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Elderly bunny laying odd

Huckabunny

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I’ve got a 10 year old dutch/English cross, I’ve had him since he was 14 weeks but for the last couple of weeks he’s always laying flat on his belly with his paws splayed out and his chin flat on the ground. I know he’ll usually flop somewhere when the weather is hot but it’s unlike him to lay like this right in the middle of the garden. He still seems to be eating and drinking absolutely fine so I didn’t think much of it at first, I do have a picture however I’m not sure if I can submit one here (I’m a newbie.) I was just wondering if anybody else had experience with old bunnies and have seen this kind of thing before, and perhaps it’s just because he’s getting on a bit and cant hold his usual ‘head up, ready to run if necessary’ kind of pose? Thanks
 
I’ve got a 10 year old dutch/English cross, I’ve had him since he was 14 weeks but for the last couple of weeks he’s always laying flat on his belly with his paws splayed out and his chin flat on the ground. I know he’ll usually flop somewhere when the weather is hot but it’s unlike him to lay like this right in the middle of the garden. He still seems to be eating and drinking absolutely fine so I didn’t think much of it at first, I do have a picture however I’m not sure if I can submit one here (I’m a newbie.) I was just wondering if anybody else had experience with old bunnies and have seen this kind of thing before, and perhaps it’s just because he’s getting on a bit and cant hold his usual ‘head up, ready to run if necessary’ kind of pose? Thanks
dear huckabunny,-elderly bunz are always a concern, here is a link to what I believe will help you most,- http://www.medirabbit.com it is good you noticed a difference in posture,eating,drinking,etc.-as-prey animals hide their pain,etc..--sincerely james waller from the other kent..-usa-welcome to rabbits united [we stand..]
 
Hello and welcome. There is a tutorial on how to put photos on here and yes I have seen some of my rabbits lying in this position, maybe to cool down. You need something like Imgur first before you can put photos on.
 
I’ve got a 10 year old dutch/English cross, I’ve had him since he was 14 weeks but for the last couple of weeks he’s always laying flat on his belly with his paws splayed out and his chin flat on the ground. I know he’ll usually flop somewhere when the weather is hot but it’s unlike him to lay like this right in the middle of the garden. He still seems to be eating and drinking absolutely fine so I didn’t think much of it at first, I do have a picture however I’m not sure if I can submit one here (I’m a newbie.) I was just wondering if anybody else had experience with old bunnies and have seen this kind of thing before, and perhaps it’s just because he’s getting on a bit and cant hold his usual ‘head up, ready to run if necessary’ kind of pose? Thanks

Hello, it is hard to say if your Rabbit is laying 'flat out' because he's very relaxed or if there is potentially something wrong from what you have posted.

This link may help you to post photos

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?475766-Tutorial-How-to-Post-Photos
 
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