my rabbit hasnt eaten very much food last night and today,ive brought him inside to keep an eye on him and i think hes got a problem with his ears,when u touch the back of his ears at the bottom of them he just lies there and then he jumps up.i know hes not himself as he never lets me stroke him and he never really runs in the middle of the room but today hes been doing all that.any help anyone?
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- Thread starter kelly1
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
He needs to see a Vet.
Rabbits are prey animals and do all they can to hide signs of illness/pain. If you are actually noticing something out of character and he is not eating much there is a problem.
Has he poo'd today? If not, or if his poos are very small he needs to see a Vet tonight
Good luck
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
He may have an ear infection, it may be the start of symptoms of 'active' Encephalitozoon Cuniculi (EC)
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/ecuniculi.htm
He needs to see a Vet as we can only guess as to what may be wrong.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
As I have just said, it may be an ear infection making his ears sore.
Try to make sure he continues to eat overnight.
Good luck at the Vets
