IS BUNNY DEPRESSED?! Q&A #1 | What About Bunny

[@redreaper2752]

You and Buns definitely deserve to be remembered as pioneers of this advanced animal communication method.

[@nataliefoxmartin9764]

Not to be insulting, because she and Bunny are awesome, but Stella and Hunger for Words are technically the pioneers of this. The woman who owns Stella (Christina Hunger) is a speech therapist and was the one who started the whole button thing. That’s not to say that Bunny isn’t absolutely amazing.

[@briezzy365]

@@nataliefoxmartin9764People have been teaching apes to type on keyboards since the 70’s and of course we all know of Koko who spoke in sign language.

[@briezzy365]

@@nataliefoxmartin9764people have been teaching non human apes to communicate with keyboards since the 70’s.

[@ellenlanderson]

So glad you are posting on KZbin. I quit using Instagram, so it is great to catch up with Bunny's gang this way.

[@james8449100]

Bunny human, mom dog, otter cat, best video ever

[@zhevtone]

Wasn't it : mom human, Bunny human, Otter dog, Tenrec cat?

[@choying38]

@@zhevtoneJust so funny 🤣

[@MandyLouWhobaby]

Bunny can converse better than most humans 😂❤❤

[@daydreambeliever6603]

I think Bunny preferred being an only dog with her beech/play friends.

[@andreabrayton5030]

I feel a bit sad for Bunny. Not sure how much I like showing dogs. Bunny seems left out.

[@goldilockz6517]

Yes I think she’s sad from the addition of Otter and Tenrec.

[@wordzmyth]

Yes it does appear that way​@@goldilockz6517

[@MariaBenjamin-um3zk]

Lol I love how she tslks to us like Bunny "More"... "Later"

[@deannad9105]

I love hearing how happy you sound! I feel like the cabin is good for your soul❤

[@lisafoster4468]

I suggest a different reason for her depression. A massive percentage of our neurotransmitters are created in our gut. She's had tummy problems for years. Along with a "prescription" diet, and every time I've read the ingredients on one of those it was awful. Not species appropriate at all. I highly recommend Adored Beast Apothecary's Gut Soothe and Healthy Gut probiotics. Along with a fresh food diet. They really help my Lance with his anxiety and IBD and might really make a difference to her tummy and her mood.

[@loulougirl77]

To @lisafoster4468 What food do you feed your dog with IBD? I am looking into changing my dog’s diet. She takes Visbiome a prescription Probiotics 2x day, VetCBD, some pain meds, fish oil, and z/d Food Sensitivities dog food. She has other ailments like allergies, chronic ear infections, mild kidney disease, and arthritis (really bad in her hip).

[@lisafoster4468]

@@loulougirl77 I've been making his food fresh cooked for the past year or so, after repeated attemots to put him back on kibble after flares ended up getting him sick again. I was using the BARF model initially, but after developing gut issues of my own and realizing how veggies made ME feel, I tried making it PMR instead and he's been a lot less anxious too :) I also used the Adored Beast Apothecary's Leaky Gut Protocol and still supplement with at least their Healthy Gut probiotic formula. Obviously you'll have to learn quite a bit before you necessarily come up with a recipe that's right for yours, but he's done well on a recipe using mainly chicken quarters, gizzards/hearts, liver, and beef kidney, and mussel (as a base - he also gets whole food vitamins, small fish oil, and a few other things, and I'm not 100% sure it's complete because I haven't had access to the appropriate software yet and becausei haven't really been able to source things like pancreas or thyroid. I'm working on it.) Lower fat seems to be a necessity for him, so while he does get raw bone (turns out RAW chicken bones are OK as long as you have a small enough dog that will chew them) I remove the skin and any large fat deposits. It's not perfect yet and your dog may not tolerate some of what he does, so I highly recommend working with a holistic or integrative vet to work out a recipe that works for yours instead of just following mine. ❤️ However, I can definitely say that he's doing better on this than any of my other dogs ever did on kibble, so I must be doing SOMETHING right.

