Rabbit going senile

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- 11/21/2025 at 7:07 AM
  Paisley&Sage
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  Hello everyone. I have a 5 and a half year old neutered male holland lop mix named Paisley. Over the past 6 months, I believe he is in the beginning phases of going senile. For example, he will sit and face the corner of his hutch and just stare at the corner. He has more behavior which seems to indicate he just isn’t as sharp as he once was. I don’t believe he is sick because he is eating and drinking fine and seems happy. I simply think he is in the beginning stages of going senile. Is there anything like a supplement I can give him to keep him mentally sharp? Is there a chew or additive to his water? I do have another rabbit he lives with so the additive must be safe for her too if it’s put in their water. For reference for size, Paisley is 5.06lbs (2.3kg) and his house mate is a bit smaller so it would also need to be safe for a 3.3lbs (1.5kg) rabbit. His house mate, Sage, seems perfectly sharp mentally and like she does not NEED an additive, but they live, eat, and drink together. Thanks for your help!
- 11/21/2025 at 5:58 PM
  LBJ10
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  Thought – How is his vision? One of my bunnies started to act this way when his vision started getting worse as he aged.
  - 11/21/2025 at 7:45 PM
    Paisley&Sage
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    I don’t think he is losing his vision… he knows where his food and water is no problem and always seems to run over to me to say hi. I thought about that, but I don’t think it’s his vision.
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