Here is a chart to show some signs of stress in your pet rabbit and what to do to calm them.

Signs of rabbit stress	What to do
Biting or scratching	Adjust handling method
Running away	Train to come for treat
Not eating	Try fresh herbs, fresh grass, lucerne hay, Oxbow Critical Care
Not drinking	Provide water bowl instead of bottle, offer wet kale or grass
Hiding	Leave to hide in a box or hutch, surround pen with a sheet
Urinating outside tray	Larger tray, change litter type, remove fabrics from pen
Hair pulling	Possibly starting labour, provide nest box, health check at vet
Excessive scratching	Vet check for fur mites, check skin, apply Revolution, vet check