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My rabbit doesn\'t let me lift him. What can I do. My vet said he is scared of heights. Is this possible.

[color=purple] pick it up as smoothly and quick as you can and put one hand under back feet .....don\'t hold them.....but just under them as soon as you start lifting.....that might help..........it did mind.......get he/she as close to you as soon as you can.....hope this helps......Raven

Most rabbits are not very fond of being picked up. Make sure you always support their entire bodies when you pick them up and hold them in a secure manner so that they feel safe. One way to get started is with the football hold. Hold them securely by the body with their heads tucked under your arm to block their vision. For some reason, most rabbits feel very secure this way - it is the way you will see people carrying their rabbits at rabbit shows. The more you handle your rabbit, the more they will come to accept it as just another aspect of their lives.