Slower eating...

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 2, 2011

• #1

I'm sure Bramble is eating much slower than he did before his neuter (or maybe I am just paranoid). He eats all his food, but it seems to take him ages - his tea of veggies was normally gone in a flash. Is this unusual?

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 2, 2011

• #2

Just been to put Bramble to bed, and I think he is just starting to moult too.

 

Amethyst

Warren Veteran

• May 2, 2011

• #3

If he's eating more slowly but still eating everything I'd just keep a close eye on him. If he stops eating or doesn't eat as much, then I'd be concerned.

AMETHYST

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 2, 2011

• #4

Thank you :wave: Just worries me if he does anything different!

 

Carrie14

Mama Doe

• May 3, 2011

• #5

Is he a dental bun? When did he last have his teeth checked?

 

S

Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• May 3, 2011

• #6

Their metabolism slows down with neutering so they need less food so he may have less need for them. I've also found that single bunnies will eat slower than if there is competition for the pellets.

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 3, 2011

• #7

Thank you :wave:

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 6, 2011

• #8

I've cut down on Bramble's pellets and veg to get him eating more hay again. I'm sure we're not getting as many poops as before his neuter though. :?

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 9, 2011

• #9

Definatley not as many poops from Bramble over the weekend, to the extent that I thought my Mum-in-law must have cleaned out his poopy tray (she was looking after him while we were away). Should I worry? :?

 

GrahamL

Wise Old Thumper

• May 9, 2011

• #10

clarebear said:

Definatley not as many poops from Bramble over the weekend, to the extent that I thought my Mum-in-law must have cleaned out his poopy tray (she was looking after him while we were away). Should I worry? :?

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If you are at all concerned, i would recommend you contact your vet and discuss your concerns.

You could always take him in for a checkup.