[@lisafoster4468]

@@loulougirl77 To add on to my prior reply, doing it yourself is a ton of work, expensive, and really should be done with a nutritionist. My recipe is evolving as I learn more but I do really wish I could afford having someone formulate it to be for sure complete and balanced. I'll be getting a short subscription with Animal Diet Formulator soon to tune up my recipes for both dogs because I really want to make sure they're getting everything they need ❤️

[@christinahurst3539]

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[@Kayjee17]

My 9 year old son is the one who got interested in talking animals on KZbin, and his favorites are Bunny and Billi the cat - who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this summer. We were wondering what brought you to adding little Tenrec into your pony-dog pack? We've only seen your posts here, so if you explained it on a different platform, we missed it. A new Bunny video is always exciting! However, we do fill in with funny animal videos and The Kiffness animal songs (RIP Calla - the "I Go Meow" cat). Hopefully, you and your furry family will be happy, healthy, and share your lives with us for a long time. PS - We have your book now, and we're going to start it soon!

[@debbiej.2168]

I miss Billi.

[@Daisy-fb5tp]

they also have a tik tok

[@QiotiCoyote]

oh no billi died?? im so sad :(

[@cleanserene6330]

Billi died!? I knew she was sick and her mama was pampering her...😢 rip Billi

[@rlight7666]

So sad Billie crossed the rainbow bridge. You should check out The Chronicles of Todd. He's a really smart talking cat

[@tammyjantzen9004]

All adorable doggies! Just love seeing Bunny communicate with you. It's amazing. And I don't think it's destroying her brain. I think it's enriching her life! I believe she loves that she can communicate with you. Especially when she's concerned or not feeling well. Again, your amazing! Thank you.

[@brookestephen]

Happy to see you all, glad you took some time to record some content!

[@redreaper2752]

As Papillons are the smartest toy breed and around 7th overall, I would love to see what Ten is capable of! PLEASE write a book/paper or series of videos on how to teach each word! Though I have no doubt my Papillons are capable of learning the buttons, I tend to draw a blank concerning how to best to teach most of the more complex words such as “then” and “before” for example.

[@choying38]

LOVE your direct to camera work and love the Q & A’s. Could listen all day long 😍❤️

[@QiotiCoyote]

did i miss it or did she not say if bunny is depressed?

[@whothegnuareyou8682]

Exactly! The click bait title, then not even mentioning that question!

[@andiexpansy]

My guess is that she's read the comment so many times she chose to use it as the title with plans to make this a series, if not just a two parter. So, the question has either been answered in the past or will be answered in another part. But either way, it is a smart title because it got a lot of engagement (click bait or not).

[@ARVash]

I don't know why she thought it was a good idea to attach a reminder of depression for every single video. These vids cheer me up, I don't need that.

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

​@@ARVashthen leave!! This is not your channel to say what YOU want!! Get a life!! Get your own channel!

[@jendroge1544]

Prozac can help a dog from depression 🎉 i know it sound crazy but ask ur vet

[@priscillaridgway268]

what about her mental health and existential questions? That is definitely a cognitive advance, a phase shift, but it clearly is not something you seem to want to deal with in any deep way. I think it shows a quantum leap of "self-awareness" on Bunny's part. Those are the questions she asks that blow my mind. Also I love the way she gently and nonjudgmentally reminds you of things you have forgotten, like a forgotten dose of medicine or a promise. Amazing. You seem to be very concrete and do not seem to want to go more deeply into some of her existential concerns. It seems to me that she is a bit of a philosophically minded being. Some pet communicators find ways of exploring the pet's deeper concerns.

[@whothegnuareyou8682]

Clearly avoiding the questions but also using them as click bait for the title 🤬

[@rhoward295]

I try to have empathy… it seems she appreciates Otter and Ten’s personalities more than Bunny (don’t get me wrong-they’re like her kids and she loves them all). But, if one child is very difficult, a person can still love them, but the child can feel left behind. I hope Ten stays home when she shows Otter. 🤞 I know I sound judgmental because I can’t imagine all of the complex feelings that go on in their complicated family life with the world watching them, and researchers telling her how to add a dog to the pack (isolation of one member of the family is something I cannot possibly understand, but I know I don’t know). It’s ok that I have feelings. And it’s okay that they introduced Otter and Ten in a way that worked for them. But I will always SMH. A few minutes later………. I remembered that I thought about the fact that Bunny had probably listened to Alexis’ many conversations about getting Otter, and how excited she was going to be to have a dog that would show well (as opposed to Bunny). She probably still has some deep hurt, especially when they go off together! I do see Alexis trying to bring Buns in when Otter and Ten are already on the couch. I know that Buns is the quintessential moody and irritable teen who resents her younger siblings, but also loves them. Ugh.

