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My once bred European Lop bunny, Flops, has recently been sepreated from her 9 week old little ones (I'd say a week or so ago) and Though she still gets to see the one we kept she has seemed to have lost weight. We have moved her outside since its warmer out and she has been in the outdoor hutch last summer as well. I wouldlnt consider her scrawny, far from it, but just slimmer, is this just because she's no longer producing milk or should I be worried?
 
I would get her checked over by your Vet.
Weight loss is SOMETIMES the first sign of a problem and its better to act sooner rather than later.
Feeding her family will have taken a lot out of her, especially if she is still young herself.
I am sure your Vet will be able to advise you :D :D

Janex
 
It won't be because she misses her litter, in all honesty, she is probably releaved! Is she eating the same amount as she was before? I'd agree with JCO, get her checked over as weight loss can be a sign of several problems. I'm sure she'll be fine though! I'll keep my fingers crossed.
 
rabbit is not the kind of creature that is that attached to their babies. So it won't be the lack of attachment. Wt. loss is always bad news so have a vet check out.
 
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