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rabbits not drinking

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is there any reason why rabbits that normally drink a full bottle every day would suddenly stop and only drink about a quarter of that over the last 4 days?

with work and moving house i haven't been able to get to the vets as they've been fine in themselves. had they appeared ill i would have taken them to the emergency vets but they're 100% and eating normally.

we're off to the vets tomorrow but am i over reacting if they're otherwise ok? it seems strange that it's both of them not just one :?
 
Have you checked that the water bottle is not bunged up? Or that the ball-thingy in the nozzle is not covered in lime-scale?

Janex
 
Pippa's not drinking as much as she was a couple of weeks ago and I'm putting it down to the weather cooling down a bit
 
Mine drink loads less if they are on veg - and it's weather dependent too!

If you're worried, buy another water bottle, or even put a bowl in just to make sure they're ok.

I have to admit to making a huge error with my two a couple of years back - I must have squeezed the bottle before turning it over, making suction so no water came out! I realised they hadn't drunk much, let them out, and the immediately went for a puddle to drink! - it was only then i realised! :oops: (poor buns, stupid me :( )
 
Replace the water bottle to a bowl for the next few days. Measure the amt. If she drinks more, then there is something wrong w/ that bottle.
 
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