Why is my rabbit digging, and why do her eyes look like she's crying?

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My rabbit is acting very weird she's got her ears back and she's sitting on the side of the cage eating hay and digging a hole eyes look like she's crying but I do not know it's not like her she's a California rabbit and she's 2. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Rabbits enjoy digging as that is what they do in the wild. It is normal behavior. In the wild, rabbits dig and burrow underground. Digging along with other daily exercise is an important physical and psychological pleasure for your rabbit. Rabbits who are cooped-up in a cage for days on end are more likely to be aggressive and cranky. Rabbits should get out for play time and burn off energy on a daily basis. This will make for a happier, healthier and more friendly rabbit. So, she may just be frustrated and need more environmental enrichment. ( http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/other-pets/rabbits/owning-a-rabbit/enrichment-for-rabbits ) As for the eyes watering, it is likely due to too much dust. Rabbits don't cry like people do. Is her hay or bedding dusty? If so, you should change to low dust products like Oxbow hay and Cafe Fresh bedding. ( https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=oxbow+hay&ref=nb_sb_noss ) ( https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=carefresh+bedding&crid=1GGD0HUSH6E1A&sprefix=carefresh%2Caps%2C567&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my rabbit digging, and why do her eyes look like she's crying?

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