could my rabbit have depression????

Chickenlover0810

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i have a rabbit that looks so down, its mid winter so they cant go outside much. but she just sits in her cage with her ears down and she just looks so sad! i do give her things to chew on but she might be bored:idunno i dont think they can get depression but i just wanted other opinions
 
i have a rabbit that looks so down, its mid winter so they cant go outside much. but she just sits in her cage with her ears down and she just looks so sad! i do give her things to chew on but she might be bored:idunno i dont think they can get depression but i just wanted other opinions
My rabbits definitely get “depressed” where the look like they are just sulking. It definitely happens. Most people don’t think rabbits care about if your around or not but they do! Does your rabbit allow you to hold her? And when you do does she seem to perk up? Is there a possibility of bring her inside to get a different change of scenery? Or go to your local pet store and grab a rabbit leash and collar and let her run around! Wet snowy ground can be a lot of fun for bunnies maybe not for us but still you’ll get some cute pictures.
 
yes i can hold her but she can have a little temper;) um maybe a little more perky.
i bring my rabbits inside to brush them so i can try that, and i havent really tried to harness train her(i wont be able to do it today cause its raining and its supposed to get all icy):barnie thanks for the ideas i will try them!!!:highfive:
 
yes i can hold her but she can have a little temper;) um maybe a little more perky.
i bring my rabbits inside to brush them so i can try that, and i havent really tried to harness train her(i wont be able to do it today cause its raining and its supposed to get all icy):barnie thanks for the ideas i will try them!!!:highfive:
You could also try different treats! Ones that you don’t give often. Something to look forward to! Is she an only bunny?
 
i have a rabbit that looks so down, its mid winter so they cant go outside much. but she just sits in her cage with her ears down and she just looks so sad! i do give her things to chew on but she might be bored:idunno i dont think they can get depression but i just wanted other opinions
All animals can get depressed just like humans. A lot of times you can just look at your animals life and put yourself in that same spot and ask yourself would I be happy if this was my life? If you don’t think you would be happy in that situation, think of ways to change it.
 
i have a rabbit that looks so down, its mid winter so they cant go outside much. but she just sits in her cage with her ears down and she just looks so sad! i do give her things to chew on but she might be bored:idunno i dont think they can get depression but i just wanted other opinions
Sometimes it seems to me that even my chickens are in a depressive state. It'd be great to save our little friends from such a state of oppression. Although sometimes even for us it is quite difficult to cope with it. Sometimes I'm prone to groundless sadness and even depression too. I read on this website that many people have similar problems, and they use any method to solve it. Maybe I should pay more attention to this too.
 
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