Dealing With an Aggressive Rabbit

Do you have an aggressive bunny? I did. Fuzz-Butt (Snowberry's nick-name) was a pretty mean girl. When she wanted to be that is. (Just like her lovely mamma)! 'Twas such a nightmare! Everyday when I tried to feed her or clean up her cage it was the same: Open the cage, get bite, open the cage, get bit. Being a 9 year old rabbit owner to a 6 month old aggressive dwarf rabbit was not easy! So, since I understand how you feel let me share with you what I learned. Remember......
Be kind to a mean bunny. Don't be mean or cruel to her. This will only make it worse. Sometimes it has to do with you. Think for a moment. Do you ever speak sharply to bunny or make "aggressive" movements? Do you forget to feed bunny? Clean her cage?
If bunny bites you or scratches you then give her sharp NO and put her in her cage. Do not give her treats.

APPROACHING THE CAGE & DEALING WITH THE AGGRESSIVENESS:
Approach casually. Don't be nervous, bunny'll see that as weakness. Speak calmly, in a quiet voice, and a little firm. Place your hand above bunny's head and then take her out. If bunny bites, say, "NO!" very loudly and don't give her treats! Do not hit bunny. Seriously consider getting bunny fixed. Unfixed bunny's can be very territorial and aggressive. 90% of SnowB's aggression went away after we fixed her. Be considerate to bunny. Respect her. Talk to your vet about bunny and se if he has any ideas about what you can do to help bunny be nicer.

NOTE: Bunny bites can get easily infected. Please keep all scratches and bites clean. Never  lash out at bunny in anger.


So who is the boss? You or bunny?

my beautiful lil' devil