[@ourdesertwonderland]

I absolutely agree with this. It seems truly concerning and I believe she does this more for attention towards her and disregards Bunny 😢

[@ourdesertwonderland]

@@whothegnuareyou8682omg yes 😢

[@lisadiane55]

@@whothegnuareyou8682 Yes!

[@seofra8252]

SHE DID NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION

[@RonLarhz]

Ok thks.should have scrolled the comments first...🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JaniceinOR]

Thanks for letting us know. Because I want accurate titles, I will not watch this video, as doing so would encourage more clickbait. Unfortunately, my comment probably also boosts the video, so I will go leave comments on some of her other videos that have titles which reflect the content.

[@seofra8252]

I love how well you absolutely avoided the question..

[@SonyaBalloonMamaOliver]

Agreed!!

[@lisadiane55]

Me too. I thought it was the most important question.

[@SonyaBalloonMamaOliver]

@@seofra8252 I'm not a follower of this account, but I have seen clips of the dog asking for medication. But why? Idk. Lol

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@SonyaBalloonMamaOliverBunny used to take daily meds. I dunno if it was for her tummy or for her "depression" or both. There was a time when they were going out for a walk (IIRC) and "mom" forgot to give Bunny her meds. Bunny used the buttons to ask for her meds. If it was for her tummy, maybe the meds made her feel better & she was used to taking it at a certain time.

[@dariadarusiadaria]

She also started asking profound questions 'why bunny dog' as in why am I a dog, and tends to be quickly irritated in some situations. But knowing that she was very sick for a long time it makes perfect sense for a smart dog to show such behaviour ​@@SonyaBalloonMamaOliver

[@Kj-vu4oz]

Bunny is so special I just hope the best always for her she’s great!!

[@dottiec7943]

That's why people were impressed when I enter the dog park on Saturday morning they just follow me they follow their girl around the long way to get the longest perimeter steps with me

[@berlinsaintclair9100]

Your hat is SO adorable! And I loved the video, too 😉 I've learned so much from your content as I'm hoping to get buttons for my cats. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@cuddlejuice]

So many models in the comments section supporting bunny

[@Penultimate1785]

Bwahahah

[@CatherineSTodd]

Fascinating and informative video about "how Bunny learned to use the buttons" and her learning phases, which were questions I had also, but you are speaking so fast I had to slow the video down. How to see more about how Bunny learned in her phases? Great work that you've done.

[@ashleylala4293]

It seems like everyone is becoming more antisocial now, even the doggies. 😏

[@stellawarren3824]

Look at this beautifal dog. She not depressed she lived at the sea. You'll all mad if you can recognise a really happy contented interesting dog.xxxx

[@nobodycares21313]

I think its because youre dog is kinda like becomming self aware its like how humans learn alot of things that they didnt new and become depressive. But moral of that its kinda like a human soul in the dogs body. I hope youre not unsettledfrom this

[@laronga5963]

Hey hope you read this comment, I binged your videos on mushrooms a few days ago and swear I could understand what bunny was trying to communicate but her thoughts were getting lost in translation through the buttons. You guys live in Washington, right? Super easy to get psychedelics up there, definitely give taking mushrooms and talking to her a shot even if it sounds crazy. Do it for science!

[@7mcandes]

Loved your book! Thanks for putting the work into it to make it happen.

[@donnaechu]

If your dog is having digestion problems, you need to get it off of any kind of dog food or processed anything. Get it on 100% meat diet, which is natural for dogs and it will clear it right up because I had the same problems with all my dogs as they started getting older, and I put them on a naturalhealth completely. It’s not that more expensive when you consider all the vet bills you will save.

[@vernell2601]

A 100% meat diet doesn’t not give a dog the needed nutrients. I do agree highly processed diet is less than adequate. But they do need other things that just meat

[@tenshimusouka5820]

Also, in general, there are better places to get pet health advice than the KZbin comments section. Maybe a professional pet nutritionist is a better choice.

[@cooksmary]

LOL I do not think Bunny likes Tenrec. Maybe because she thinks he is a cat. I dunno but omg I love her so much. Love her facial expressions too. What a beautiful soul.

