**************** RASCALLY RABBITS I ************** Rabbits that have been spayed/neutered while owned by current owner
Companion Animal Behavior Program, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Contact Information
Name:
Dr. Ulrike Reinisch
Address:
UC Davis VMTH, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616
Voice:
530-752-1393
Email:
usreinisch@vmth.ucdavis.edu
1.
Survey Instructions
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[Instructions]
[Section 2]
[Section 3]
[Section 4]
[Section 5]
[Section 6]
[Section 7]
[Section 8]
[Section 9]
[Thank You]
[Submit]
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START THE SURVEY!!!
1.1.
Thank you for your interest in our survey on rabbit behavior, which is being conducted by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Through your participation, you will help us gain a better understanding of pet rabbit behavior and the effects of spaying and neutering on their behavior. The survey should only be filled out for PET RABBITS and should take approximately 15-25 minutes to complete. Your participation is VERY important, and we thank you for your time and patience. Once the study is completed, the results will be published and made available to the public.
1.2.
There are 3 Rascally Rabbit Surveys (Rascally Rabbits I, II and III). To ensure the accuracy of our results it is critical that you take the correct survey and that you only take ONE SURVEY for ONE RABBIT in your household. Please carefully read the following instructions to help you select the appropriate rabbit and survey. Note: If you previously responded to a survey entitled "Rabbit Behavior" on or before December 10, 2005, this is a different survey, so please do take the time to fill out the correct Rascally Rabbit Survey (I, II or III).
1.3.
CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE RABBIT: If you have multiple rabbits, only complete the survey (Rascally Rabbits I, II or III) for the ONE RABBIT YOU HAVE OWNED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS AND WHOSE NAME BEGINS WITH THE LETTER(S) CLOSEST TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ALPHABET. For example, if your rabbits are named Bonnie and Rex and you have owned both for at least 3 months, only complete the survey for Bonnie. If your rabbits' names are Bonnie and Ben, only answer the survey for Ben.
1.4.
CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE SURVEY: This survey, Rascally Rabbits I, should ONLY be completed for rabbits that WERE INTACT (not spayed or neutered) WHEN ACQUIRED, BUT ARE NOW SPAYED OR NEUTERED. If your rabbit was already spayed or neutered when you acquired it, please GO TO RASCALLY RABBITS II (http://intercom.virginia.edu/SurveySuite/Surveys/RascallyRabbitsII). If your rabbit is currently intact (i.e. it has not been spayed or neutered) please GO TO RASCALLY RABBITS III (http://intercom.virginia.edu/SurveySuite/Surveys/RascallyRabbitIII).
1.5.
PLEASE NOTE: While the behaviors asked about in this survey are sometimes considered to be problematic by rabbit owners, they are often part of normal rabbit behavior and communication.
2.
General Information
[Top]
[Instructions]
[Section 2]
[Section 3]
[Section 4]
[Section 5]
[Section 6]
[Section 7]
[Section 8]
[Section 9]
[Thank You]
[Submit]
If you own multiple rabbits, only answer this survey for the ONE rabbit that you have owned for at least 3 months and whose name begins with the letter(s) closest to the beginning of the alphabet.
2.1.
What is your rabbit's name?
2.2.
What is your rabbit's sex?
Female
Male
Don't know- Please STOP taking this survey; we will not be able to use your answers.
2.3.
Has this rabbit been spayed or neutered?
Yes
No- Please STOP taking this survey and GO TO Rascally Rabbits III at http://intercom.virginia.edu/SurveySuite/Surveys/RascallyRabbitIII
Don't know- Please STOP taking this survey; we will not be able to use your answers.
2.4.
Was this rabbit already spayed/neutered when you acquired it?
No
Yes- Please STOP taking this survey and GO TO Rascally Rabbits II at http://intercom.virginia.edu/SurveySuite/Surveys/RascallyRabbitsII
Don't know- Please STOP taking this survey; we will not be able to use your answers.
2.5.
Approximately how old is your rabbit?
Under 6 months
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months or more, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years or over
Don't know
2.6.
Approximately how old was this rabbit when you acquired it?
Under 2 months
2-5 months (2 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months or more, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Don't know
2.7.
From where did you acquire this rabbit?
