could this be down to sox kidney disease? he never used to be like this, I first noticed it staring at beginning of year, then when he had his episode he tried to take it out on my rug, and he tries to leg it in to bathroom to lick the wall tiles so I make him come out , or when he was at nans he tried licking the bricks :? could he be deficient in something, could it be due to his kidneys, or has he suddenly developed a strange habit, that he never did for 2years
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exess licking
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MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
Looking for something salty maybe? :? I know that salt helps the body retain water. Since his kidneys aren't 100% that might be a craving.
I don't think most bunnies need things like mineral blocks if they're eating properly though. Has anything in his diet been restricted? Or could his mouth be dry and he's looking for extra moisture? Did it start before or after he was diagnosed/medicated?
I don't think most bunnies need things like mineral blocks if they're eating properly though. Has anything in his diet been restricted? Or could his mouth be dry and he's looking for extra moisture? Did it start before or after he was diagnosed/medicated?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It can also become a behavioural thing. As he is a Dental Bun it may be tooth related. I would not give him anything like a mineral block to lick as they can make some renal problems worse.
