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Why does my rabbit wag its tail? What is it trying to tell me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 11.02 lbs

Why does my rabbit wag its tail very swiftly?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2018

Wagging its tail is a sign of defiance! It is basically telling you it is not happy with a situation such as having to go into its cage (No! I don't want to go there! No! I am not going to do what you want me to do!) It is kind of back-talking.....being naughty!

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