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My rabbit grunts when I pick him up. Is he uncomfortable or unhappy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old

When I go to pick Patch up he makes this grunting noise, does this mean he doesn't want to be picked up??

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 1st, 2018

He would likely struggle or flee if he didn't want to be picked up. He may simply be grunting when you place a hand under his belly. Support his rear end his chest when lifting him. Prevent him from kicking his back legs out which could injure his back/spine.

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