I have a rabbit, she's about 7yrs and she's not eating (not sure if she's drinking or not) but she's not eating at all and it's been like that the past 2 days. Any ideas.
2007-10-30 10:49:19 · 10 answers · asked by Buster 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Any ideas aside from the obvious of her being sick...
2007-10-30 10:49:41 · update #1
Rabbits are prone to stomach and intestinal blockages. If she is not pooping, you need to take her to the vet immediately for an X-ray.
2007-10-30 10:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole B 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to get her to a vet asap. Rabbits have very fast metabolisms and cannot last for more than a few days without eating. If the rabbit has not been pooing either, this is even worse.
Rabbis are prone to bloat and gut stasis, they have very sensitive digestive systems. Incorrect diet often causes this - rabbits require unlimited amounts of good quality hay to stay healthy.
So - vets. The rabbit needs supportive treatment like syringe feeding by now, as well as pro-biotics, meds to get her guts moving again etc etc etc.
Chalice
2007-10-30 18:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK you asked the question 5 hours ago so I hope you've had the common sense to take your pet to the vet by now. Rabbits are extremely sensitive creatures when it comes to digestive problems. She is obviously either sick or nearing the end of her life. In any case she needs to be check out because of the special nature of their intestinal system, if they stay more than 2-3 days without eating they will have permanent liver damage. Don't hang around thinking your rabbit will be alright by itself.
2007-10-30 23:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by Laurence B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is the food stale? some animals won't touch it if it is. If she has runny eyes and breathing problems she might have pnemonia or a cold... Which would make her not want to eat. Watch how she is breathing you should be able to tell if she is sick... put her next to your ear if you can hear her breath she might have a cold or have pnemonia.
If she has the runs you can give her a little toast or even get some medicine from the vet for that. has she eaten cabbage or anything from the cabbage family- rabbit can't fart and it could be harmful.. do not feed your bunny cabbage! lol
2007-10-30 18:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by Katchoo Choovanski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Nicole B. Not eating can be a sign of serious digestional distress. Take your rabbit to the vet NOW!!! If you don't believe us, check out the House Rabbit Society website. It will tell you symptoms to look for.
2007-10-30 18:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. Or she just might not be hungry. You know, rabbits dont eat very much. But 2 days is a long time to wait for eating, take her to the vet please! i just hate rabbits dying. They'll tell ya wat to do, and you'll find out whats up. She is getting old, and may dye. Im sooooosososo sorry:( i hope u make it through. I'll pray for u tonight, goodluck : (
2007-10-30 20:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by Benny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start giving her plain yogurt. I know this may sound silly, but what you need to do is get a thing of plain yogurt, no flavoring, and put some on the rabbit's nose. Try to get her to eat some food with it after a few days, but still put it on her nose. If that doesn't work, it is probably very near the end of her life.
2007-10-30 17:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by SnuggElbear 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
try giving her a dose of mineral oil, and force feeding her some water, she probably has a hair ball/impaction. also some greens.
2007-10-30 18:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
shes ready to go to rabbit heaven O-o?
2007-10-30 17:53:36 · answer #9 · answered by pokeableanna 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sounds like your rabbit's just old and working on dying, man. :( Sorry.
2007-10-30 17:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