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Please help my rabbit is

T

Tamguildshamrock

Young Bun
I got up this morning to find my year and a half old buck not moving !

I have clean the cage out that he shares with a doe (both has had the snip)but he still has not move he just looks sad ! He hasn't eaten or drinking anything all day !

And he I always lively soon as I go near the cage he is up like lightning wanting to play but its like a u turn .

What could it be and what can I do ?

He is just on all fours not laying down or anything !
 
This is an extremely serious situation for a rabbit. regardless of what the original cause of illness is (and that will need to be treated) the fact he has not eaten or had a drink means his gut system will start shutting down - rabbits are NOT like dogs and cats and will get extremely ill very rapidly if they do not eat - they can literally die within 36 hours I am NOT trying to scare you but stating the facts/
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You must try and get the rabbit to a vet THIS EVENING - when you ring the vets tell them he has not eaten all day and stress the urgency of the situation.

I take it that if you have had them neutered you have a good rabbit savvy vet already - if not (or if you have any doubts) post another thread stating your location and asking for advice and guidance on locating a good rabbit vet.

please act NOW.
 
PS Whatever the actual cause of the problem the rabbit will now need a painkiller of some kind, re-hydration fluids, and a gut stimulant - the vet will give you all these - they are not something you can buy ove rthe counter. They are very specific to rabbts.
 
As has been stated, he needs urgent veterinary attention. So call your Vet now and arrange to have him seen within this afternoon.
 
You need to get him to a vet immediately a rabbit who hasn't eaten for a day is extremely ill. If he's refusing food his gut will slow/stop and he will become extremely ill.

Where are you located?
 
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