[@CuriosityRocks]

This is really interesting, are there any concepts that you really want to teach her? Like understanding weather and how plants grow and basic science or even philosophy and more emotions?

[@cherylj7460]

I’ve never seen you so relaxed and happy. Or content and happy? What is it?

[@pamelanoirot1427]

Please try not to to use the small screens. I have to watch on my phone and at 76 Even with glasses I can't see much on the small Screen. Thank you

[@whataboutbunny]

Noted!

[@losbexp]

I mean, animals communicate one way or another and linguistically try to decode or translate such behavioral implications has always been a challenge. There were these studies on sharks, whales, dolphins, seals, etc. marine animals. Dogs are potentially easier to understand for us since they've been successfully domesticated, and you can tell what's going on just by looking at them, the signs and body language. Overall, it is a really interesting subject, imho.

[@ruthbaird1646]

Very interesting.

[@untipo.]

Is he depressed or not?

[@cleanserene6330]

No Tenrec is a cat-thing that Bunny tolerates...she gives you big time side eye when you say Tenrec dog...lol

[@catherinemann3378]

I read and seen on utube.. how agile papillons are, do you find your happy Tenrec... during walks- likes to explore being able to balance or do jumps, like over ditches or walk on logs? How did he get his name, never heard of it before 🍒

[@marywilson2320]

How old is Bunny?

[@catcolb11]

❤

[@cattywitch7786]

May I ask what breed bunny is? Thank you for sharing all your videos.

[@enoch4499]

WHAT ABOUT BUNNY???? HER DEPRESSION. This must be addressed, for her sake!

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

Bunny not going to college? 🎓📜

[@cleanserene6330]

Wait cabin? Not on water anymore?

[@kitty_s23456]

I think they now live in a cabin in the woods. I think the house by the water still exists (2nd house?).

[@MrAnon4700]

Could someone post a site for how to read dog communication like their yawns I see bunny do? It seems she is saying something with that.

[@jelicoe]

Big talk afternoon now.

[@juliabessegatodeoliveira541]

What's all the words available to the doggos? 🥺

[@kathybremer7149]

OMG

[@BarryCollins-u1k]

And mine

[@mctennis3579]

So…per the video name, is Bunny depressed?

[@hshepard5538]

45 years ago Margot Kidder was chosen to be Superman's love interest even though she had very thin lips. But today she would probably getting lip filler. It drives me crazy that we don't celebrate each woman's unique beauty. Lip filler looks so weird on people with thin lips.

[@lizhartfield]

Weird comment no one asked for

[@Im_Rainrot]

??? Her lips look fine. Why are you insulting the woman for having "weird lips"? This has nothing to do with the video.

[@GirlMomma]

Ten the cat😅 🩷

[@donnamcnair6730]

Tenrec is a yapper.

[@tcr4451]

Good God! What's with that thumbnail?

[@pattycakes5082]

I like your cap/hat. Who makes it?

[@christines2787]

Is Bunny depressed? Yeah. At times I'm sure she is. Dogs emotions are all over the place. My 14 year old collie went into deep depression for 5 minutes because I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner. She wanted her dinner. Immediately. Then she recovered in seconds when i offered to play with her stuffed toy. Bunny is so smart, but shes still got volatile dog emotions.

[@1010papillon]

Depression has a specific definition and it's not what you're describing. Of course that definition pertains to humans and we can ponder the question of whether it applies to dogs, but words mean things.

[@christines2787]

@1010papillon - obviously I am using the common, casual definition not the clinical one. This is only KZbin after all.

[@1010papillon]

@@christines2787 There is a difference between casual and inaccurate. A casual definition of depression would be that you're sad all the time, regardless of what's happening around you. The clinical definition would be probably a lot longer, but for a casual definition this is enough. 1. Sad. 2. All the time, no matter what happens. Again, words mean things, even on KZbin (at least I would hope so). And the fact that your definition is, as you say, common (I agree with you there), is exactly why I'm being such a stickler.

[@vernell2601]

@@1010papillon why are you getting so butt hurt over this? It’s absolutely ridiculous. The original poster is well aware that this is not a book definition of depression. But a book definition of depression applies to humans, not dogs. Please quit projecting.

