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- 11/03/2017 at 6:46 PM
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  Okay guys my rabbit suddenly started to shove his hay out of the litter box! He is not eating it! And I am worried because his poops are getting kind of smaller! He runs around and does Binkies and stuff but he just won’t eat his hay! Help! Do I need to take him to the vet? Should I just wait another hour or so?
- 11/03/2017 at 7:36 PM
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  Is it hay that’s been sitting out for a while? Rabbits can be very selective about their hay.
  
  What else do you feed him and how much?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/03/2017 at 7:37 PM
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  Is it hay that’s been sitting out for a while? Rabbits can be very selective about their hay.
  
  What else do you feed him and how much?
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/04/2017 at 10:36 AM
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  No this is fresh hay from the package! I feed him a pinch of alfalfa pellets a day and an Oxbow carrot and dill treat. He eats for a couple seconds and then stops. His nighttime hay looks almost untouched and he’s sitting in the corner of his cage. He usually bounces out the second I open the door but today he stayed in. Maybe right now he’s tired because of the morning?
- 11/04/2017 at 11:19 AM
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  That sounds like a dental problem. I think you should book a vet appt. His teeth may be hurting him, causing him not to eat. Syringe feed him critical care if he hasn’t been eating much to keep him fed until then. It’s important to get him to eat and poop.
  
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- 11/04/2017 at 6:32 PM
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  He’s active right now! Running around again! I changed his litter box and I put new hay in there to see if it makes a difference. For his teeth I’m not sure because I give him a chew stick every day and he has no problem devouring it. Maybe he didn’t get enough excersise? That can make a rabbit not hungry I suppose. My dad isn’t taking it that seriously. He said if the rabbit is active then it’s fine but then again my dad isn’t an expert with animals. If I don’t see a change after his daily run of the house I will take him to a vet. How can you tell if the vet is well educated with treating rabbits or not?
- 11/04/2017 at 6:32 PM
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  He’s active right now! Running around again! I changed his litter box and I put new hay in there to see if it makes a difference. For his teeth I’m not sure because I give him a chew stick every day and he has no problem devouring it. Maybe he didn’t get enough excersise? That can make a rabbit not hungry I suppose. My dad isn’t taking it that seriously. He said if the rabbit is active then it’s fine but then again my dad isn’t an expert with animals. If I don’t see a change after his daily run of the house I will take him to a vet. How can you tell if the vet is well educated with treating rabbits or not?
- 11/04/2017 at 6:32 PM
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  He’s active right now! Running around again! I changed his litter box and I put new hay in there to see if it makes a difference. For his teeth I’m not sure because I give him a chew stick every day and he has no problem devouring it. Maybe he didn’t get enough excersise? That can make a rabbit not hungry I suppose. My dad isn’t taking it that seriously. He said if the rabbit is active then it’s fine but then again my dad isn’t an expert with animals. If I don’t see a change after his daily run of the house I will take him to a vet. How can you tell if the vet is well educated with treating rabbits or not?
- 11/04/2017 at 6:36 PM
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  I gave him a chew stick yesterday and this morning and those things are tough. He devours them in seconds! And he bites things often. He’s pretty active right now but hasn’t touched his hay. Maybe I don’t let him excercise enough? That can cause all that eaten food to just sit in his stomach. If he doesn’t eat after his daily run of the house i will for sure follow your advice and take him to a vet. I hope he’ll be okay. Thank you!
- 11/04/2017 at 6:37 PM
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  What the heck? This stuff is repeating three times! It’s my WiFi guys I’m sorry
- 11/04/2017 at 6:40 PM
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  Rain is eating his pellets! Should I give him just those for a while?
- 11/04/2017 at 8:56 PM
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  It’s most likely the website, not your WiFi, no problems. The repeat posts are happening a lot these days.
  
  Activity is good, but like humans, we can still do daily activities even if we’re a bit discomforted. Unlike humans though, rabbits need people to jump in and help with many of their ailments.
  
  I don’t remember the exact method, but rabbits use different parts of their mouth and different teeth to grind and chew different materials. Hay requires a lot of mouth maneuvering and grinding of the molars back and forth, which is why when there are dental problems, rabbits will still eat veggies and pellets, but not hay.
  
  Always let him have access to hay. Rabbits will overeat pellets and become fat, so the root of this decreased hay eating needs to be solved! Hay is the most important item for rabbits, so nor eating it needs to be addressed.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/04/2017 at 9:20 PM
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  Yes I’m trying to get him to eat hay. Is a lopsided looking mouth a sign of a tooth problem? When I see him walking around the house I notice that one side of the mouth kind of pokes out while the other is flat. But it’s not all the time because sometimes both become flat. When he yawns though his teeth look perfectly straight but I’m sure the straightness doesn’t matter.
- 11/04/2017 at 9:21 PM
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  I’m thinking of finding him a new home but first I want to make sure that he’s healthy. I honestly can’t handle this rabbit anymore. I’ve been fed up with his antics lately. It’s so sad because everyone else’s rabbit is so loving towards them.
- 11/04/2017 at 9:21 PM
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  I’m thinking of finding him a new home but first I want to make sure that he’s healthy. I honestly can’t handle this rabbit anymore. I’ve been fed up with his antics lately. It’s so sad because everyone else’s rabbit is so loving towards them.
- 11/04/2017 at 10:00 PM
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  I can’t visualize what you’re describing, but please take him to a vet to be examined if there’s a visual impairment to his mouth. He may have injured himself.
  
  If you feel you cannot take care of him, then rehoming him responsibly is a good choice. It’s good to know your limits and if you are not in a position where you can do that now, it would be best for both of you. A rabbit is not a simple pet and requires a lot of work, despite what Instagram and YouTube videos may show. Behind the scenes, there’s a lot, but ultimately if you are in a good place to commit the time and effort, it can be very worthwhile.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/04/2017 at 10:17 PM
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  Yes thank you so much for your help. I try to give him all I can. I put him first before my own self. I give him hours but I guess it’s not enough for a rabbit. The cleaning and the food and the money is not a problem for me or my family. We all give him so much love and time but he’s not as patient with us. I thank you a lot for your time!
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