please help! my rabbit is about 1 year old and he has recently stopped eating his pellets. He is currently only eating his hay and wont drink any water. He has also recently stopped pooping and peeing. When I let him out to play he still runs around like normal. I plan to take him to the vet just thought i would get opinions first.
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help rabbit wont use bathroom
- Thread starter christoff
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How long has he not been eating/pooing for? It is very serious when a rabbit stops eating, they have a very sensitive digestive system which can stop working altogether if they are not eating/pooing. He needs to see a vet URGENTLY. He may have dental problems which have caused his mouth to get sore, so it hurts when he eats or drinks. You must take him to a vet either tonight or first thing in the morning. Time is of the essence.
A whole day without pooing is very serious for a bunny. Your vet should know this. Good luck tomorrow, I hope they can help.
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
If your bun hasn't pooped for a whole day then he really needs to see a vet asap. If he stopped eating just pellets then it could be a dental problem, but he'll need some help to get his guts moving again now. Hope he'll be OK xx
Kim_perkins
Mama Doe
When my bunny stops eating I know it's her teeth because she's always fine in herself and I notice her droppings slow down or get smaller.
I always take her to the vets ASAP. They will give an injection to stimulate the gut to make sure it doesn't stop all together which is very life threatening for rabbits.
If you speak to a vet and say the bun is no longer eating they will get you seen straight away - any rabbit savvy vet will.
Hope your bunny recovers well and it's not too serious xx
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
I would be taking your bun to see a vet TODAY.
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
Did the vet give him some pain relief to bring home?
no we did not get any they felt he was not in pain, but we could use some advice on syringe feeding as we need to give medicine 5 times a day and critical care food 5 times a day. he has started pooping again but we are still waiting for pee. we have gotten him to eat his greens with water on them to keep hydrated.
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
A rabbit usually stops eating because they are in pain. If he is in pain (which he will be) then he will not start eating until that is controlled.
If he still isn't eating by himself, he needs to go back to the vets urgently.
