Been in to feed my 2 bunnies this morning and the female wouldn't eat her pellets. She ate a strand of hay and abit of dried herbs but then went and laid down. Totally out of character for her. She was still pooping though. Iv given her some zitac syrup and pain relief (similar to metacam) is there anything else I can do other than take her to a vet?
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Not eating but still pooping?
- Thread starter Jess2107
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Shrinkie
Mama Doe
I'm not too sure on what else but if concerned it's all out-of character then I second weeble. Sometimes a vet trip is just the way to go to know for sure.
You have given some relief for pain which poss going to be a big part just now at most alll I could say is monitor her for next few hours and see if there is any improvement as it's been just one morning so she's maybe just had an off moment.
I'm in no way the best for advice and i know you are looking for an alternative to vets but sometimes I don't think it's worth supplementing veterinary aid, esp if you are worried
You have given some relief for pain which poss going to be a big part just now at most alll I could say is monitor her for next few hours and see if there is any improvement as it's been just one morning so she's maybe just had an off moment.
I'm in no way the best for advice and i know you are looking for an alternative to vets but sometimes I don't think it's worth supplementing veterinary aid, esp if you are worried
MightyMax
Banned
If you can't tempt her with some rose leaves or freshly picked grass or something else then I would say the vet. It's a small step to a rabbit stopping pooing and you have trouble on your hands.
Good luck x
MightyMax
Banned
Yes it could in theory, although lots of bunnies chew lots of cardboard without ill effects.
I think a good supply of hay (and a bunny who will eat it!) is always good for 'pushing things through' as it were
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
If she has chewed off and eaten a lot of cardboard then personally I'd remove the tunnel now given that she has shown a transient sign of possible abdominal discomfort.
I hope she remains well now
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
MightyMax
Banned
Yes if she's eating it it's best to remove it. I agree, it's not a risk to take. Hope all is well x
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Good advice to remove cardboard she is eating. At best it may be slowing her digestion and causing her to have pain and gas.
