{"id":24346,"date":"2022-03-25T11:13:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:13:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:57","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if your rabbit growls at you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#What_to_do_if_your_rabbit_growls_at_you\" title=\"What to do if your rabbit growls at you?\">What to do if your rabbit growls at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Is_it_normal_for_rabbits_to_growl\" title=\"Is it normal for rabbits to growl?\">Is it normal for rabbits to growl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_does_my_rabbit_growl_and_charge_at_me\" title=\"Why does my rabbit growl and charge at me?\">Why does my rabbit growl and charge at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_you_calm_a_growling_rabbit\" title=\"How do you calm a growling rabbit?\">How do you calm a growling rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_bunny_growls_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a bunny growls at you?\">What does it mean when a bunny growls at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_rabbit_is_mad_at_you\" title=\"What do you do when your rabbit is mad at you?\">What do you do when your rabbit is mad at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_I_fix_my_aggressive_rabbit\" title=\"How do I fix my aggressive rabbit?\">How do I fix my aggressive rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_is_my_rabbit_making_a_growling_noise\" title=\"Why is my rabbit making a growling noise?\">Why is my rabbit making a growling noise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Do_bunnies_growl\" title=\"Do bunnies growl?\">Do bunnies growl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_I_stop_my_rabbit_from_growling\" title=\"How do I stop my rabbit from growling?\">How do I stop my rabbit from growling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_is_my_rabbit_grunting_and_lunging_at_me\" title=\"Why is my rabbit grunting and lunging at me?\">Why is my rabbit grunting and lunging at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_does_my_bunny_growl_at_me\" title=\"Why does my bunny growl at me?\">Why does my bunny growl at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_is_my_rabbit_aggressive_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my rabbit aggressive all of a sudden?\">Why is my rabbit aggressive all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_you_calm_an_aggressive_rabbit\" title=\"How do you calm an aggressive rabbit?\">How do you calm an aggressive rabbit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_is_my_rabbit_growling_so_much\" title=\"Why is my rabbit growling so much?\">Why is my rabbit growling so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Is_it_normal_for_bunnies_to_growl\" title=\"Is it normal for bunnies to growl?\">Is it normal for bunnies to growl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_rabbit_is_mad_at_me\" title=\"What should I do if my rabbit is mad at me?\">What should I do if my rabbit is mad at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_rabbit_to_forgive_me\" title=\"How do I get my rabbit to forgive me?\">How do I get my rabbit to forgive me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#Why_is_my_bunny_angry_at_me\" title=\"Why is my bunny angry at me?\">Why is my bunny angry at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-your-rabbit-growls-at-you\/#How_do_you_calm_a_mad_rabbit\" title=\"How do you calm a mad rabbit?\">How do you calm a mad rabbit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_rabbit_growls_at_you\"><\/span>What to do if your rabbit growls at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aggression in unneutered rabbits is almost always cured or lessened by neutering. Often rabbits that are aggressive after neutering are really just scared and need time and patience to learn that the people that come near them aren&#8217;t going to cause harm and they don&#8217;t need to chase them away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_rabbits_to_growl\"><\/span>Is it normal for rabbits to growl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rabbits are also capable of growling, snorting, and hissing, all of which are generally associated with signs of aggression. Whimpering and thumping (a sharp stomp of the hind feet) are often associated with fear. The final, most worrisome sound a rabbit makes is screaming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_rabbit_growl_and_charge_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my rabbit growl and charge at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hormones. Rabbits can display aggressive behaviour towards their owners or perhaps companions during the spring  the rabbits&#8217; natural breeding season. <b>This aggression is hormonal and indicates a normal desire to defend their territory and ward off any rivals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_growling_rabbit\"><\/span>How do you calm a growling rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To calm a vicious rabbit, remember to <b>approach it slowly and speak to it in a soothing tone of voice. Always pet your rabbit from above and try not to put your hand down over its nose. If you want to hold the rabbit, move slowly and be sure to support its back legs and spine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_bunny_growls_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a bunny growls at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling. Grunting or growling is a sign <b>your rabbit is angry or stressed. You may be invading their territory, and they&#8217;re telling you to back off. Aggressive behavior will most likely ensue, so watch out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_rabbit_is_mad_at_you\"><\/span>What do you do when your rabbit is mad at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To calm a vicious rabbit, remember to <b>approach it slowly and speak to it in a soothing tone of voice. Always pet your rabbit from above and try not to put your hand down over its nose. If you want to hold the rabbit, move slowly and be sure to support its back legs and spine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_my_aggressive_rabbit\"><\/span>How do I fix my aggressive rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, when a rabbit is upset at a person, their grudge does not last very long. You can easily get back into your rabbit&#8217;s good graces by offering <b>their favorite treat or giving them a pleasant