Pet store
Breeder
Litter of private individual
Own rabbit had litter
Shelter or rescue organization
Veterinarian
Previous owner
Found
Other, Please Specify:
2.8.
What breed is this rabbit?
Don't know or mixed breed
Angora
Californian
Checkered Giant
Chinchilla
Dutch
Dwarf Hotot
English Lop
Flemish Giant
French Lop
Giant Chinchilla
Himalayan
Holland Lop
Jersey Wooly
Mini Lop
Mini Rex
Netherland Dwarf
New Zealand
Rex
Other, Please Specify:
2.9.
What size is your rabbit? If your rabbit is not fully grown, please base your answer on the expected size as an adult.
Dwarf - under 3lbs (1.4 kgs)
Small - 3 to 5.9 lbs (1.4 - 2.6 kgs)
Medium - 6 to 8.9 lbs (2.7- 4.0 kgs)
Large - 9 to 11 lbs (4.1- 5.0 kgs)
Giant - over 11 lbs (5.0 kgs)
Don't know
2.10.
Are you the primary caregiver for this rabbit?
Yes
No
2.11.
Where is this rabbit housed?
Completely inside your home
Completely outside or away from your home (outdoor enclosure, shed, barn, garage, etc.)
Both inside and outside your home
2.12.
If this rabbit is housed at least partly INSIDE your home, on AVERAGE how many hours a day is it allowed out of its cage with access to any part of the house (even a rabbit-proof room)?
Never
Less than 1 hour
1-2 hours (1 hour or more, but less than 3 hours)
3-6 hours (3 hours or more, but less than 7 hours)
7-14 hours (7 hours or more, but less than 15 hours)
15-23 hours (15 hours or more, but less than 24 hours)
24 hours a day
Not applicable, my rabbit is housed completely OUTSIDE or away from my home
2.13.
Please complete the following table by estimating the percent of your rabbit's diet (current and at 5 months of age) composed of each of the listed ingredients. If you did not own your rabbit at 5 months, please enter "na" (not applicable) in that column.
% of current diet
% of diet at 5 months
a.
Pellets
b.
Alfalfa Hay
c.
Other Hay (timothy, oat, grass, etc.)
d.
Fresh Vegetables
e.
Fresh Fruit
f.
Other
2.14.
In what situations have you taken or do you plan to take your rabbit to a veterinarian? Please choose all that apply.
Never
Health check when first acquired
Spay/neuter surgery
Illness or injury
Routine health checks less than once a year
Yearly routine health checks
2.15.
Has your rabbit had any medical problems during the past 2 months?
Yes
No
2.16.
Including the rabbit for which you are answering this survey, how many rabbits currently live in your household?
1
2
3
4
5 or more
3.
Spay/Neuter Related Information
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[Instructions]
[Section 2]
[Section 3]
[Section 4]
[Section 5]
[Section 6]
[Section 7]
[Section 8]
[Section 9]
[Thank You]
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3.1.
What was the PRIMARY reason you decided to spay/neuter this rabbit? Choose only one.
Adoption agreement
Health benefits (protection from cancer, uterine infection, etc.)
To prevent breeding/pregnancy
To prevent development of behavior problems (aggression, spraying, destruction, etc.)
To correct ongoing behavior problems (aggression, spraying, destruction, etc.)
To make my rabbit happier
Veterinarian recommended
Other, Please Specify:
3.2.
Other reasons for spaying/neutering this rabbit included: (choose all that apply)
Adoption agreement
Health benefits (protection from cancer, uterine infection, etc.)
To prevent breeding/pregnancy
To prevent development of behavior problems (aggression, spraying, destruction, etc.)
To correct ongoing behavior problems (aggression, spraying, destruction, etc.)
To make my rabbit happier
Veterinarian recommended
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, there were no other reasons.
3.3.
At approximately what age was this rabbit spayed/neutered?
Under 3 months
3-4 months (3 months or more, but less than 5 months)
5-6 months (5 months or more, but less than 7 months)
7-8 months (7 month sor more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months or more, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Don't know
3.4.
Approximately how long did you own this rabbit before the spay/neuter surgery?
Under 1 month
1 month (1 month or more, but less than 2 months)
2 months (2 months or more, but less than 3 months)
3-6 months (3 months or more, but less than 7 months)
7-12 months (7 months or more, but less than 13 months)
13-23 months (13 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
3.5.
