rabbit not drinking water but eating plenty of greens?

Question

my rabbit lost his companion and is not starting to eat.. but really hasnt drank much.. seems much better.. the days are getting better. but concerned about the liquid intake now.

Answer 1

winter aproaching!

Answer 2

A rabbits diet should consist on mostly grass hay (like timothy, oat, brome or orchard grass), some pellets and fresh veggies. Treats and fruit should be limited. Nuts, seeds, and most commercially made treats should be avoided all together. Rabbits are herbivores, so should not have any animal products and foods that are high in fat and protein. Hay should be available all the time. It is a good idea to give it twice a day as some rabbits will pee on it or just mess it around and not want to eat that stuff. Remove soiled hay every couple days. Pellets should be limited to about 1/4 to 1/2 of a cup per 5 pounds of body weight pet day. Avoid pellets that have added pieces like nuts, seeds and coloured bits. An alfalfa based pellet is better for young rabbit, those that live outside, are used for show or breeding or have additional needs. Timothy based pellets are more for adults who live indoors and are spayed or neutered. Some rabbits may require more pellets than others, so you should adjust according to the needs of your rabbit. Veggies should be introduced slowly so your rabbit can adjust to having them. I would avoid giving them too soon after getting the rabbit and not before it is 3-4 months old. Start with giving a small amount of one kind and seeing how you rabbit does, then give a bit more the next day. If that goes well, you can increase the amount over about a week. After that, you can add another one the same way until get to a good amount of veggies. Don't give too many veggies at a time, it is better to have smaller servings more often that one big one less often. Young rabbits should be limited as they are more sensitive to diet changes.

Answer 3

If your rabbit is eating lots of greens it could be replacing it with its water consumption. Try taking away the green or give less and see if it will drink more water. Give your bunny pellets to eat, can not really replace rabbit pellets.Sorry to hear about your rabbit's companion. Its hard for them to lose a friend. Your bunny is probably stress out over it. Maybe get it another little friend in the future.

I hope I've helped you. :)

Answer 4

your rabbit is mourning his bonded companion. Give your rabbit more fresh veggies, not too much if he isn't used to getting them. Just a little at first. I had a 11 yr old male rabbit who lost his 10 yr old mate. I put him in a pet carrier + took him everywhere in the house that I went. He bonded with me + started to eat + drink again. Try paying him extra attention + see what happens.

Answer 5

When a rabbit's diet contains too much moisture, the manure will not be hard pellets so don't be concerned. Greens are fine but don't overdo it. Timothy hay is better for everyday and for the teeth.

Answer 6

If it's a water bottle, make sure nothing is clogging it!

Tap on it and make sure that water comes out!

Btw, too many greens might not be a healthy diet. Have you offered rabbit food pellets?

Answer 7

If the greens are fresh, it may be getting its water from that.
Check your water.
Thoroughly clean the bottle in a diluted bleach bath and rinse well, the scent of the other rabbit may be spooking it....maybe it can smell something you can't.

Answer 8

There is plenty greens for now, but have a vet check her out

Answer 9

First he or she should be eating hay...and maybe it's drinking water when you don't see. I sometimes catch my rabbit drinking water and I forget that she drinks water.

Answer 10

three is still lots of liquid in the greens,he will drink water if he gets thirsty.

Answer 11

Do you put any special drops in the water?
If you do, it might just still be getting used to it