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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 12/30/2017 at 5:21 PM
  Lu
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  Lu is a dwarf rabbit. He’s barely a month old. About two days ago I started noticing signs that made me really concerned. Lu is usually cheerful, noisy, fast, active, clingy and likes showing love by licking my hands often. However lately he has gotten calm, quiet, not clingy anymore, doesn’t lick my hands and isn’t clingy at all. Also he is pooping and peeing way less. When he does poop, his feces are smaller than they used to be or sometimes they aren’t as hard as they should be. Maybe I’m just mistaken but it looks like he also eats and drinks less. What should I do? Can anyone please help?
  
  I don’t know if I should bring him to the vet. Perhaps there’s something I could do? Or will it fix itself?
- 12/30/2017 at 8:49 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Do you also have Lu’s mother? A month old is too young to be separated from his mother and her care. If someone sold you a rabbit that’s only 4weeks old, that’s extremely irresponsible and you should double check any care information and directions they gave you with the information on this website (Bunny Info section).
  
  I would bring him to the vet. A professional needs to assess a rabbit this young to see if he/she has any ailments from being weaned too early.
  
  Small poops and lack of peeing are not good signs.
  
  Bring him to an exotic vet, not a dog/cat vet. While well intended, regular vets do not have the necessary knowledge to treat rabbits.
  
  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.
- 12/30/2017 at 9:35 PM
  jerseygirl
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  I also have same questions as Wick. Just wanting some more detail on this baby’s history.
  With a rabbits this young, things can go downhill quickly so noting these changes in important.
  
  A vet visit with someone who is rabbit-savvy wouldn’t hurt. Maybe bag up some of the softer poop to be tested also.
  
  {{{Baby}}}
  
  ETA: Have you seen cecals (caecotrophs) before? The “poop” that rabbits reingest?
  
  Does the bun have a water bottle? Is that functioning properly?
- 12/30/2017 at 9:38 PM
  LBJ10
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  If he was older, I wouldn’t be all the concerned. But 4 weeks old? Yikes! I would consult with a vet anyway. If for nothing else, at least to make sure you’re doing everything right. Babies that young are definitely more delicate.
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