About 8 years ago we got two rabbits, from a friend who thought she had two girl rabbits but then soon had a whole litter. Unfortunately about six months ago one died and the other one was obviously sad. Her behaviour became all grouchy, she would refuse strokes etc. She eventually seemed to get used to the fact that she was the only rabbit but now her behaviour is very different. She used to sit in all sorts of places but now has only a select few, she is sleeping lots more than usual. I’m worried that she’s still depressed and I’m not really sure how I can help her.
Due to circumstances that would make it difficult to commit to one long term we can’t get another rabbit.
TLDR my rabbit is depressed after the death of her sister and I need advice
by Fry2328
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Do you have anything that might still smell like her sister, maybe a stuffed animal or a blanket? If you do, give that to your surviving bun, and offer her all the love and affection you can. Keep a close eye on her health, especially eating and pooping habits.
My girl did this too. Rabbits are social creatures and their bonds are strong. No matter how many toys I got her or how much time I tried to spend time with her, she wasn’t having it. Its heartbreaking to see her so depressed. I was just as depressed as she was. It did get a bit better, but nothing like before. We both loved the Colonel and a little bit of us died with him. After about a year, I started to find her another husbun. A few were no goes, but once we found Arnie she was much more her old self. I get it will be difficult to get another, but that was thr only thing that helped her.
TL;DR: get another rabbit