My bunny suddenly freaked! It got all of its chaff and now wonders around without doing anything. It won't even drink water! Please help. If you know what's wrong please tell me. It's really weird that it just did this for the first time and won't stop carrying the hay anywhere it goes.
2006-10-08 03:01:17 · 9 answers · asked by -=M.S.A.=- 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
maybe it is tired and lonely. maybe he/she needs a friend to keep it company.
2006-10-08 03:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally when a rabbit carries hay around in its mouth it is bred and ready to kindle. Some does have false pregnancys but treat it the same as if it is bred. Put a deep nest box (can be purchased at feed stores) in the rabbits cage. In the box put a layer of fir shavings, then care fresh, then soft grass hay. If she is bred she should give birth in this box. If not she still might nest and pull fur, but don't be worried she will get over it.
As for the not drinking water, my does do not like to drink out of water bottles when preggers. You can try putting a crock of water in her cage or some watery vegitables such as swiss chard. The swiss chard is also good for her when she kindles.
If the rabbit is a buck then I think there is something either phisically wrong or mentally wrong with him and would suggest taking him to the vet. But it just sounds like a doe ready to pop!
2006-10-08 10:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by HamSandwich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that may be that he has been frightened, and rabbits dont get over shock that easily. I had a bunny once he was lovely i dont know if this is the same thing but he had somthing like this and if they dont have this vital injection needed by a vet immidiatly then, with shock lots of rabbits do pass away. I woujld personally get it checked out right now just to be on the save side ~they're great pets~ Good luck, tell me how it goes xxx
2006-10-08 03:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by § gαввαηα § 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont really know but here are some ideas:
if it is a she maybe she wants to mate and make a nest for her babies
or if it is male he wants to mate( i have a male bunny and i have given him a small stuff animal to "have sex with" and he really likes it)
one or two times my bunny was sitting in the corner doing nothing and refusing to eat even his favourite candy (which he just loves)but after a few hours he was all right again and back to normal
i think that you shouldnt be much worried
you are not in your bunny's head and you cant understand what he is thinking
he might find that amusing
why dont you give him some things to play with?
2006-10-08 03:18:53 · answer #4 · answered by girl24gr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor thing!
"When trying to figure out if your rabbit is sick, always remember rabbits are at the bottom of the food chain and in the wild the weakest are the first to be preyed upon. Thus, rabbits innately tend to hide their illnesses and injuries. This may be a good survival tactic in the wild, but for domestic rabbits, hiding their symptoms only misleads their caretakers and prevents prompt medical attention.
People who live with rabbits need to be particularly attentive to subtle changes. If your rabbit usually greets you with leaps and bounds and he is now lying in the back of the cage when you approach, perhaps hunched over, this could be a cause for concern. Couple this with no droppings in his litterbox and loads of hay still present from the previous night, and you could have a very sick rabbit.
What is "normal" behavior? Some rabbits jump up to greet you; some don't. Some rabbits are very active, running all over the house; some aren't. In general, rabbits mellow a bit as they age. A three-month-old bunny might seem hyperactive compared to a more sedate five-year-old rabbit. Both activity levels are normal, just different.
Be sure to find a good veterinarian before your rabbit gets sick. When Bunny is ill, you need help quickly and you won't have time to "shop" for a vet. If you are ever in question about your rabbit's health, call your vet."
"Tooth grinding: Loud tooth grinding is a sign of pain. Note: This tooth grinding is different from the less-loud "tooth purring" you may hear when you snuggle and kiss Bun's face!
Body heat: Rabbits regulate body temperature by their ears. Very cold or hot ears could indicate a fever or a drop in body temperature. This, coupled with other warning signs, could warrant a trip to the vet.
Runny eyes or nose, labored breathing or chronic sneezing: These could indicate allergies, upper respiratory infection, a blocked tear duct or other problems. See your vet.
Wet chin or drooling: Usually a sign of tooth problems, or malocclusion. You may also notice a decrease in appetite and ability to eat hard foods such as whole carrot. See your vet. Left untreated, tooth problems can lead to infection of the jaw bone, which is very difficult to treat. Depending on the severity of the misalignment, your rabbit's teeth may need to be trimmed regularly. In severe cases, teeth can be pulled.
Loss of balance or a head tilt: This is often called wry neck (or wry-neck), typically an inner ear infection. This can come on suddenly. Although treatment can be lengthy, a head tilt can usually be cured if treatment is begun quickly.
In one end, out the other: Your rabbit's litterbox contains a wealth of information. A healthy digestive tract will produce large, round fecal pellets. Increasingly smaller, irregularly shaped droppings or droppings strung together with fur (or carpet) may indicate a problem. Proper grooming by you, especially during a molt, and plenty of fresh hay will help produce optimum digestive tract health, along with appealing to the rabbit's urge to chew.
Loss of appetite or lethargy: Even a rabbit can have a "bad hare day." But if your rabbit refuses his usual fresh food or any of his special treats for more than a day, and seems particularly lethargic, you should call the vet.
We encourage you to observe your rabbit's behavior, activity level and droppings daily. Each rabbit is different and knowing what is normal behavior for your rabbit could save his life."
Hope it will get better soon!
2006-10-08 03:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like the bunny was frightened by something unexpected. If she had sensed the danger she would have thumped a warning.Talk to her in a soothing manner, pet her just behind her ears, gently pick up the ruff of her neck, but don't pick her up till she calms down.
If you can find out what spooked her fix it. Bunnies can suffer heart attacks from fright, good luck with your bundle of fur.
2006-10-08 03:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by need2knw 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe there was another animal that scared it now it feels threatend. the hay probably comforts it.
2006-10-08 03:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by bullet 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a rabbit savvy vet. You can find one at this website. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-10-09 02:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it maybe sike.
2006-10-08 03:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