Behavioural Problems in Rabbits: A Clinical Approach

Understand, diagnose, and change unwanted rabbit behavior with a practical clinical approach.

Struggling with problem behavior in rabbits can leave owners frustrated, embarrassed, and feeling helpless. Behavioural Problems in Rabbits: A Clinical Approach by rabbit behavioral expert Guen Bradbury gives owners, veterinary surgeons, nurses, and rabbit rehoming professionals the tools they need to address unwanted behaviour in rabbits under their care.

With over forty percent of the 1.5 million pet rabbits in the UK showing behaviors their owners wish they did not, this 244-page guide focuses on improving the lives of both rabbits and the people who care for them by tackling bad behaviours at the root. It explains how to understand what influences rabbit behavior, diagnose the cause of a specific problem, and apply the principles of behavior modification in a clear, practical way.

• Understand rabbit behavior and the factors that influence unwanted behaviors
• Diagnose the cause of a specific problem behavior before attempting to change it
• Learn behavior modification principles for rabbits in owner, rescue, rehoming, and veterinary settings
• Construct achievable plans to change specific behaviors in rabbits under your care
• Review and refine the plan as needed for more effective long-term results

Designed for rabbit owners, veterinary professionals, nurses, and those who rehome rabbits, this clinical guide bridges pet rabbit care, animal behavior, and veterinary science. Clear, focused, and practical, Behavioural Problems in Rabbits helps readers move from frustration to a structured plan for better rabbit welfare and more confident care.