The vet doesn't open until Monday, and there isn't an emergency vet that I can go to. He hasn't gone #2 at all this weekend, and he isn't as active as he normally is. Last night he had what looked like a siezure (he has had those since he was a baby, and is almost three, two different vets have said that in some rabbits that is common, and nothing to worry about...I am skeptical about that one though). Anyways, is there something I can do for him until I can get him to the vet Monday morning? Does anyone know what the problem could be?
2007-01-27 12:41:11 · 12 answers · asked by crissy9683 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i have had a few rabbit have this, it is either hairballs or another underlaying medical problem. give him a large does of mineral oil, that will push through any blockages, also take away all of his dry pellet food. and give him some greens. also rub his belly. veterinarians usually don;'t know what do do for rabbits trust me i have taken rabbits to the vet and spent a fortune and the rabbit died. no longer tkae them to the vet but have own remedies. another thing you can try along with the mineral oil is a cat hairball medication. and force feed him that. i hope this helps, this is very deadly in rabbits so act fast.
2007-01-27 13:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As some of the others have said, if you're lucky it's only a matter of a hairball that won't pass through. Rabbits cannot vomit so whatever they ingest either needs to pass through or you have a sick bunny. Try feeding him canned pumpkin (like the stuff you use to make pumpkin pie)--just straight out of the can. They like the smell and taste and it is extremely high in fiber so helps move hair obstructions out of their systems. However, if he still won't eat the pumpkin and still won't eat (I hope he's at least drinking) get him to the vet as soon as you can because he may have eaten something else (like string or a rubberband or something else that isn't digestible) and will need more serious medical help.
2007-01-27 14:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear that your bunny isn't feeling well. one of my rabbits had this problem--he wouldn't go to the bathroom and wasn't eating anything for a couple of days. when i took him in, the vet couldn't find anything wrong with him, but suggested that we try a change in the diet. The suggestion was to stop feeding rabbit pellets, and to give the rabbit plenty of hay and green veggies like parsley, cilantro, dandelion greens and lettuce. The veterinarian also suggested syringe-feeding the rabbit baby food (!), but I never did that.
I think you should continue to keep a close eye on your rabbit and try to tempt him into eating something, anything at all. Try feeling your rabbit's tummy? Is it really hard? My rabbit's tummy was very hard...that's how I knew something wasn't right with him. But monitor your bunny, and if he's still not eating or using the bathroom, then definitely bring him in for a check-up with your vet on Monday!
2007-01-27 13:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by babybug74 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him first thing Mondat to the vet, in the mean time call your vet and ask what to do. I have a rabbit and haven't experienced this problem. Keep him hydrated by hand feeding water with the water bottle. Right now he sounds constipated and perhaps a bit dehydrated. How's his urine, does it smell stronger then normal? Strong smelling urine or dark yellow urine is a sign of dehydration. Offer some fresh veggies and see if he'll eat them.
2007-01-27 12:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to raise angora rabbits. They have a problem of getting wool block. This happens because of their long wool and they groom themselves and of course get some of the wool into their mouths and swollow it....this means they can't poop. So if you notice your rabbit isn't going potty and is sluggish then you give them a cc or so of mineral oil morning and night, usually one day is enough to get everything going again. I don't know what kind of rabbit you have or if wool block is a common ailment for all types of rabbits. I don't know that this would be your rabbits problem but it's a tidbit I thought I could share. And yes this is a serious thing so you don't want to fool around......you should try it ASAP. My rabbits never ate until they went potty again.
2007-01-27 17:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by anemonecanadensis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be anything, but do you give your rabbit hard things to chew on so that his cheek teeth get filed down? If their teeth grow too long, that will cause those symptoms. A vet trip asap is important, regardless.
2007-01-27 12:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of breeders recommend giving a rabbit with a hairball fresh pineapple juice to help break up the mass. Canned doesn't work; it has to be squeezed from a pineapple.
2007-01-27 16:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this helps you out and that your rabbit gets better.
2007-01-27 12:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by Achilles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well wait till monday and just let him go and just leave the stuff in there my dog was like that and they just said he was a little sick but now he is fine
2007-01-27 12:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by seanachirico 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you might try some hairball gel from the pet store...he probably has a hairball....rabbits clean themselves and get hairballs like cats and ferrets.
2007-01-27 13:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