what would you do?

elis-mum · Mar 17, 2014

I like to think I am quite in tune to my rabbits but at the moment Blousy my mini lop has me a bit baffled.

she isn't exactly ill but she is acting strangely.
She is pretty quiet and subdued, outwardly I can't see signs of pain or discomfort. Probably not as hyper as normal but she is moving about, grooming herself etc.. no hunching or poorly tummy signs.

she is eating but again there isn't the usual enthusiasm and she isn't eating as much.

I am wondering if she could be a bit off it because of her moult.. I have this with one of my others but not had it with her before.
I was in 2 minds as to whether to take her to the vet to be on the safe side. But she hates being caught and held and gets really stressed in the carrier so I don't want to take her for the sake of it.
I also keep thinking she isn't getting worse, if she was il surely she would be going downhill. she is eating, pooping etc.. so do I just keep a close eye on her?

What would you do?

Babsie · Mar 17, 2014

What would I do?
I'd act on 'better safe than sorry' and take my rabbit to the vet to be checked over. As you know, rabbits (as prey animals) are very good at hiding illness.

Bunny Buddy · Mar 17, 2014

If your instinct tells you there is something wrong then there is probably something wrong.

I had a similar experience with Artie when he was out of sorts for a few weeks, on and off, some days/times of day brighter than others. I knew he wasn't quite right. Eating slower, sometimes a bit spaced out and not really as aware as normal. It turned out to be kidney stone pain - something I would never have guessed. I didn't read his behaviour as pain but in hindsight it clearly was!

Back to the question - I'd want a trusted vet to check her over as well ie not the first appointment you can get but one you feel will be worthwhile.

elis-mum · Mar 17, 2014

Thanks, had already decided that and got her booked in first thing tomorrow.
She just had a bit of banana and a few dandelion leaves but something is definitely off.

Babsie · Mar 17, 2014

elis-mum said:
Thanks, had already decided that and got her booked in first thing tomorrow.
She just had a bit of banana and a few dandelion leaves but something is definitely off.

Thought you prob would have - sometimes writing down makes things clearer.

elis-mum · Mar 17, 2014

Bunny Buddy said:
If your instinct tells you there is something wrong then there is probably something wrong.

I

Back to the question - I'd want a trusted vet to check her over as well ie not the first appointment you can get but one you feel will be worthwhile.

I only have the one vet and she is very rabbit savvy. Will let you know how we go on.
thankyou. :thumb:

Bunny Buddy · Mar 17, 2014

elis-mum said:
I only have the one vet and she is very rabbit savvy. Will let you know how we go on.
thankyou. :thumb:

Good you managed to get an appointment so quicky. I hate having to wait once you've made your mind up that something needs doing! I hope it turns out to be nothing much.

elis-mum · Mar 18, 2014

Well typically this morning Blousy was kicking up her heels and waggling her tail like a spring lamb!

I still took her to be checked out, her tummy was checked and listened to and her teeth etc were all checked but nothingwas found.
When we got home I took the dog out and foraged a bit of sticky weed, dandelion leaves and straggly blackberry leaves which she tucked into.
She is still a bit off with me but after recently being wormed then me handling her a lot with this it doesn't surprise me. She usually comes back to me in time!

just a case of keeping an eye on her, there is a fair bit of fur in her poops too!

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