he is still jumping & playing and pooping regularly. he just started leaving all or some of the fresh food. hestill eats his dry food but prefers the goodies and not the pellets.
just want 2 know if its something 2 be concerned about & take 2 the vet..
2006-11-13 06:15:33 · 11 answers · asked by mmvmartha 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would switch his pellets. You say he's eating the goodies... good rabbit pellets don't HAVE "goodies". Seeds & nuts are bad for rabbits (check out www.rabbit.org) and rabbit pellets are best plain.
He's probably filling up on nuts & seeds (which could be causing stomach upset) and not hungry enough to bother with his veggies. Like kids... a lot of animals, if allowed, will eat "junk" instead of real food.
You might try offering a variety of veggies (if you aren't). I know my bunny gets sick fo the same thing day after day. So I usually alternate red & green leaf lettuces, cilantro & parsley, one day I'll give a half a carrot, the next a piece of green pepper, etc.
If his poop & activity are normal... I'd just keep an eye on him. If either of those things change, or if he starts loosing weight... I'd see a vet. Good luck!
2006-11-13 06:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he eating his hay? If he is eating his hay and some pellets then he's probably ok, but it bears watching. If there are goodies in his pellets, then he could be filling up on the bad stuff and not the healthy stuff. It would be good to gradually switch him off the pellets with the goodies and on to a plain pellet. Gradually mix in the plain pellets until you have weaned him off the pellets with treats. See links below for tips on diet.
One thing I've noticed with ours is that they will not eat the vegetables if they aren't really fresh. So funny to watch them pick through to get the tastiest, freshest bits. You might want to limit what you give him to his favorites and see how that goes too.
2006-11-13 09:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think cats are fussy, try a rabbit!!! Snuggles goes through phases. For a while, the only fresh veggies she wanted were collard greens and brocolli. Of course, I watch how much I feed her of certain things. Suddenly, she wants kale and lets the rest lay. Just offer a nice variety - consult a good reference for things you need to limit quantities of, and give her her hay and pellets. Be careful about the fruit - my Snuggie can process one slice of apple a day and more gives her soft mushy stools. You might want to have a vet check her teeth. Sometimes, if they don't get enough hardwood to chew on, they need their teeth clipped. If the teeth are misaligned or have grown too long, it can be painful for your bunnie to eat. It can even develop abcesses. Other than that, if all else seems OK, then just go with the flow.
2006-11-13 09:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What vegtables have you been giving him? Where did you get them from? It's possible that they may be rotten (rabbits are affected by mold a lot more than we are) or have a strange smell on them. Try giving him other kinds of fruit and vegtables such as apples, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, carrots, broccoli, celery, spinach and others. For a complete list on what veggies and fruit are okay to give rabbits, go to http://www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html
It was very smart of you to check his waste, keep doing that and at least call a vet if this continues.
2006-11-13 09:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our bunny went through that phase too, He really liked the fresh stuff in the spring and summer but once fall and winter arrived he only liked the pellets, so don' t worry too much if all else seems to be OK
2006-11-13 06:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by witchway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least he's eating.
Are you washing the vegetables thoroughly? He might be able to smell some kind of insecticide on them. Also, it could be conditioning--if eating the vegetables made him feel sick one time, he may not want to eat them anymore.
Try feeding him some fruit--apples and pears were always favorites of my bunny.
You shouldn't be concerned unless he stops eating entirely.
2006-11-13 06:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably burnt out from all the goodies, best not to give them fresh produce very often.
2006-11-13 06:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by nanny4hap 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't be too worried. Maybe its a phase. Just makes ure the pellets don't have seeds or dried fruit because they are fattening. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-11-13 06:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changes come with growth - if still going to bathroom without complication - watch for another week and if still concerned contact your local vet
thanks for caring!
2006-11-13 06:17:44 · answer #9 · answered by Marsha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that if he doesn't eat the pellets,there's going to be four new key chains and a fricasee for dinner.
2006-11-13 06:25:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