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Knox not eating.

Ratvan

Ratvan

Warren Scout
Hi all,

So came down this morning and gave Knox his usual breakfast of Grass Hay, Alfalpha Pellets, Greens and a couple of blue berries. He has not touched a single thing 6 hours later. Luckily I have an appointment in the next 30 minutes but not with a specialist rabbit vet (still trying to find one)

Hes just laying in his litter tray, which he never does. Wont eat, hasn't drunk and is so so lethargic. Normally I cant even try and pick him up and today no issues not even a small struggle....
 
Ratvan said:
Hi all,

So came down this morning and gave Knox his usual breakfast of Grass Hay, Alfalpha Pellets, Greens and a couple of blue berries. He has not touched a single thing 6 hours later. Luckily I have an appointment in the next 30 minutes but not with a specialist rabbit vet (still trying to find one)

Hes just laying in his litter tray, which he never does. Wont eat, hasn't drunk and is so so lethargic. Normally I cant even try and pick him up and today no issues not even a small struggle....
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Poor boy, you are doing the right thing by getting him straight to the Vets. I hope that he will respond well to whatever treatment the Vet prescribes and that he will soon be 100% better x
 
I'm sorry to read about Knox. I hope that the vet appointment is successful and that he is soon well on the road to recovery. Sending him lots of vibes.
 
Well it is GI. He has had an injection of a motility modifier as well as pain killers. Was back to himself shortly making the vet chase him around the office. Also has a small amount of uneven wear on his molars.
 
I'm pleased that Knox is feeling a bit better. Is he now eating?

Did the vet give you some oral gut meds and pain relief to continue at home? Is the plan to monitor the uneven wear on the molars or did the vet suggest some treatment?
 
He still hasn't eaten but looks more comfortable. I've got nothing with me for taking home in accordance with medication. It's pretty much keep an eye on him and call tomorrow if no change.

The molars are going to be monitored, no sharp edges thankfully. Looking at picking up some chew toys for him.
 
Sending lots of vibes for him. As Omi said, normally gut meds are continued at home along with painkillers, as stasis is often caused by dental issues. And I’d also expect him to need a dental at some point soon unless the vet is going to monitor ......
 
Hes eaten the smallest sliver of banana now (his favourite) and is happier. I have some marigold and rose petals that he likes so will try those next. Sat on my lap getting ear rubs at the moment.
 
It is usual to continue the meds orally at home for a few days until the rabbit is eating and pooing normally. What are his poos like? If I were you, if Knox is not back to normal tomorrow morning, I would telephone the vet and request some oral gut and pain meds. It's also possible that his teeth are the cause of this episode and so I would ask the vet for some advice on their management.

Sending him lots more vibes. I hope he enjoys his marigold and rose petals :)
 
Omi said:
It is usual to continue the meds orally at home for a few days until the rabbit is eating and pooing normally. What are his poos like? If I were you, if Knox is not back to normal tomorrow morning, I would telephone the vet and request some oral gut and pain meds. It's also possible that his teeth are the cause of this episode and so I would ask the vet for some advice on their management.

Sending him lots more vibes. I hope he enjoys his marigold and rose petals :)
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Yeah that's the plan
 
Omi said:
It is usual to continue the meds orally at home for a few days until the rabbit is eating and pooing normally. What are his poos like? If I were you, if Knox is not back to normal tomorrow morning, I would telephone the vet and request some oral gut and pain meds. It's also possible that his teeth are the cause of this episode and so I would ask the vet for some advice on their management.

Sending him lots more vibes. I hope he enjoys his marigold and rose petals :)
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Yeah that's the plan
 
Hi, yeah I have a very well used litter tray this morning and Knox has returned to his boisterous self. Throwing his toys all over the house
 
Is there anything in particular that I can give Knox to try and stop this from reoccurring? He eats mainly Deans Farm Meadow Hay which is in a Hopper for want of a better word so he can eat all day as much as he likes. I do treat him with Alfalpha Hay that i stuff into his toys, sprinkle into rummage boxes etc so he has to work for his treats.

Also anything that I can try to try and keep his molars in good condition, he doesn't like twigs/sticks, in fact he usually marks them by chinning them and throws them under the sofa....
 
Since Frosty last had a dental, I’ve managed to get him eating more hay, his favourites are Timothy hay, oat hay and orchard grass from Timothy hay.co.uk, and sweet green hay from nature’s own. He eats much more of this than any other pet shop hay I used to buy. The single biggest and best thing I got him to encourage him to eat, was a friend, another rabbit from the local rescue. She is a good hay eater and they eat lots of hay together. Touch wood he’s not needed a dental since last November :thumb: they also love apple sticks.
 
Zoobec said:
Since Frosty last had a dental, I’ve managed to get him eating more hay, his favourites are Timothy hay, oat hay and orchard grass from Timothy hay.co.uk, and sweet green hay from nature’s own. He eats much more of this than any other pet shop hay I used to buy. The single biggest and best thing I got him to encourage him to eat, was a friend, another rabbit from the local rescue. She is a good hay eater and they eat lots of hay together. Touch wood he’s not needed a dental since last November :thumb: they also love apple sticks.
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That is something that I had considered, however Knox was a rescue due to his aggression towards other bunnies (never saw this as was a Pets At Home Store) so not 100% certain that this would work out. Plus would then be stuck with another Rabbit (as well as my Two Cats, Chicken, Knox and nearly 2 tonnes of Water) it would also mean that i'd have to most likely get him

Apple Sticks get the chin rub and toss treatment sadly. Although I have been on the look out for something to make my own willow/wicker toys for him
 
I'm afraid Pets at Home always say this sort of thing which has been disproved by many people who have adopted a similar rabbit. A spayed female would be the best choice if you decide to get Knox a friend. How many pellets do you give him? It should be about 1 to 2 tablespoons, this should mean he will eat plenty of hay which hopefully should keep his teeth in good order. Timothy hay is very good but any hay should be fine.
 
He has two tablespoons a day now. Half is hidden in play toys where he has to lift and move objects and push balls to get them. Hes always been good with herbs, greens and fruit but he is so fussy with eating hay.

The only way I can put this is, out of a bag of any hay (meadow, grass, alfalfa) he only eats the shorter thicker strands. Anything that is long and scraggly he ignores or tosses on his litter tray
 
Ratvan said:
He has two tablespoons a day now. Half is hidden in play toys where he has to lift and move objects and push balls to get them. Hes always been good with herbs, greens and fruit but he is so fussy with eating hay.

The only way I can put this is, out of a bag of any hay (meadow, grass, alfalfa) he only eats the shorter thicker strands. Anything that is long and scraggly he ignores or tosses on his litter tray
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Have you tried any of these, not you personally, I mean for Knox ! :lol:

https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/edibles/by-category/hay-grasses.html?p=7

https://www.timothyhay.co.uk/ (they will send you a small sample of each type of each if you ask :) )

https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/timothy-hay-with-carrot-and-apple-1kg


Thankfully I have not had a fussy eater regarding hay (or anything !!) for many years, but despite paying a lot for some of the 'posh' hays all 6 of my current Rabbits prefer cheap baled hay bought from a farm :roll: It costs about a fiver for a 20kg bale.
 
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