massage<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rabbit_making_a_growling_noise\"><\/span>Why is my rabbit making a growling noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling. <b>When rabbits get angry, they tend to start growling. Their growl does not sound like that of a dog but instead, it is reminiscent of a purring noise. Still, the cute sound should not be misinterpreted as a sound of pleasure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bunnies_growl\"><\/span>Do bunnies growl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aggression in unneutered rabbits is almost always cured or lessened by neutering. Often rabbits that are aggressive after neutering are really just scared and need time and patience to learn that the people that come near them aren&#8217;t going to cause harm and they don&#8217;t need to chase them away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_rabbit_from_growling\"><\/span>How do I stop my rabbit from growling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling: <b>Rabbits certainly can growl and it often precedes a lunge and possibly a bite. If the rabbit feels threatened (even by you), they will have no qualms growling and lunging. Snorting: Snorting can come before or along with growling. Hissing: This sounds exactly the way you think it does.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rabbit_grunting_and_lunging_at_me\"><\/span>Why is my rabbit grunting and lunging at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aggression in unneutered rabbits is almost always cured or lessened by neutering. Often rabbits that are aggressive after neutering are really just scared and need time and patience to learn that the people that come near them aren&#8217;t going to cause harm and they don&#8217;t need to chase them away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_bunny_growl_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my bunny growl at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Often times with rabbits, <b>lunging is a warning.<\/b><b>They don&#8217;t want to hurt you, but they are letting you know they could if you don&#8217;t back off. This behavior is almost always accompanied by a growl.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rabbit_aggressive_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my rabbit aggressive all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling. Grunting or growling is <b>a sign your rabbit is angry or stressed. You may be invading their territory, and they&#8217;re telling you to back off. Aggressive behavior will most likely ensue, so watch out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_an_aggressive_rabbit\"><\/span>How do you calm an aggressive rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your rabbit is being aggressive, but you are sure they are not in pain, ask yourself whether they might be afraid of being handled, and why. Are you suddenly appearing where they didn&#8217;t expect you to be? <b>Speak to them as you approach so as not to startle them. Always use a calm, quiet voice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rabbit_growling_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my rabbit growling so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growling\/hissing\/grunting <b>Your rabbit is angry, feels threatened and is showing disapproval. Your rabbit may, for example, be saying &#8216;Leave me alone&#8217; if he doesn&#8217;t want to be handled, or if he wants to protect his territory  such as his cage or food  from a human hand or another rabbit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_bunnies_to_growl\"><\/span>Is it normal for bunnies to growl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aggression in unneutered rabbits is almost always cured or lessened by neutering. Often rabbits that are aggressive after neutering are really just scared and need time and patience to learn that the people that come near them aren&#8217;t going to cause harm and they don&#8217;t need to chase them away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_rabbit_is_mad_at_me\"><\/span>What should I do if my rabbit is mad at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to defuse an angry encounter is to <b>start grooming yourself, wiping your face and running your fingers through your hair. This indicates that the situation really should not be all that serious, and that everyone should just chill out. Often the rabbit will respond by doing the same, to indicate it agrees.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_rabbit_to_forgive_me\"><\/span>How do I get my rabbit to forgive me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Go right up to the rabbit, take one step backwards, and turn your back pointedly. You might watch by peeking over your shoulder a bit, to indicate that you are willing to forgive. If your rabbit comes over to sniff or poke you with its nose, you may choose to provide a small pat on the forehead to indicate forgiveness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_bunny_angry_at_me\"><\/span>Why is my bunny angry at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of aggression in rabbits is <b>the hormones that drive them to compete for territory and protect their home from invaders. The arrival of sexual maturity, usually between 3-9 months, can trigger what seems like a complete personality change, turning a friendly baby rabbit into an aggressive teenager.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_mad_rabbit\"><\/span>How do you calm a mad rabbit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>18 Ways to Calm a Stressed or Scared Rabbit<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Make Your Rabbit Stay Outside. Image Credit: artemisphoto, Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>Train Your Bunny.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Your Rabbit Fixed.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Your Rabbit More Comfortable.  <\/li>\n<li>Check for Underlying Illness.  <\/li>\n<li>Stick to a Daily Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Rabbit Some Space.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Rabbit Some Time.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What to do if your rabbit growls at you?Is it normal for rabbits to growl?Why does my rabbit growl and charge at me?How do you calm a growling rabbit?What does it mean when a bunny growls at you?What do you do when your rabbit is mad at you?How do I fix my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24346"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24346\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}