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My rabbit is depressed. How do I introduce a new rabbit safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello its regarding rbbit. I had pair of rabbits male n female one died somedays back.. Am planning to get another one because other rabbit is depressed since that day(demale passe away) .. He is 2 months old so will bring frmale rabbit of same age.. Can they get togther wid eachother?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2017

Sorry about the loss of your rabbit. I would be very careful about putting two rabbits in together. It should be a low transition and supervised. Some rabbits will not pair /bond with other rabbits. They will hurt each other. However some rabbits will do great. Just go slow and monitor closely

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