My rabbit won't touch me after sibling died & only eats carrots?

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My rabbit siblings died yesterday and no he won't let me touch him, how do I get him to come to me?...Also he will only eat carrots and not pellets, I tried mixing the two but he picks through it to get the carrots. How do I get him to eat the pellets? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Bunnies like very slow, quiet movements, it may take a few days for him to let you get close enough to touch him. Is your rabbit sick? Is this eating habit new? If so he should be seen right away. If this is normal for him then a diet change is needed. Rabbits need a very gradual change. Over several weeks decrease the amount of carrots and he will gradually eat more pellets. Are you also offering Timothy hay? About 80%of their diet should be the hay. I hope this helps. I’m sorry about the other bunny .

My rabbit won't touch me after sibling died & only eats carrots?

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