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Not eating properly:-(

WelshGirl

WelshGirl

Young Bun
Hi,

My oldest bunny Arthur, who is two as a half has started being really funny about eating. I was worried that he wasn't himself and not eating enough so I took him to the vet yesterday who felt his tummy and said it didn't feel as full as it could but didn't feel empty, but that he wasn't bloated at all. She also checked his teeth quickly and said they were fine. He has eaten a small pile of spring greens this morning and has picked at the hay in his tray, but is ignoring his pellets completely. Gwen, his companion, is eating normally. He's even only taken a few nibbles of a treat stick and then sat there ignoring it :-( my better vet is not there until Tuesday - she has a lot of rabbits herself - so should I take him when she is there?

Today it's the same vet he saw yesterday. He gets very stressed going in the basket and car and hates to be handled, but I don't want him to be unwell :-(

Thanks everyone xx
 
I'd ring them to explain the situation. Sounds like the beginning of a gut problem so if that's the case waiting til Tues could be harmful. They might be able to let you go to the vets yourself and pick up painkiller /gut stimulant to give him yourself at home before your preferred vet can see him Tuesday. I personally wouldn't wait to act in some way x
 
Thanks so much x

I'm going to call them again as soon as they open at 10.30. I'm not leaving him until then without anything being done. My poor boy :-( I did tell then he had a problem with his teeth before and didn't eat the morning I took him in. If needs be ill take him again today for something and take him early morning before I go to work, leave him to see the more rabbit savvy vet and then collect him after work.

I hope they do something today - so worried about him :-( xx
 
WelshGirl said:
Thanks so much x

I'm going to call them again as soon as they open at 10.30. I'm not leaving him until then without anything being done. My poor boy :-( I did tell then he had a problem with his teeth before and didn't eat the morning I took him in. If needs be ill take him again today for something and take him early morning before I go to work, leave him to see the more rabbit savvy vet and then collect him after work.

I hope they do something today - so worried about him :-( xx
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I honestly wouldn't worry too much yet. Sounds like you're doing the right things so fingers crossed whether it's gut or tooth related or something totally different you'll have caught it early.
Good luck, hope he picks up soon x
 
Springfield24 said:
I honestly wouldn't worry too much yet. Sounds like you're doing the right things so fingers crossed whether it's gut or tooth related or something totally different you'll have caught it early.
Good luck, hope he picks up soon x
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Thanks x have an appt at 3.30 today, so hopefully he will get something to help x
 
While you're at the vet today I'd maybe ask them to check th inside of his mouth again. Being picky about food is also a classic symptom of dental problems and it can be difficult to see everything when bunny is awake.
 
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