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Knox not eating.
- Thread starter Ratvan
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You say you are trying to find a Rabbit Savvy vet. If you start a new thread asking for recommendations for a Vet knowledgeable in Rabbits and say which area you are in, someone will suggest one. As you weren't given any meds to continue giving Knox when you got home, it sounds like you probably need to look for another Vet.
Ratvan
Warren Scout
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.
Do you mean you don't taste your homemade rabbit biscuits?
He really likes this Hay https://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/deans-meadow-hay-1077.html, about the only one where he eats more than 80% of the bag.
The only one at Pets at Home that he'll eat the similar amount is the Burgess Excell Stuff.
Thanks for the Timothy Hay link will get Knox some samples and see if I can get him eating more of a variety.
Ratvan
Warren Scout
No its all good, thanks for jumping in. I can't remember off the top of my head how much he weighs at the moment.
We have found a Vet for Innoculations etc and took him to one that I trust when he didn't eat so have more than one for him now which is reassuring
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
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.
That is a bargain for any hay, yet you get quality hay .
Even the better brands are becoming inconsistent. I purchased several boxes of timothy hay before I found one box with hay
Raven likes. I reserve it for him. Heidi and Madelyn like same strands Raven likes but they will eat heavier strands after they eat greens or the teaspoon or less of pellets they are allowed. I dread the day I run out of Ravens hay.
I tried orchard grass,organicbmeadow hay , oat hay , along withtimothy hay.
I do not use alfalfa and use timothy based adult rabbit pellets.
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
How is Knox this morning ?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that he is still very poorly. Are the Vets running any diagnostics at this stage ?
Ratvan
Warren Scout
They talked about doing some bloods. He is being given fluids via drip in his ear. Apparently he is still very active. Seems to be enjoying the syringe feeds and has his own room now since he keeps escaping the hutch. Not eaten any food by himself yet and has done 1 dropping all day. Now we play Russian roulette with credit cards
Having a bonded partner usually makes for a happier, more contented rabbit. The rabbits are also less likely to suffer from boredom as they will interact with each other.
However, if the cause of Knox's refusal to eat is due to dental issues, having a bonded partner, in my view, would have little or no impact. If the plan is still for Knox to have a dental next week, it might be a good idea to get some bloods done.
It is encouraging that he is lively at the vets.
I’m sorry he is poorly again
sending lots of vibes. Frosty was a confirmed dental bunny having had 2 dentals in a relatively short space of time, and not being a great hay eater. Since he’s had Fern, he munches hay at her side, is much happier and he’s not needed a dental in over a year (touches wood)
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I am sorry to hear Knox is poorly again, though I agree with the prior post that his being active at the vets is a positive. Fluids, syringe feeds, and meds must be making his system move so he is more comfortable, plus he is getting pain relief.
Once they need a dental, they eat even less hay and fiber so the teeth will wear down even slower.
Sending some positive vibes for you and Knox.
Once they need a dental, they eat even less hay and fiber so the teeth will wear down even slower.
Sending some positive vibes for you and Knox.
Ratvan
Warren Scout
I do wonder if part of it is stress and or boredom. He's been home since 8pm last night. He has been eating on his own but not a lot. I've given him some oral painkiller accompanied by a lot of honking this morning. Still really lively just not eating as much as he did. I have given up on different feeds as well now. Last time this happened was when we tried a different hay to the one he loves. So back to the expensive Pets at Home bales. Need to do some insurance shopping as this, with the new fish are bleeding me dry
Yes, unfortunately!