Approximately how much time has passed since you spayed/neutered this rabbit?
Under 1 month
1 month (1 month or more, but less than 2 months)
2 months (2 months or more, but less than 3 months)
3-6 months (3 months or more, but less than 7 months)
7-12 months (7 months or more, but less than 13 months)
13-23 months (13 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
3.6.
If you acquired another rabbit, how likely would you be to spay/neuter it?
Definitely Yes
Neutral
Definitely No
4.
Aggression Towards Humans
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[Section 3]
[Section 4]
[Section 5]
[Section 6]
[Section 7]
[Section 8]
[Section 9]
[Thank You]
[Submit]
4.1.
HISTORY OF AGGRESSION: Since you've owned this rabbit, has it EVER been aggressive towards people? (Note: "aggression" includes growling, thumping with hind feet, striking/boxing with front feet, kicking with hind feet, lunging, charging, chasing, circling, mounting, nipping, biting, etc.)
Yes
No- SKIP TO SECTION 5; the rest of this section does not apply to your rabbit.
4.2.
AGE OF FIRST AGGRESSION: At approximately what age did your rabbit FIRST show aggression towards people?
Aggressive towards people EVER SINCE ACQUIRED
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months or more, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, it has never shown aggression to people
4.3.
AGE OF WORST AGGRESSION: At approximately what age did your rabbit's aggression towards people reach its worst level?
Aggression already at worst level when acquired
ONLY aggressive during 1st MONTH after acquired
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months or more, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, it has never been aggressive to people
4.4.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: Has your rabbit shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months?
Yes
No- SKIP TO QUESTION 4.11
4.5.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: Towards whom has your rabbit shown aggression during the past 2 months? Choose all that apply.
Household members
Familiar non-household members
Strangers
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months
4.6.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: What does your rabbit currently do when it is aggressive towards people? Choose all that apply. ONLY include behaviors that your rabbit has shown during the past 2 months.
Growls
Thumps hind feet
Boxes/strikes with front feet or kicks with hind feet
Lunges/charges/chases people
Nips or bites without breaking skin
Bites hard enough to break skin
Circles feet and nips and/or mounts legs
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, my rabbit does not currently show aggression towards people
4.7.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: In what situations has your rabbit shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months? Choose all that apply.
Reaching into cage
Picking up
Holding on lap or petting
Hand feeding
Holding hand in front of nose/face for rabbit to sniff
Giving medications, cleaning ears, clipping nails, brushing, etc.
Moving around room
Entering home or entering rabbit's room
During play
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months
4.8.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: During the past 2 months, how frequently has your rabbit shown ANY form of aggression towards a person? Please consider all forms of aggression listed in question 4.6 in your answer.
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months
4.9.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: During the past 2 months, how frequently has your rabbit shown more SERIOUS forms of aggression (nipping without breaking skin, biting, lunging, charging, or chasing) towards a person?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards people during the past 2 months
4.10.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: In your opinion, your rabbit's current level of aggression towards people is a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
4.11.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Thinking back, did your rabbit show aggression towards people during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Yes
No - SKIP TO QUESTION 4.18
Can't remember- SKIP TO QUESTION 4.18
4.12.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Towards whom was your rabbit aggressive during the month before being spayed/neutered? Choose all that apply.
Household members
Familiar non-household members
Strangers
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards people during the month prior to being spayed/neutered
4.13.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: What did your rabbit do when it showed aggression towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered? Choose all that apply.
Growl
Thump hind feet
Box/strike with front feet or kick with hind feet
Lunge/charge/chase people
Nip or bite without breaking skin
Bite hard enough to break skin
Circle feet and nip and/or mount legs
Can't remember
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered
4.14.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: In what situations did your rabbit show aggression towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered? Choose all that apply.
Reaching into cage
Picking up
Holding on lap or petting
Hand feeding
Holding hand in front of nose/face for rabbit to sniff
Giving medications, cleaning ears, clipping nails, brushing, etc.
