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Rabbit is sick and has strange droppings2007-11-24 22:14:24

my rabbit hasn't been coming out of the corner of his cage today and he isn't coming out of it like normally! he just sits there kind of puffed out. he won't drink or eat. this happened just this morning. he feces is sort of in a link and kind of wet and squishy..

what is wrong with him and what can i give him to help him? does this require veterinary attention? thanks

Answers:

Yeah my 3 year old guinea pig did the same thing. I thought he was dying and took him to the vets the next day and he died there. I believe he had some kind of cancer that just wasn't noticable untill then. Good luck and I hope all goes well!

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yes he needs to go to the vets,,

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try calling the vet

if u can't go to it

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It could be hair impaction or other intestinal illness. I'd say yes, take him to a vet that is experienced with rabbit medicine (not all are).

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Yes, your rabbit MUST see a vet ASAP! If you can't get to the vet today, I would recommend that you try to give your rabbit water with an eye dropper. Your rabbit could get even sicker if given NO water! If you need to have someone hold your rabbit in a towel, while you try to give your rabbit the water, that's fine!! Thanks, and, good luck,

~ Future Vet

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The best thing to do is to call a vet and speak to someone there about the problem with your rabbit. They will be able to tell you if there is something you can do at home or if the rabbit needs medical attention. Is it hot there at the moment? Your rabbit could be feeling the heat too much which is why it is not moving or eating. If it was just the droppings being the problem i would suggest cutting out all fresh fruit and vehetables and just giving pellets until the problem is fixed as my rabbit sometimes had this problem but she would still eat, drink and move about as usual. Your rabbit does seem like it is not feeling well.