Thanks MM. He’s off his food, hiding, repositioning a bit, what I think is teeth grinding occasionally…I’ve given simethe and tummy rubs a few times. He also acted really odd earlier this morning which I think was due to pain.

Little under an hour before we see vet. Rumballs normally a champ with hay eating. He ate a few strands early this morn but nothing else. I don’t think he has pooped – really not sure… I’m reluctant to try give him fluids or force feed until we’ve been to vet. I’m also wondering about possible urinanry issues or teeth. Many things going thru mind of course. Hope to have answers soon. For the last hour he’s been behind chair in reasonable loaf position, not hunched but he is just not right. I keep thinking I’m over reacting then I talk myself round. Better he’s seen now than not.

Thanks for the vibes everyone. WE needed them – I know I did! Things seem to be improving…Rumball came out the carrier after trip to vet and ate a little hay and some apple. He’s also had a few pellets tonight and used the litter box (I’m 90% sure). He’s not good but I’m happy to see him eating something and moving about a little. My fear was/is that even if tummy upset wasn’t main cause, his lack of eating may lead to gut slow down anyway. I think the car trip itself may have helped move things along even though they both disliked it.

The vet seemed ok. He took temp(norm), checked ears, molars and palpitated gut(no hardness). Only thing I was little wary of was his suggestion of giving pineapple juice…though he was saying it for the fibre content not the bromelin enzyme.
So Rumball got injection of baytril and oral baytril to take home & probiotic sachets. He suspects possible urinary tract infection. Even bladder stones, and sent me home with urine sample container in case. They are going to get hold of criticare from other clinic too. The vet brought that up so that made me feel more confident that they knew something about rabbits. It seemed VERY dog/cat orientated place. Anyhow, I don’t think I’ll be needing to force feed – thank goodness.

It’s really hard to tell what exactly is the issue but UTI is high on suspect list just because of the oddness of his behaviour. I always suspect gas when they let me massage the tummy as they wouldn’t normally. Rumball allowed it and he’s normally off running whenever my hands approach unless I’m on lying on the floor to pet him. This morning he lay down in the litter box and I picked him with no trouble. He also flopped onto his side several times trying elevate his head onto the hearth. He’d stay for a second, get up and do it again. Really odd. He’s eyes were round and he was fretting. I think it was pain…..? I remember Jersey behaving really odd one time (with balance) and she went on baytril and came good really fast. I’m hoping same for him.

I have some questions…..If he does have UTI or bladder stones, would my massaging his gut have aggravated things? Also, what makes them suspectible to UTI’s? Is there things I can do to prevent these infections.
 

Oh and MimzMum, Jersey is fine. Let’s just say she wouldn’t make a good nurse. Actually, at the moment if she goes to Rumball he starts grooming her as usual. She’s not giving him any special attention. It’s all good though, she’s not punishing me for having taken her in the car. Strangely, she was the one I considered taking to the vet Friday afternoon. She jumped out my arms and was favoring a paw but it was temporary. I felt so bad!

Yes, he did pee (though only a little) in the corner where he’d spent most the day and sat in it.  This was why vet suspected UTI. I’m a little wary though that I got standard treatment from non-rabbit vet though. Baytril and pineapple juice. He did check other things thoroughly though so I’m in two minds as usual. I think I’ll feel more comfortable talking with my own vet where to go from here.

He’s back to normal this morning. Actually he’s being humpy toward Jersey today. I don’t know if it’s dominance or not but it indicates his energy level is good.

I wouldn’t think the one injection of an antibiotic would have brought on this recovery. I’m also reluctant to give the oral baytril in case it upsets his appetite but I’ll be a good girl and see it thru. I do need to be more vigilant and watch for signs regarding bladder issues. 
 

I’m a little insulted on Rumballs behalf I must say.  The vet rated his 4 out 5 for body condition - 5 being obese.  I think he’s lost weight and looking so much better! 

Thanks – he seems good still. Fighting me on having the meds but if he can fight, it’s means he’s healthy right? I have found a few pee puddles and drips but I don’t know exactly who is responsible. Actually, this and mainly poop in the bunny area has been happening for ages but I had put it down to behaviour and post bonding territory stuff. Or that they both mark the space against me. Now I’m being more vigilant to see if it’s Rumballo with bladder issues.

Actually, he doesn’t drink alot. Neither really do but in the evenings in the living room, I see Jers go to drink a few times. Rumball I see drinking less. And he eats more hay so I would have thought he’d drink more. Also he’s not as super keen on the veggies like Jersey. He eats them, just over longer time – he eats more now though. Outdoors he would always chew on the driest stuff but I have noticed him munching on fresher grass lately.

Good point though BB – I’ll have to observe this more closely also. I have the water in a crock and this is what he had in his former home. I wonder if adding a sipper bottle would encourage him? Of course, the UTI was a guess by the vet not actually confirmed but both them increasing thier water intake can’t hurt.