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Rabbit become very quiet

emm_lamb

emm_lamb

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My rabbit (she's 6 on Friday) has become very with drawn and quiet. Usually if I offer her my hand she sniffs, chins and licks it, but she is just pulling her head away. She sits in the corner of her cage quietly. On Monday, when I noticed the quiet behaviour, I opened the cage door to let her and her daughters (4 years) out for a run. Her daughters ran happily, but she stayed in the corner of the cage. She is still eating and drinking. At the moment she is laying in my room, and I can here teeth grinding.
Occasionally she does get stomach aches and will sit quietly, but it usually only last one night.
Any suggestions?
Payday is on Thursday so I can take her to the vet if need be, but I thought I'd get some suggestions first.
 
I recommend a vet visit as usually a sudden change in behaviour can indicate a problem. It could possibly be dental related and bun may have toothache, best to get checked to be on the safe side. Hope she is okay x
 
That's an indication of pain or discomfort somewhere. I'd get her to a vet ASAP and not wait until Thursday, especially since she's been like this for a couple of days already :(. Has she been spayed?
 
Zoe is doing a lot better, and the weather is cooler than it has been which may have been a reason for her change in behaviour. Thanks for the advice, I'm keeping a close eye on her and will bring it up at her next check up.
 
emm_lamb said:
Zoe is doing a lot better, and the weather is cooler than it has been which may have been a reason for her change in behaviour. Thanks for the advice, I'm keeping a close eye on her and will bring it up at her next check up.
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I hope she is eating and poo-ing OK now. Keep an eye on any further change in behaviour .. Rabbits go downhill so fast x
 
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