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Drinking on his own is very good! And doing a bit of grooming is also great!

I think it would be safe to keep offering him hay tea, especially if he’s drinking it on his own.

You might also periodically offer some favorite herbs or hay strands to see if he will eat a bit on his own.

So I just gave him avout 6 full tea spoon of hay tea and he seemed to enjoy it. He’s doing a semi cleaning right now (laying down while cleaning his nose with his front paws) because a bit of tea dripped on him so at least he’s a bit “aware” and not completely lethargic.

He is still wrapped up in a blanket but I’ll put a heated plush next to him for a bit more warmth. I just started making hay tea so I will try giving him some and will keep updating. He drank about 3 tea spoons of water about thirty minutes ago and he didn’t seem to have a problem with that. I’m not sure what the last time he ate was as I always…[Read more]

Sounds like things are progressing! How long are your sessions now?

I see this was last posted a bit ago, how is he doing now?

I haven’t heard of this happening and it seems very unusual, but I agree that it could be a sign of an overall low body temp, which is often a response to pain or shock (especially with the other symptoms you are seeing).

Supportive care until you can get him to the vet will be important…[Read more]

Hi and thank you for the fast answer

Unfortunately going to the vet now isn’t an option because where I’m from there is no vet emergency room open at night
I followed the video’s instruction and didn’t feel anything hard which reassured me because I did give him a bit of water before posting here.
I checked his tongue and it is still cold but…[Read more]

Ah, you updated while I was commenting. Here’s the reality of things: ultimately, if a rabbit does not eat for approaching 12 hours, that is an emergency that needs to be resolved stat. Some rabbits experience instances of gas pain (like humans), not eat, and it will pass in a couple hours. Some instances however, waiting will not help and they…[Read more]

Oh my gosh, I’m sorry too post again but my 2 females are actually snuggling after some mounting & chasing… they are snuggling!! I’m so happy for daisy too find her place into another bond. I’m crying but this time is happy tears because my girl has new bond, im still so very sad because my boy isn’t here, I know it’ll take time but grieve is a…[Read more]

“slow” is a bit worrisome. Is it perhaps a time he is usually not so active? Do you see a good amount of healthy poop in his litterbox? Will he take a treat if you offer it? Is it still cold now or is improving?

I have never heard of a cold tongue, but I imagine that deals with body temperature/circulation. In humans, it’s supposedly in response…[Read more]

Little update: I gave him a banana which is his favorite but he didn’t even nibble on it once. He laid back down and I just noticed he’s a bit incontinent. He made 3 little pee drops which he never does. I’m definitely bringing him to the vet tomorrow (it’s night time at the moment so I can’t now) but does it sound really bad?

Yes, bonded before. The most amazing thing has happened..  they are eating together, no fur pulling anymore still bowing heads & no one is giving in too groom the other. But this is amazing hopefully. I tried adding a photo but it said I wasn’t allowed. This is a good sign though, hopefully? X

It’s weird that I found this post which exactly states my concern as well! In my experience rabbits eat the most throughout the night but this young bun (4 months old) that I recently adopted doesn’t seem to eat much at night. In fact he leaves his hay pretty much untouched when I check on him in the morning. He also naps during the day too. He…[Read more]

Supervised time in a pen sounds like a great idea (with the disclaimer that if you’re in an area with RHDV2 you should get your bun vaccinated before allowing time outside). 🙂

I don’t really tolerate a lot of fur pulling, but people vary in what they allow. It’s very important to prevent fighting though, so if you aren’t sure what that looks like I would interrupt. Have you bonded before?  You might review the info here if you haven’t: https://binkybunny.com/infocategory/bonding/

Thank you so much, Bam!  That’s exactly it — if the cure is worse than the disease, just like you say.

Thank you so much for your encouraging words — that means a lot.  🙂  Yes, I’ll try giving him a bit more oats (ensuring it doesn’t reduce his eating other foods).  I was giving him subQ fluids yesterday (because he’s still recovering from the…[Read more]

I agree that those who walk their rabbits are doing it more for themselves instead of the rabbit. If the rabbit’s safety and engagement is the first priority, the clear choice is a structured pen outside under 100% supervision or simply doing more engagement indoors with the rabbit.

Hi, thank you for the links to the other threads. Even though I was so excited to walk him, I think it would be a terrible idea, so I think I will just let him go outside in his pen like usual instead of stressing him out