My bunny is 10 years old and for a wee while now has been producing soft stools that have been sticking to her bum and fur, this hasn't been too much of an issue as we have been cleaning it off. However she's now stopped eating out of her food bowl. Sometimes if something she likes is placed on her hay shell eat it but nothing out the bowl. Must stress she got a new bowl a couple of days ago after her one of 10 years breaking and it seems to have happened after that. Should I be worried? What could possibly be wrong?
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Help poorly bunny! :-(
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
She needs to be examined by a Vet. The poo issues and now the not eating all point to a potentially serious problem. Is she moving about OK, drinking and weeing ?
I would get her to a Vet ASAP
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It is probably uneaten cecotrophs. It may be that she has some age related osteoarthritis meaning eating her cecotrophs is uncomfortable for her. Pain may be stopping her from eating as much food. So as I said, she needs to be examined by a Vet to establish what is wrong and obtain the appropriate treatment.
Jenova
Wise Old Thumper
You need a otoscope, one of those things that looks in ears and stuff. But it's not very easy, even a qualified vet can't always tell how bad a rabbits teeth are. It's not something I would recommend trying yourself. I would get a vet to, and like Jane said they can check for arthritis as well and give you pain killers if they're needed. :wave:
Living_a_lie
Mama Doe
I would definately get her checked out - not eating can be a dangerous issue - my rabbit was fine one day and then the next day she was lethargic and not eating, but still pooing and then then she died that day after taking her to the vet.
If anything, just for peace of mind, I would still recomend taking her.
If anything, just for peace of mind, I would still recomend taking her.
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Hope it's nothing serious. Sending lots of vibes xx
