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Case Study: April and Hazel. Rabbits
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Companion Animal: April and Hazel. Rabbits
Age: 5 and 6 years
Issues
Dislike contact,
Lunge for hands,
Bite and scratch,
Difficult to catch,
Cannot be picked up,
Frightened of vet.
Observations
April: Tension in face and around base of ears. Dislikes contact around legs, hindquarters and tail,
Hazel: Dislikes contact around legs, hindquarters and tail.
TTouch Techniques
TTouches with brushes, feathers and mitts,
Wand work,
Ear work,
General body work,
Belly lifts with a wrap,
Body wrap,
TTouches on legs and paws.
Outcomes
No longer aggressive towards people: Lunging, biting and scratching stopped,
Come when called,
Approach owner voluntarily and enjoy being petted and stroked,
Can be picked up easily and calmly,
Remain relaxed and calm during vet visits.
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