Hi Everyone. My 14 week old bunny Bella has a kinda swollen belly. It doesnt really show up in pictures but feels a lot bulgier than the tummies of my boys. She is my first doe so am not sure if they are generally tubbier? Otherwise she seems fine. Is this normal for young bunnies?
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Bella's Pot Belly
- Thread starter Roseberry
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Biscuit's Mum!
Warren Veteran
Someone cleverer than me will be along soon! Some bunnies are naturally fatter. My doe, Biscuit, is a right porky pig! So long as her tummy hasn't become bloated: has it come on all of a sudden or is she just rotund?
Georgeypudding
Wise Old Thumper
Prehaps worm her just incase? I dont have any other ideas though :lol:
I did wonder at first but I have had her over a month and its been like that at least 2 weeks and doesnt seem to have got noticably bigger. Wouldnt it be in the lower half of her tummy if she was? Its more in the upper half.
I didnt think she was old enough anyway? Since Ive had her she has only been spending time with my Flopsy, who is neutered.
I didnt think she was old enough anyway? Since Ive had her she has only been spending time with my Flopsy, who is neutered.
o-Chloe-o
Mama Doe
Perhaps..
14 Weeks may mean she is only just sexually mature - it does happen quite young for them? (perhaps I am totally wrong but sure I read this somewhere) so she could be pregnant? They gestate for approx 31 days so if its only been two weeks perhaps the best thing to do would be to have her checked over?
14 Weeks may mean she is only just sexually mature - it does happen quite young for them? (perhaps I am totally wrong but sure I read this somewhere) so she could be pregnant? They gestate for approx 31 days so if its only been two weeks perhaps the best thing to do would be to have her checked over?