Moving around room
Entering home or entering rabbit's room
During play
Can't remember
Other, Please Describe:
Not Applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered
4.15.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: How frequently did your rabbit show ANY form of aggression towards people during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered? Please consider all forms of aggression listed in question 4.13 in your answer.
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered
4.16.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: How frequently did your rabbit show more SERIOUS forms of aggression (nipping without breaking skin, biting, lunging, charging, or chasing) towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered
4.17.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: In your opinion, your rabbit's aggression towards people during the month before being spayed/neutered was a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
4.18.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: Since spaying/neutering your rabbit, do you feel that your rabbit's aggression towards people is:
Better
Unchanged
Worse
4.19.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If there has been a change in your rabbit's aggression towards people since spaying/neutering, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVEMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% or more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
4.20.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If you have noticed a change in your rabbit's aggression towards people since spaying/neutering, when did you FIRST observe this change?
Less than 1 month after spaying/neutering
1 month or more, but less than 3 months after spaying/neutering
3 months or more, but less than 6 months after spaying/neutering
6 months or more after spaying/neutering
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit's aggression towards people is unchanged
4.21.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If your rabbit's aggression towards people has IMPROVED since spaying/neutering, which of the following statements do you most agree with?
I attribute 100% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute MORE THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute APPROXIMATELY 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute LESS THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I believe the improvement in my rabbit's aggression was NOT RELATED to spaying/neutering
Not applicable, my rabbit's aggression is unchanged or worse
4.22.
TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION: Other than spaying/neutering, have you done anything to try to decrease your rabbit's aggression towards people (training, punishment, limiting interactions with people, changing the environment, etc.)?
Yes
No
4.23.
TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION: If yes, please describe what have you done.
Not applicable, I have not tried anything other than spaying/neutering
5.
Aggression Towards Other Rabbits
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[Section 3]
[Section 4]
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[Section 6]
[Section 7]
[Section 8]
[Section 9]
[Thank You]
[Submit]
5.1.
CONTACT WITH OTHER RABBITS: Since you've owned this rabbit, has it ever had direct contact with another rabbit in your household?
Yes
No
5.2.
HISTORY OF AGGRESSION: Since you've owned this rabbit, has it EVER been aggressive towards another rabbit in your household? (Note: "aggression" includes growling, thumping with hind feet, striking/boxing with front feet, kicking with hind feet, lunging, charging, chasing, circling, mounting, nipping, biting, etc.)
Yes
No- SKIP TO SECTION 6; the remainder of this section does not apply to your rabbit.
5.3.
TARGETS OF AGGRESSION: What was the sex of the rabbit(s) towards whom your rabbit has shown aggression? Choose all that apply.
Intact female
Spayed female
Intact male
Neutered male
Not sure
Not applicable, my rabbit has never been aggressive towards another rabbit
5.4.
AGE OF FIRST AGGRESSION: At approximately what age did your rabbit FIRST show aggression towards another household rabbit?
Aggressive toward other rabbits EVER SINCE ACQUIRED
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, it has never been aggressive to another rabbit
5.5.
AGE OF WORST AGGRESSION: At approximately what age did your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits reach its worst level?
Aggression already at worst when acquired
ONLY aggressive to other rabbits during 1st month after introduced
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, it has never been aggressive to other rabbits
5.6.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: Has your rabbbit had contact with another household rabbit during the past 2 months?
Yes
No
5.7.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: Has your rabbit been aggressive towards another household rabbit during the past 2 months?
Yes
No - SKIP TO QUESTION 5.12
5.8.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: What does your rabbit currently do when it is aggressive towards other rabbits? Choose all that apply. ONLY include behaviors that your rabbit has shown during the past 2 months.
Growls
Thumps hind feet
Circles
Boxes/strikes with front feet or kicks with hind feet
Lunges/charges/chases other rabbits
Nips or bites without breaking skin
Bites hard enough to break skin
Mounts
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, my rabbit does not currently show aggression towards other rabbits
5.9.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: During the past 2 months, how frequently has your rabbit shown ANY form of aggression towards another household rabbit? Please consider all forms of aggression listed in question 5.8 in your answer.
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards other rabbits during the past 2 months
5.10.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: During the past 2 months, how frequently has your rabbit shown more SERIOUS forms of aggression (nipping without breaking skin, biting, lunging, charging, or chasing) towards another household rabbit?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not shown aggression towards another rabbit during the past 2 months
5.11.
