He hasn't been himself since we took his girlfriend away from him, but needs must as she had babies (we had thought them both female). He has become very quiet and seems to be eating very little today or yesterday, if anything at all. Is this just that he is pining for his partner or is something else going on? We haven't changed his food and have been trying to tempt him with his favourite veggies, but he just isnt interested. He will need to go to the vet tomorrow if I can't get him to eat, but in the meantime, any suggestions, would be great. Many thanks
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Male rabbit not eating
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ZakuraRabbit
Mama Doe
Many rabbits stop eating when their partner disappears
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Has he poo'd ? If not then I think he needs to be seen by a Vet today as if he has stopped pooing it means his guts have stopped working.
If he is pooing then is he getting enough human attention as he is now on his own? He may be feeling depressed and lonely.
If he can still smell the Doe he may also be feeling quite frustrated.
I would try to tempt him to eat with some tastey Veg, gratted carrot is often popular or finely chopped dark greens.
Dandelion leaves are good for getting Buns to eat too.
Again, it is important that he is still pooing and if he's not then it is necessary to get him seen by a Vet today.
I hope he feels better/happier soon
Janex
He must eat today or see a vet I think. Make him run about a bit and that might make him poo and his guts could get going again and he might eat some dandelions or something tempting - When Benny was like this one morning I put him the other end of the patio and he was so desperate to get back home he ran all the way to his hutch - then looked better and did some poops by lunch time. I wouldn't leave it longer than a day when they are like this though as it's very difficult for them to recover if left too long.
