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    Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.

    You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.

    We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.

    Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.

signs of pain

Is there any signs to indicate a rabbit is in pain. Thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Refusing food
Very small poo/no poo
Increased respiratory rate
Restlessness, unable to get comfortable, stretching out and pushing tummy to floor
Sitting hunched up possibly with eyes squinted
Grinding teeth (indicates excruciating pain)
Very cold ears
'Staring' coat/looking to be all fluffed up
Uncharacteristic aggression toward Rabbit companions and/or humans
Shivering

Some more obscure signs-

Self mutilation/biting/fur pulling/licking
Drinking own urine
Constant licking of everything and anything
Ptyalism (excessive salivation)
Taking themselves off to an unusual place (for them) to sit
Not wanting to be near companion Rabbits
Being bullied by companion Rabbits
Unable to keep themselves clean/mucky bum/urine staining/urine scald
Change of litter tray habits
 
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