CURRENT AGGRESSION: In your opinion, your rabbit's current level of aggression towards other rabbits is a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
5.12.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Thinking back, did your rabbit have contact with other household rabbits during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Yes
No - SKIP TO QUESTION 5.18
Can't remember - SKIP TO QUESTION 5.18
5.13.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Thinking back, did your rabbit show aggression towards other household rabbits during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Yes
No- SKIP TO QUESTION 5.18
Can't remember- SKIP TO QUESTION 5.18
5.14.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: What did your rabbit do when it showed aggression towards other rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered? Choose all that apply.
Growl
Thump hind feet
Circles
Box/strike with front feet or kick with hind feet
Lunge/charge/chase other rabbits
Nip or bite without breaking skin
Bite hard enough to break skin
Mount
Can't remember
Other, please specify:
Not applicable, it was not aggressive towards other rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered
5.15.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: How frequently did your rabbit show ANY form of aggression towards other household rabbits during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered? Please consider all forms of aggression listed in question 5.14 in your answer.
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards other rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered
5.16.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: How frequently did your rabbit show more SERIOUS forms of aggression (nipping without breaking skin, biting, lunging, charging, or chasing) towards other household rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit was not aggressive towards other rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered
5.17.
AGGRESSION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: In your opinion, your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits during the month before being spayed/neutered was a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
5.18.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: Since spaying/neutering your rabbit, do you feel that your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits is:
Better
Unchanged
Worse
5.19.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If there has been a change in your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits since spaying/neutering, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVEMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% or more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
5.20.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If you have noticed a change in your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits since spaying/neutering, when did you FIRST notice this change?
Less than 1 month after spaying/neutering
1 month or more, but less than 3 months after spaying/neutering
3 months or more, but less than 6 months after spaying/neutering
6 months or more after spaying/neutering
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit's aggression is unchanged
5.21.
CHANGE IN AGGRESSION: If your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits has IMPROVED since spaying/neutering, which of the following statements do you most agree with?
I attribute 100% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute MORE THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute APPROXIMATELY 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I attribute LESS THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s aggression to spaying/neutering
I believe the improvement in my rabbit's aggression towards humans was NOT RELATED to spaying/neutering
Not applicable, my rabbit's aggression is unchanged or worse
5.22.
TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION: Has your rabbit's history of aggression influenced the amount of interaction it is allowed to have with other rabbits in your household? If yes, how? Choose all that apply.
No- its aggression has not influenced its level of interaction with other rabbits
Yes- it is no longer allowed to have direct contact with ANY other rabbits
Yes- it is only allowed to have direct contact with SOME other rabbits
Yes- it is only allowed together with other rabbits under DIRECT SUPERVISION
Yes- it now spends less time together with other rabbits
5.23.
TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION: Other than spaying/neutering, have you done anything to try to decrease your rabbit's aggression towards other rabbits (training, punishment, environmental changes, etc.)
Yes
No
5.24.
TREATMENT OF AGGRESSION: If yes, please describe what you have done.
Not applicable, I have not done anything else
6.
Urine Spraying
[Top]
[Instructions]
[Section 2]
[Section 3]
[Section 4]
[Section 5]
[Section 6]
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****** PLEASE READ!! ***** This section deals with rabbits that SPRAY urine, NOT with rabbits that urinate in a normal position to empty their bladder (i.e. to "go to the bathroom"); the latter is addressed separately in section 7. Urine spraying refers to the production of a stream of urine that hits vertical surfaces (such as walls, the side of furniture, plants, their cages, etc.), other rabbits, or even people. Typically, rabbits will lift their hindquarters when they spray.
6.1.
HISTORY OF URINE SPRAYING: Since you've owned this rabbit, has it EVER SPRAYED urine outside of its litterbox or cage? PLEASE READ THE DEFINITION OF SPRAYING ABOVE, before answering the questions in this section.
Yes
No- SKIP TO SECTION 7; the remainder of this section does not apply to your rabbit.
Not sure- SKIP TO SECTION 7; the remainder of this section does not apply to your rabbit.
6.2.
