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Bunny seems a bit off colour

clarebear

clarebear

Mama Doe
Bramble had a bit of a bad day yesterday. Normally he is very bouncy, but seemed very down and didn't even spend much time hopping around the garden before getting back in his house.

He didn't eat all his pellets either, which is unheard of usually! He did eat other things though - including hay! (Shock)

I though maybe it was just because it was a hot day. Then I started to worry it was his teeth, but I checked all around his jawline and he didn't protest in anyway.

My other half noticed this morning that he slighty leaned his head to one side. Now I'm worried it might be an ear infection.

He seems much bouncier today though.

Maybe I am worrying about nothing. I guess we all have our off days eh?
 
My four definitely have 'quiet' days, especially during hot weather. Has your bun been wormed as the slight head tilt could be an indication of either an ear infection or EC?
 
A bunny that is 'off' and not eating as well as normal needs a vet check as they can go downhill very rapidly. It could be any number of things.
 
if he used to like pellet, and stop eating it, that's a strong sign that something is wrong.

did you use an otoscope to inspect the inside of the mouth?

At this pt., I would go w/ a rabbit specialist vet
 
Thanks for all your advice. Bramble seems to be much better, and I am now thinking that it was just the weather. I shall be keeping a very close eye on him though.

Yesterday he was as bouncy as anything! Eating all his food, and anything else he could find to munch on in the garden!
 
If it's any comfort, mine has "iffy" guts. Minimal slow down with the heat although he doesn't have warm ears, he's losing heat by breathing a bit faster (so needs more water) & not wanting to run around which heats him up. Short periods of being marginally off his food, he knows to increase his fiber. I'm watching poop output, size colour & shape like a hawk, as well as fluid intake. No need for intervention yet.

Sounds crackers but he increases fiber by eating fresh hawthorn leaves + stems - at least a bit of water content. Reckon he takes "leafy greens" too literally!
 
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