My male bun has lost 1kg in weight these past 2 weeks while we were away on holiday. Before we left he had lost a very small amount but was otherwise ok, eating, drinking, pooing normally, marginally less active than usual. He's still eating, drinking, stools normal and plentiful but is hunched over and wet underneath. Straight to vet who is running a host of bloods and I have had to seperate him from his partner overnight to get a urine sample (they can still see each other). Teeth are fine, no temperature. Vaccines up to date, regularly wormed. Any thoughts please?
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Poor bun- 1kg weight loss
- Thread starter clairen
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Gemmapookie
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry no ideas really, just wanted to send your bun loads of get well vibes xxxxx
LoopyLouie
Wise Old Thumper
Lots of vibes for your bunny, I had similar with one of my bunnies, Bertie x hope he gets better x x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor lad 
I'd guess at possibly a Bladder and/or Kidney problem. Or maybe a Liver problem.
Is he drinking more than normal ?
Does he have sore hocks ?
How active is he ?
I'd guess at possibly a Bladder and/or Kidney problem. Or maybe a Liver problem.
Is he drinking more than normal ?
Does he have sore hocks ?
How active is he ?
He's drinking a fair bit but always has. Between the pair of them they usually drink 3/4 of a large bottle / day. He hops up to his food but is otherwise quiet and a bit hunched, looks very sorry for himself, eyes partly shut. He's never been the most active of rabbits but this deterioration is very obvious. Hocks ok at moment but I'll keep a close eye. His partner has not left his side, constantly washing him. Am very sad I've had to seperate them to get a urine. Wet bottom and hind legs is very new and worrying. I've got a very bad feeling about this.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Is he on any meds now ? Especially pain relief.
