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Walters weight loss ~300g

runhardlivelong

runhardlivelong

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Hi Walter has lost about 300g going from 1.2kg to 930g in about 3 months. I noticed he had lost about 100g a month ago but got a surprise when I weighed him today and found out that he had lost more.

I know the most common reason is teeth problems. He eats well including a good amount of hay and science selective/fiba first. Its difficult because he is part of a pair and someone seems to do lovely big poos and someone seems to do slightly smaller ones! So I'm not sure whose is whose!

I'm thinking a trip to the vets for him, but wondered if there is anything I need to be aware of specifically or anything else I can do.

Is it worth me separating them for a little bit to see whose poos are whose?
 
Vet trip tomorrow, definitely.

He may have Dental problems meaning that the other Rabbit is eating most of the food. The small poos are probably Walters and indicate that his guts have reduced motility.

There are other possible causes of weight loss such as a chronic infection or Kidney/Liver problems.

Given that his weight loss is significant a Vet consultation is needed as a matter of urgency. For a start if he does need a Dental he cant afford to lose any more weight as he is already at a very low level for a GA.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Vet trip tomorrow, definitely.

He may have Dental problems meaning that the other Rabbit is eating most of the food. The small poos are probably Walters and indicate that his guts have reduced motility.

There are other possible causes of weight loss such as a chronic infection or Kidney/Liver problems.

Given that his weight loss is significant a Vet consultation is needed as a matter of urgency. For a start if he does need a Dental he cant afford to lose any more weight as he is already at a very low level for a GA.
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Oh this makes me very sad. I really hope something isn't up.
 
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