[@vernell2601]

My goodness people get butt hurt about the weirdest things. Maybe this person, with their infinite wisdom, can scientifically prove a true definition of depression as it relates to dogs so then they can correct you adequately. r/sarcasm

[@chance757]

i don’t think i’ve kept up enough so who’s johnny? and the papillon?

[@kitty_s23456]

I think Johnny is her husband/ partner and the papillon is Tenrec.

[@Anoppinion]

Passive aggressive doesn’t work with dogs..

[@jillebeling8237]

Sounds like hormones or edrinal issues

[@kennethlastinger5116]

It is becoming increasingly sad to see awareness cause such a negative impact on a dog ;-;. seems the theory about humans is true for animals as well. the more we know the more our brain tries to destroy itself

[@Brooke_Corbyn]

In my opinion that's a little doom and gloomy. Life is about ups and downs, and communication lets us reach beyond ourselves to one another about it. Understanding or at the very least pondering the feelings in our life is not self destruction.

[@donnaechu]

She’s having gastrointestinal problems because you’re feeding her highly processed junk food called dog food. Put her back on a real clean meat diet that carnivores were designed to digest and benefit from. It’s less expensive than the veterinarian bills and medication to disguise her digestive symptoms. All health problems begin in the gut. This is true in dogs and in humans. I would change her over gradually by adding more and more meat to the diet to phase out the pet food so she doesn’t get diarrhea. Any sudden changes in diet has the same effect on any animals or humans if it’s not done slowly. You see that she will have more energy and will get rid of her digestive problems all together.

[@4akenarchives919]

When she says why am I a dog I would talk about God and the universe

[@mynameishuman4582]

Lol no

[@Greylock21]

Absolutely 💯. That is where we came from. It's not deep. It is love. I cannot subscribe to this. Prayers for Bunny.

[@4akenarchives919]

@@Greylock21 so you want us to pray for the dog but not tell the dog there is a god ? If it’s not that deep. Why should we pray for her ?

[@4akenarchives919]

@@mynameishuman4582 yes God made her a dog she has the right to know that

[@lisadiane55]

Belief in a deity brings comfort to some people. No judgment there. But good luck explaining "god", any more than explaining "evolution" and differentiation of species.

[@10nitrogen10]

I'm sorry, i like your dogs but you make me think of Cruella de Ville.... Your voice is grating but the dogs are gorgeous

[@vernell2601]

You are incredibly rude. Your comment is absolutely disgusting and shows you to be the keyboard warrior that you are. If you don’t like the videos, don’t watch, but don’t insult the creator. It just makes you look uneducated and ignorant.

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

Wow! Your mother must have NOT taught you this, so I will, IF YOU CANT SAY SOMETHING NICE...( THIS GOES FOR BEING TO OUTSPOKEN), THEN D O N 'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IN OTHER WORDS SHUT YOUR D#@&! MOUTH!!

[@darlenedowning4996]

Had you thought maybe human language might be at the root of human problems? There is a radical disconnect between words & human thoughts & feelings in human language. Some think that disconnect is the cause of wars, unbridled human aggression, lying and psychological behavioral problems. Are you at all worried you might be infecting your dogs with human dysfunction by imposing human language on them? They are innocent animals not merely human understudies or clones and likely much better off following their own evolutionary path.

[@Itzovr-z3f]

Your dog probably depressed because she’s sick of being on the Internet

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

Leave these site if YOU are tired of it! Don't presume to know how or why her dog is !!!!

[@GreatPlanet-c7o]

Are you not able to have your own children?

[@vernell2601]

How is this any of your business? There are many reasons why she could choose to not have children at the moment. And none of them are your business. You are very rude and inappropriate.

[@GreatPlanet-c7o]

Animals aren't people, as much as some of them are special. Childless women often pursue these weird hobbies.

[@georgiagardengirlshomestea1560]

None of your D@&# business!! What makes you think you have the right to ask such a private question on a public platform!!!!!!!

[@vernell2601]

@@GreatPlanet-c7o I didn’t not say animals are people. What I did say is her being childless is none of your business and that you’re rude as hell for asking

[@vernell2601]

@@GreatPlanet-c7o on top of it you just kind of sound like a sexist prick. Oh there must be something wrong with her because she doesn’t have kids. Women do weird things when they don’t have kids. You should check that, you’re sexist and gross.