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help!! - suddenly stopped eating caecals

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clutterydrawer

Wise Old Thumper
Why would a bunny suddenly stop eating its caecals when it had previously been fine?

I'm not even sure which one it is :? :? and I've not changed their diet at all.
 
Can be an indication of a dental problem (either because they can't grab the caecals easily or because they are not eating as much hay), or something like arthritis or a spinal problem where the bun can't reach round easily. Sometimes as they get older their guts are less able to cope with some foods so it might simply be that a food that was previously ok is now a bit rich for one of them. Obviously you need to find out which one it is and then try and work out what is going on.
 
oh bother :(

sorrel does have dental issues but has never left her caecals before even when she had super bad spurs :? and they both still seem active....it literally just happened over night, there were loads left yesterday, and some more this morning :?

is there any way to find out who it is other than sitting and watching them till one is caught in the act? i had a look to see if anybun had a mucky bum but no result. :(

Im going to the vet in a couple of days anyway for vaccs so I could get their advice then, unless you think i should do that sooner?

thanks x
 
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