My rabbit looks like hes sick. Hes usually active but he just lays around his cage and doesnt do much.
Is this normal?
2007-03-12 08:51:17 · 9 answers · asked by david t 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's hard to say. Rabbits are very good at hiding illness. If you know your rabbit's routine very well, and you notice a difference in his normal routine, there's probably something wrong with him. It's always a good idea to at least call the vet for advice. This website has lots of good information:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#gencare
www.rabbit.org is also a great reference.
2007-03-12 09:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by gobanana516 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's normal. There are many signs to notice when a rabbit is sick such as a dirty rear end from diahrrea.
But normally with most any animal there are a couple tell-tale signs that an animal is sick. If the animal hunches in one spot and doesn't seem to want to move from that spot. That is a good sign. Hunching in spot and not wanting to move is different than the animal acting relaxed and lazy and just laying in the same spot.
Another thing to watch are the ears. If an animal is not feeling good they will often not carry their ears as erect as they normally do, especially when they are up and moving around.
I'd say your rabbit sounds perfectly fine and you have nothing to worry from your description.
Also, watch how much your rabbit eats. If you see that the rabbit is not eating or is eating less that could be a sign that your rabbit is sick. Keep in mind that rabbits will typically eat less during the summer when it is hot. Also you can run your hand over the rabbit's back. If the rabbit starts feeling bony over the back, that's a very good sign that the rabbit is or has been sick.
2007-03-15 02:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes it is normal. The question is how long has he been just laying around and doing nothing? Most of the time rabbits sleep during the day and early evening and are active more at night.
2007-03-12 08:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by AnimalloverLT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most pet owners , who have had a pet for a long while can tell if something is not right with there pet.So if you have a feeling your rabbit is sick,you should probably take him to a vet.Its always better to be safe than sorry.
2007-03-12 09:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes animals are just feeling under the weather (feelings not so good) or are just having a lazy day. Your rabbit should be fine as long as he doesnt have unusual poop, diahhrea, coughing, blood, running eyes, and he is eating and drinking water! Maybe he is just lazy, take him out side or play with him!
2007-03-12 08:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard to tell many times if a rabbit is healthy or not...does he eat normally?
if not its a good idea to get him checked out.
i wouldnt worry too much but again get him to the vet incase. you can never be too careful.
2007-03-13 10:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by Garbo's snowflake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he might be sick. pick him up and make sure hes not bleeding and what not. when my rabbit was.....well she wasnt sick...her feet were being eaten away at.......but she looked sad. her eyes looked sad and stuff. and keep a close eye on him. a small cold can easily turn into pneumonia.
2007-03-12 09:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if hes sneezing alot then take him to the vet or if he hes direahh (nasty) it could be sick
2007-03-12 08:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by dancingqueenTP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE HIM TO THE VET RIGHT AWAY!
2007-03-12 15:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