Rabbit acting odd

[aerofine]

My 5 year old harlequin lion head cross is acting odd. Last week, I found him very lethargic, eyes closed, not moving, wouldn’t eat. I rushed him to the vet who said he was dehydrated and very low body temp. He was admitted and received glucose and fluids. He was not in stasis, vet could feel poops and his teeth are fine. Vet couldn’t tell me the issue.

I’ve since brought him inside (with his partner) to keep a closer eye. He’s generally fine, he eats his pellets, eats hay, drinking water. But his green food which he gets at tea time he’s not eating with the same voracity as he used to. They would both go mad for their tea and now he’s just picking at it.

I can’t work out what’s wrong or even if there is anything wrong. Anyone any ideas?

 

[Shimmer]

I would want him checked over by a vet again. Check teeth again. Do a full set of bloods. Maybe X-rays. Trust your instincts if you think there's something wrong - there probably is - you just haven't found it yet.

 

[Omi]

I agree, I would want him seen again by the vet to try to establish what the problem is.

 

[InspectorMorse]

What is his poo output like ?

 

[aerofine]

It’s hard to say exactly with the sharing of litter boxes but the poo I know is definitely from him is normal.

 

[InspectorMorse]

It’s hard to say exactly with the sharing of litter boxes but the poo I know is definitely from him is normal.

Are the greens you feed always the same kind and do you always rinse them well before feeding them. Sometimes the rinsing done prior to packing involves the use of chemicals. Some greens taste different at different times of the year.

If you still have a gut feeling that there is something wrong then act on it and get him checked over again by a Rabbit Savvy Vet.

Maybe try feeding fresh herbs rather than greens. Herbs tend to be more gentle on the GI tract. Most Rabbits seem to like coriander and flat leaf parsley. My Rabbits love Methi (Fenugreek), although it does make their wee smell like curry !

 

[aerofine]

Are the greens you feed always the same kind and do you always rinse them well before feeding them. Sometimes the rinsing done prior to packing involves the use of chemicals. Some greens taste different at different times of the year.

If you still have a gut feeling that there is something wrong then act on it and get him checked over again by a Rabbit Savvy Vet.

Maybe try feeding fresh herbs rather than greens. Herbs tend to be more gentle on the GI tract. Most Rabbits seem to like coriander and flat leaf parsley. My Rabbits love Methi (Fenugreek), although it does make their wee smell like curry !

They get herbs and different lettuce types such as romaine. I don’t feed kale, cabbage, broccoli etc. I’ve never rinsed their food tbh.

 

[InspectorMorse]

They get herbs and different lettuce types such as romaine. I don’t feed kale, cabbage, broccoli etc. I’ve never rinsed their food tbh.

IMO it’s always best to rinse fresh produce. Just as we would if eating it ourselves. Not saying that it’s the reason your Bunny isn’t eating the veg though. As I said, go with your gut feeling. If you have a concern that something still isn’t right seek further help from a Rabbit Savvy Vet

 

[aerofine]

Clinton is back to normal

 

[Omi]

Excellent Thanks for letting us know.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Clinton is back to normal

Well done Clinton