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less active than normal but unsettled

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armstronski

Young Bun
Hi
Got home from work today and Bob who is normally such an active bun seems quite lethargic and unsettled. He is a house bun who normally lives under the dining table but has access to an indoor cage at all times. Today his appetite doesn't seem as good as it normally is and he is spending more time sitting very still against the wall in his pen. Does this mean he might be in pain? He has still been grooming Amber his girlie bun but oesn't quite seem himself. He is normally such a healthy little bun but he almost looks a little depressed. Any ideas? Obviously if he shows any symptoms etc will take him to the vet tomorrow.
 
:wave: hello

When bunnies are poorly they tend to be subdued in their behaviours, grind teeth, sit hunched etc. Has he eaten normally and pooped normally today? If i were you I would probably pop him to the vets as soon as you can just to be on the safe side? I would proably do a check on him also, see if you can feel for a bloated tummy, anything unsual that would be causing him pain?

Thinking of you and hope your fluffy is ok xx
 
Like I just said on another similar thread - could it be the heat? It's really warm today. Have you got a cool, tiled floor he could lie on maybe? Try putting a fan onto him? They don't move around much when it's this hot and that can lead to stasis, so try to get him running about a bit too. Hope he's OK soon.
 
Bob ate his breakfast fine this morning but wasn't too fussed about his tea this evening which is unusual. He doesn't seem bloated just looks a bit down, if that makes sense. Think he is weeing and pooing ok but as they share a litter tray its a bit difficult to tell. Will watch closely over the next couple of hours. He is a very friendly bun but doesn't appreciate being picked up so not sure about rubbing his tum although I know that would be helpful if he is a bit upset.
 
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