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I am concerned about my Rabbit, he's been acting strange all day, he seems to be off his food, but he is drinking. He seems to be breathing funny & shivering slightly. I intend to take him to the vets tomorrow. Any ideas of what could be wrong?
If he's an outdoor bunny, bring him into the warm immediately and ring your vet. If he hasn't eaten then you musn't risk waiting till tomorrow to see a vet. Rather get him in now before evening surgery closes so you don't have to pay for an out of hours consultation. Is he registered with a vet?
What do you mean by his guts stopping completey?
If he's eating again then you shouldn't need to take him to the vets tonight, but keep an eye on him and don't rule out the possibility of an out of hours appointment. It's probably best to take him in the morning just in case.
Have you tried mixing his rabbit food with a little warm water to make a mash? If he has dental problems then it could be harder foods are painful to eat.
Yes, We Decided Not To Take Him Afterall. He Has No Dental Problems That I Know Of Atleast. I Really Hope He Doesn't Though, Wouldn't His Mouth Smell If He Did?
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I see from your post that he seems to be having mostly soft or easily eaten foods. What do you mean by "grains"? How does he cope with stalky hay and hard veg such as carrot? You wouldn't know if he is having problems with his teeth as it really does need a vet to look at his back teeth. One of the symptoms of dental problems is an inability to cope with some foodstuffs and a reluctance to eat. If this was my rabbit bunny I'd want my mind put at rest and have him looked at.