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Rabbits stop eating when they're ill or in pain -- even a bit of gas can make them stop eating. Shock can also make them stop eating. A new pet rabbit has recently gone through a big disruption, with lots of newness and changes and anxiety -- a rough, stressful transition can be enough to set rabbits off.
Unfortunately, rabbits can't safely fast like humans and other animals can: when rabbits stop eating, they quickly get sick, and it can be an exhausting (and expensive, and painful) process to get them healthy again (with lots of medications, fluids, syringe-feeding, belly massage...) -- and that's not counting whatever it is that made them stop eating to begin with (it could be a serious problem).
The first thing you should do if your rabbit isn't eating is get them eating again -- you can worry about the reason why (and what to do about it) later. If you don't know any rabbit first aid, bring the rabbit to a vet immediately. If your usual rabbit-savvy vet is closed, bring them to the nearest 27/4 vet's that sees rabbits. Print off the webpage linked below to give to the vet in case they are unfamiliar with rabbits ("Gastrointestinal Stasis, The Silent Killer" D. Krempels).
If you know first aid, treat for gas and dehydration and, if the rabbit is still defecating, syringe-feed; go the rabbit vet's as absolutely soon as possible; go to the emergency vet's if rectal temperature falls below 99 degrees Fahrenheit (37.2 degrees Celsius).
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It is extremely important that your rabbit does not stop eating! Rabbits can't fast for short periods like humans, cats, and dogs can. A rabbit will die within 24 hours after he stops eating! Rabbits may stop eating because they do not feel well, or because they have internal problems, or dental problems -- there could be many reasons. If you rabbit is not eating you must take him to a vet immediately! See the related questions below for more information.
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Your dwarf rabbit is 9 weeks old and is eating his own rabbit droppings?
Rabbits and dogs sometimes eat their poo because they can still smell nutrients in it that we cant. We say "ewe" but it isnt bad for them. So it is OK if it eats its poo.
What is an example of a carnivore eating a herbivore?
A wolf eating a rabbit.
How do you get rid of flower eating rabbits?
Get a rabbit eating flower.
How does a rabbit move?
a rabbit moves by eating to get energy for his/her legs to jump.
What is a unique characteristic of a rabbit?
the unique characteristic of a rabbit was jumping, eating carrots...........
Where does a rabbit get its energy to live?
by eating food
How do improve weighing a rabbit after its been fed?
When weighing a rabbit after it has been feed the biggest improvement one might see is on the scale. The weight of the rabbit after eating should be higher than it was before eating.
Is rabbit a consumer or proudcer?
A rabbit is a consumer, as it obtains its energy by eating grass and other vegetation.
If your rabbit doesn't eat what do you do?
If your rabbit is not eating, this may be a sign of serious illness. Consult a veterinarian.
What are examples of predation in the desert?
A snake eating a rodent, a fox or bobcat eating a rabbit, a cougar eating a deer.
Are there man-eating rabbit squirrels?
No that is so fake. === === === ===
What food group does the rabbit?
im guessing meat because ive never heard of vegatereans eating rabbit
