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Why is my rabbit drinking water but not eating?
Gut stasis is a common, potentially life-threatening condition affecting rabbits. It’s also known as ileus, gastrointestinal stasis and GI stasis. This makes the bunny more reluctant to eat and drink which, in turn, causes their condition to worsen.
How many days can a rabbit go without eating?
So, how long can rabbits go without food? Rabbits are grazers who need to eat continuously. If they go even 12 hours without food, then they have a high chance of developing a potentially deadly condition called GI Statis. At most, a rabbit will typically live for around 3-4 days without eating.
How many days can a rabbit go without food and water?
Food And Water Go Hand-and-Hand After three days of not being able to drink water, it will stop eating entirely. This is an extremely dangerous situation. Although it seems almost like an afterthought when you consider rabbit care, potable and abundant water is vital for a rabbit to remain healthy.
What do you do if your rabbit won’t eat?
If your rabbit is still eating a little bit, offer greens with higher water content, such as lettuce and celery, as well as lots of hay. Avoid feeding your pet rabbit pellets at this time. If your rabbit still refuses food, call the vet right away.
Why won’t my rabbit eat or drink?
When a rabbit isn’t eating, it’s usually because they are very ill or stressed. Conditions such as GI stasis, dental disease, or chronic anxiety are likely culprits. If your rabbit ever stops eating for more than 10 hours at a time, they should be brought to a veterinarian for emergency care.
Why is my rabbit not drinking water?
The water could be the wrong temperature: Because rabbits like water match the ambient temperature, they will refuse to drink the water if it is too hot or too cold. Water bottle or bowl is not clean: You need to clean out the bowl or bottle regularly. If it is dirty, your rabbit will reject the water.
Can rabbits starve to death?
A continued diet of rabbit will produce rabbit starvation — diarrhea will begin in about a week and if the diet is continued DEATH MAY RESULT.”
How do I know if my rabbit is dehydrated?
Your rabbit may be dehydrated if you see any of these problems: thick sticky saliva, crusty eyes, poor appetite, small amounts of dark colored urine, or hard dry fecal pellets. In order to correct dehydration, extra water must be given to your rabbit. Sometimes this can be done by helping the rabbit drink.
How do I encourage my rabbit to eat?
Syringe feeding can stimulate your rabbits appetite. Offer fresh parsley and other fragrant, tasty herbs throughout the day. He may eventually take a nibble. Even waving tempting treat foods in front of him can entice your annoyed rabbit to take a bite and decide food isn’t so bad after all.