AGE WHEN FIRST SPRAYED: At approximately what age did your rabbit FIRST spray urine?
Has sprayed urine ever since acquired
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit has never sprayed urine
6.3.
AGE OF WORST SPRAYING: At approximately what age did your rabbit's urine spraying reach its worst level?
Urine spraying already at its worst when acquired rabbit
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit has never sprayed urine
6.4.
CURRENT SPRAYING: Has your rabbit sprayed urine outside of its litterbox or cage during the past 2 months?
Yes
No- SKIP TO QUESTION 6.7
6.5.
CURRENT SPRAYING: During the past 2 months, how frequently has your rabbit sprayed urine outside of its litterbox or cage?
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not sprayed urine outside of its litterbox or cage during the past 2 months
6.6.
CURRENT SPRAYING: In your opinion, your rabbit's current level of spraying is a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
6.7.
SPRAYING PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Thinking back, did your rabbit spray urine outside of its litterbox or cage during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Yes
No - SKIP TO QUESTION 6.10
Can't remember- SKIP TO QUESTION 6.10
6.8.
SPRAYING PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Approximately how frequently did your rabbit spray urine outside of its litterbox or cage during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit did not spray urine outside of its litterbox or cage during the period just before being spayed/neutered
6.9.
SPRAYING PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: In your opinion, your rabbit's urine spraying during the month before being spayed/neutered was a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
6.10.
CHANGE IN SPRAYING: Since spaying/neutering your rabbit, do you feel that your rabbits urine spraying is:
Better
Unchanged
Worse
6.11.
CHANGE IN SPRAYING: If there has been a change in your rabbit's urine spraying since neutering/spaying, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVEMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% of more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
6.12.
CHANGE IN URINE SPRAYING: If you have noticed a change in your rabbit's urine spraying since spaying/neutering, when did you FIRST observe this change?
Less than 1 month after spaying/neutering
1 month or more, but less than 3 months after spaying/neutering
3 months or more, but less than 6 months after spaying/neutering
6 months or more after spaying/neutering
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit's urine spraying is unchanged
6.13.
CHANGE IN SPRAYING: If your rabbit's urine spraying has DECREASED since spaying/neutering, which of the following statements do you most agree with?
I attribute 100% of the decrease in my rabbit’s urine spraying to spaying/neutering
I attribute MORE THAN 50% of the decrease in my rabbit’s urine spraying to spaying/neutering
I attribute APPROXIMATELY 50% of the decrease in my rabbit’s urine spraying to spaying/neutering
I attribute LESS THAN 50% of the decrease in my rabbit’s urine spraying to spaying/neutering
The decrease in my rabbit's urine spraying was NOT RELATED to spaying/neutering
Not applicable, my rabbit's urine spraying is unchanged or worse
6.14.
TREATMENT OF SPRAYING: Other than spaying/neutering, have you done anything to try to decrease your rabbit's urine spraying (training, punishment, limiting access to house, environmental changes, etc.)?
Yes
No
6.15.
TREATMENT OF SPRAYING: If yes, please describe what you have done.
Not applicable, I have not tried anything other than spaying/neutering
7.
Litterbox Training
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7.1.
HISTORY OF LITTERBOX TRAINING: Is your rabbit litterbox trained?
Yes
No- SKIP TO SECTION 8; the remainder of this section does not apply to your rabbit.
7.2.
"LITTER" TYPE: What type of litter substrate do you currently use in your rabbit's litterbox(es)? If you currently use more than one type of litter, choose the one that this rabbit uses the most.
Food pellets
Pelleted paper litter
Wood pellets
Other pelleted litter
Non-pelleted paper based litter
Cedar or pine shavings
Other wood shavings
Hay or straw
Non-pelleted oat hull or corn cob litter
Clay litter
Peat moss
Sand
Other, Please Specify:
Not applicable, my rabbit does not have a litterbox
7.3.
LITTERBOX CLEANING: On average, how frequently do you empty your rabbit's litterbox(es) and completely replace the "litter"?
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
Every two weeks
Once a week
Twice a week
Three or more times a week
Not applicable, my rabbit does not have a litterbox
7.4.
CURRENT LITTERBOX HABITS: If your rabbit is litterbox trained, on AVERAGE, how frequently does it URINATE outside of the litterbox or cage? Do NOT include incidents where you know your rabbit sprayed urine.
