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- 07/24/2010 at 11:37 AM
  Queensbun
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  I’m getting worried about my bun. He is sitting in a corner that he usually doesn’t go in and not moving around much or eating. He ate the hay I put out for him overnight and had a treat this morning but other than that, hasn’t eaten his morning greens or anything else – he’s always been a good eater. He won’t touch his greens, hay, pellets – even turned down all his favorite treats. He was playing this morning so I didn’t notice anything wrong until about 3 or 4 hours ago. I’m going to try simethicane in case it’s gas – I’m going to run out and pick up some right now. Other than that and some belly rubs, can anyone recommend anything else? Am I being a worrywart?
- 07/24/2010 at 12:35 PM
  bunnymum16
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  if your bunny dont eat after like 4 hours,its best to take it to the vet.is he bloated?its ok to be worried.i would too if i were you.
- 07/24/2010 at 12:36 PM
  bunnymum16
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  also check his litterbox if he’s been pooping.make sure you have water too so he wont be dehydrated.
- 07/24/2010 at 12:40 PM
  Monkeybun
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  If he’s acting off, it would be a good idea to make a vet appointment, as bunnies don’t change habits unless something IS off. Try the simethicone, check his litter box, and call the vet. Better to be safe than sorry!
- 07/24/2010 at 2:56 PM
  Sarita
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  Definitely if you are worried, take him to the vet. He could be off due to a number of things and a physical examination would be a good idea. Simethicone won’t hurt, but it’s not a cure for everything.
- 07/24/2010 at 7:47 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  You do not sound like a worry wart. You sound observant…and with rabbit health that is vital. It’s a bit late now so I am figuring that either the simethicone and massage helped or you went to the vet.
  
  Keep us updated!
- 07/25/2010 at 7:42 AM
  Queensbun
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  Yay, he’s eating again! I gave him a dose of simethicone and massaged his belly – what really scared me was that he didn’t fight me when I picked him up. As with most rabbits, he absolutely hates being picked up! I went out for a while and when I got back, he was up & about and had eaten some of his greens. I gave him another dose (this time he gave me a hard time when I went to pick him up so that was a good sign!) and he’s eating somewhat but definitely not as well as before. He had a big poop last night (what a relief!) but some of it was soft/abnormal. But he pooped regular this morning so that’s good. I’m trying to encourage him to eat more hay and pellets (which normally he loves) but at least I’m not in a total panic like I was yesterday. His rabbit-specialist vet is out of town until Tuesday and the backup vet was also unavailable. I’m hoping that he’ll continue to do better. Thanks for all the advice & support!
- 07/25/2010 at 10:56 AM
  bunnymum16
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  glad to hear he’s doing better.
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