Rabbit interested in food, but not eating

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- 04/13/2016 at 7:48 AM
  ChesterCheeks
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  I have a roughly 8 or 9 month old lionhead rabbit that all of a sudden stopped eating. I have taken him to the vet, who did a full physical exam, xrays, and some other tests but ultimately told me she has no idea whats wrong with him, but he may have GI stasis. She gave me a couple medicines to help “coat his stomach” as well as also giving me the critical care.
  
  The ONLY thing he is eating is his orchard grass. He seems interested in dandelion greens and carrots, however he doesn’t eat them. He is also not eating. I have given him a couple rounds of the critical care however he is being stubborn and does not want to swallow it. I don’t want to keep forcing more in his mouth cause I’m afraid he’s going to aspirate it.
  
  He will only drink water from a syringe, I have tried to get him to drink from his crock as well as a water bottle and he won’t take it.
  
  His poop is normal size and consistency however since he is not eating there is much in his litter box, and since he is not drinking he is not peeing.
  
  Any suggestions on what might be going on other than the GI Stasis? Also, any tips would be greatly appreciated
- 04/13/2016 at 8:51 AM
  Bam
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  It could be his teeth. It’s rather typical that a bunny with teeth issues to be interested in food but unwilling to eat it. This can be the cause of stasis because if a bunny tummy doesn’t get enough fiber, it won’t be able to work properly.
  Ask your vet to check his molars unless it’s been done already. Sometimes molar spurs are very small and hard to spot, then you might have to sedate the bun to get a good look.
- 04/13/2016 at 10:07 AM
  ChesterCheeks
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  She did check his teeth and said they look good, however he is very squirmy so it’s possible she may not have gotten a good look. Thank you for the advice.
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