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit is not litterbox trained
7.5.
CURRENT LITTERBOX HABITS: On AVERAGE, how frequently does your rabbit DEFECATE (have a bowel movement) outside of the litterbox or cage?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit is not litterbox trained
7.6.
CURRENT LITTERBOX HABIT: How serious a problem do you consider your rabbit's current level of urination and/or defecation outside of its litterbox/cage to be?
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
7.7.
CHANGE IN LITTERBOX HABITS: Since spaying/neutering your rabbit, do you feel that your rabbit's litterbox habits are:
Better
Unchanged
Worse
7.8.
CHANGE IN LITTERBOX HABITS: If there has been a change in your rabbit's URINATION outside of the litterbox since spaying/neutering, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVEMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% or more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
7.9.
CHANGE IN LITTERBOX HABITS: If there has been a change in your rabbit's DEFECATION outside the litterbox since spaying/neutering, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% or more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
7.10.
CHANGE IN LITTERBOX HABITS: If your rabbit's litterbox habits have IMPROVED since spaying/neutering, which of the following statements do you most agree with?
I attribute 100% of the improvement in my rabbit’s litterbox habits to spaying/neutering
I attribute MORE THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s litterbox habits to spaying/neutering
I attribute APPROXIMATELY 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s litterbox habits to spaying/neutering
I attribute LESS THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s litterbox habits to spaying/neutering
The improvement in my rabbit's litterbox habits was NOT RELATED to spaying/neutering
Not applicable, my rabbit's litterbox habits are unchanged or worse
7.11.
TREATMENT OF HOUSESOILING: Have your rabbit's litterbox habits caused you to decrease the amount of time it is allowed to spend outside of its cage?
Yes
No
7.12.
TREATMENT OF HOUSESOILING: Other than spaying/neutering, have you tried anything (training, punishment, environmental changes, etc.) to improve your rabbit's litterbox habits?
Yes
No
7.13.
TREATMENT OF HOUSESOILING: If yes, describe what you have done?
Not applicable, I have not tried anything other than spaying/neutering
8.
Destructive Behavior
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8.1.
CHEWABLE ITEMS: Do you provide your rabbit with any items to chew? Examples include cardboard rolls, wood branches or blocks, compressed alfalfa cubes, commercial chew toys, wicker baskets, etc.
Yes
No
8.2.
CHEWABLE ITEMS: How frequently do you provide your rabbit with a NEW item to chew?
Less than once every 2 months
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3 or more times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit does not get chew toys
8.3.
DESIGNATED DIGGING LOCATION: Does your rabbit have a location where it is allowed/encouraged to dig (such as a digging tunnel or box)?
Yes
No
8.4.
HISTORY OF DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR: Since you've owned this rabbit, has it EVER shown destructive behaviors such as chewing inappropriate items or digging in inappropriate locations?
Yes- chewing only
Yes- digging only
Yes- chewing and digging
No- SKIP TO SECTION 9; the remainder of this section does not apply to your rabbit
8.5.
AGE OF FIRST DESTRUCTION: At approximately what age did your rabbit FIRST engage in destructive chewing and/or digging?
Has engaged in destructive behaviors since acquired
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, it has never been destructive
8.6.
AGE OF WORST DESTRUCTION: At approximately what age did your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging reach its worst level?
Destructive behavior already at its worst when acquired
Under 3 months
3-5 months (3 months or more, but less than 6 months)
6-8 months (6 months or more, but less than 9 months)
9-11 months (9 months, but less than 12 months)
12-17 months (12 months or more, but less than 18 months)
18-23 months (18 months or more, but less than 24 months)
2 years or more
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit has never been destructive
8.7.
CURRENT DESTRUCTION: Has your rabbit engaged in destructive chewing and/or digging during the past 2 months?
Yes- chewing only
Yes- digging only
Yes- chewing and digging
No- SKIP TO QUESTION 8.10
8.8.
CURRENT DESTRUCTION: How frequently has your rabbit engaged in destructive chewing and/or digging during the past 2 months?
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Not applicable, my rabbit has not engaged in destructive chewing or digging during the past 2 months
8.9.
