Hi my rabbit Dillon has been unwell for a well an have had to syringe feed in The past and he always seems to swallow and chew but he deteriated the other day and we went to see Molly at Holmes chapel . They can't run tests yet as he's too unwell so need to get him better so have lots of drugs and critical care food . Problem is this time I come to syringe he doesn't seem to chew or swallow and im worried it's sat in his mouth! I need to give him 30ml every 4 hours and I'm worried as I can't see him eating it has anyone else had this problem ? Xx
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Syringe feeding and bunny doesn't seem to swallow?
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MichelleBee
Alpha Buck
Yes our rabbit Phyllis was exactly like this. We had to syringe some food in and then put her on the floor and make her move around. She would then swallow it!
The problem was that we had to do this after every 2-3 ml and she had to have 15 ml every hour. Needless to say, feeding her took the best part of an hour! We had around ten minutes every hour when we didn't feed her.
Fingers crossed that your bun is more cooperative!
The problem was that we had to do this after every 2-3 ml and she had to have 15 ml every hour. Needless to say, feeding her took the best part of an hour! We had around ten minutes every hour when we didn't feed her.
Fingers crossed that your bun is more cooperative!
Ahhh I'll try getting him to move about! I'm trying to do that anyway and he just sits their and I'm scared nothing's moving! I like rubbed his cheeks to try and get him to chew but I'm concious I can see it all at the front of his mouth! I mean it must go somewhere ? Lol I have to give him 30mls every 4 hours 
he was never like this before but since his deteriated he's worse xx
he was never like this before but since his deteriated he's worse xxJack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Personally I think you need to take him back to the Vet today. If he is refusing syringe feeds or taking next to nothing of them then he will continue to deteriorate. Also, if you are giving medication orally he may not be swallowing that either. He may require medication via injection.
Can you call the Vet now and ask them to admit your Rabbit for intensive care ?
Can you call the Vet now and ask them to admit your Rabbit for intensive care ?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
We are getting the syringes in and he does some grinding but not like he use to
As I said, I would contact the Vet and ask fr your Rabbit to be admitted.