CURRENT DESTRUCTION: In your opinion, your rabbit's current level of destructive chewing and/or digging is a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
8.10.
DESTRUCTION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: Thinking back, did your rabbit show destructive chewing and/or digging during the period (approximately 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Yes- chewing only
Yes- digging only
Yes- chewing and digging
No- SKIP TO QUESTION 8.13
Can't remember-SKIP TO QUESTION 8.13
8.11.
DESTRUCTION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: How frequently did your rabbit engage in destructive chewing and/or digging in the period (approximatley 1 month) before being spayed/neutered?
Less than once a month
Less than once a week
1-2 times per week
3-6 times per week
7-14 times per week
More than 14 times per week
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit did not engage in destructive behavior during the month before being spayed/neutered
8.12.
DESTRUCTION PRIOR TO SPAY/NEUTER: In your opinion, your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging during the month before being spayed/neutered was a:
Serious problem
Moderate problem
Minor problem
Not a problem
8.13.
CHANGE IN DESTRUCTION: Since spaying/neutering your rabbit, do you feel your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging is:
Better
Unchanged
Worse
8.14.
CHANGE IN DESTRUCTION: If there has been a change in your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging since spaying/neutering, please estimate the PERCENT IMPROVEMENT or WORSENING.
0% - no change
Less than 25%
25% or more, but less than 50%
50% or more, but less than 75%
75% or more, but less than 90%
90% or more, but less than 100%
100%
8.15.
CHANGE IN DESTRUCTION: If you have noticed a change in your rabbit's destructive behavior since spaying/neutering, when did you FIRST notice this change?
Less than 1 month after spaying/neutering
1 month or more, but less than 3 months after spaying/neutering
3 months or more, but less than 6 months after spaying/neutering
6 months or more after spaying/neutering
Can't remember
Not applicable, my rabbit's destructive behavior is unchanged
8.16.
CHANGE IN DESTRUCTION: If your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging has IMPROVED since spaying/netuering, which of the following statements do you most agree with?
I attribute 100% of the improvement in my rabbit’s destructive behavior to spaying/neutering
I attribute MORE THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s destructive behavior to spaying/neutering
I attribute APPROXIMATELY 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s destructive behavior to spaying/neutering
I attribute LESS THAN 50% of the improvement in my rabbit’s destructive behavior to spaying/neutering
The improvement in my rabbit's destructive behavior was NOT RELATED to spaying/neutering
Not applicable, my rabbit's destructive behavior is unchanged or worse
8.17.
TREATMENT OF DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS: Other than spaying/neutering your rabbit, have you tried anything (training, punishment, environmental changes, etc.) to address your rabbit's destructive chewing and/or digging?
Yes
No
8.18.
TREATMENT OF DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS: If yes, describe what you have done.
Not applicable, I have not done anything other than spaying/neutering
9.
Demographic Information
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The questions in this section are designed to help us characterize the respondents to this survey in general terms. Your answers are CONFIDENTIAL and will NOT be used for any other purposes.
9.1.
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: If you live in the United States with your rabbit, what is your zip code? If you live outside of the United States, what country do you live in?
9.2.
GENDER: What is your sex?
Female
Male
9.3.
AGE: What is your age?
Under 18 years
18-30 years
31-45 years
46-60 years
Over 60 years
9.4.
EDUCATION: What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Elementary School
Junior High or Middle School
High School
Some college/University (no degree)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Professional Degree
9.5.
For purposes of confidential coding, what are the first 3 letters of your street address?
10.
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS SURVEY! Your input will help improve our understanding of pet rabbit behavior. Before hitting the "Submit" button at the end of the survey, please take another minute to answer a few final questions. Thanks again for your help!
10.1.
How did you find out about this survey?
Website- UC Davis
Website- other
Listserve/Chat group
E-mail
Flyer
Veterinarian
Friend/word of mouth
Other, Please Specify:
10.2.
Name or address of website or listserve, if used:
10.3.
FOLLOW UP CONTACT: As we go through the data collected, if further information is required, may we contact you? If so, please leave an e-mail address. Your e-mail will NOT be given out to other outside sources.
I do not wish to leave an e-mail address
10.4.
Please leave any additional comments about your rabbit that you think it is important for us to know.
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