Bunny may be in pain? Help!

[Mrs. Steele]

My female bunny, Daisy(she’s about 3 yrs old), hopped into her cage when it was time for her to eat.
I don’t like my buns being caged but I live in an apt and cannot leave them out while I’m away obviously.
Well, as I was shutting the little door she decided to try an push it back open. My girls are very full of spunk and personality!
Well I think she may have jammed her little paws when she did so. I checked her toes and such and didn’t see any signs of damage.
She was eating fine and even hopped so I knew she was okay?
Well tonight, I was letting her out and she just wanted to lay and it wasn’t her normal flop or relaxation. She isn’t acting right.
She didn’t take her apple treats or anthjng. She just kept sitting and wouldn’t move.
She’s shown no sign of pain that we can see. What should I look for? Any suggestions?

[LBJ10]

Hmm, if she is in pain, it doesn’t really sound like it’s related. How is she laying? Is she pressing her belly to the floor or anything similar?

[Mikey]

If shes not eating her favorite treats in a few hours, you should consider calling the vet. If she refuses to eat anything for more than 8 hours, she needs to see a vet asap.

[Rookie]

grinding teeth is a sign of pain as well…try and do the treat test again and see how she does. go from there. when was the last time she ate? poops if any today?

[Mrs. Steele]

She started off laying her normal way on her side.
But then whenever my husband or I would try to pet her, she’d back away and corner herself almost.
She loves us and always give us kisses. It’s odd.
She’s laying in a hen like position now.
Ears aren’t back, no big eyes, isn’t grinding teeth or heavily breathing.

[Mrs. Steele]

Posted By Rookie on 8/11/2017 10:37 PM
grinding teeth is a sign of pain as well…try and do the treat test again and see how she does. go from there. when was the last time she ate? poops if any today?

She isn’t grinding her teeth or showing any obvious signs of pain.
Her poops are fine and she did eat some hay.
It’s almost like she keeps repositioning herself as if she’s uncomfortable.
She wants to lay in the hen position or on her belly.

[Rookie]

hmmm…interesting. the re positioning and cornering to back away is my concerns. i would think a vet visit might be in order just to be sure as she is obviously in some discomfort.

[tobyluv]

When rabbits keep shifting positions, that can be an indication of gas. Do you have any infant simethicone drops that you can give her? Those are very helpful if you are dealing with gas.

[LBJ10]

I agree with tobyluv, laying on her belly and shifting uncomfortably are both signs of tummy pain. Gas is typically the cause of stomachaches in rabbits. I would try some simethicone and tummy rubs first. If she doesn’t snap out of it, then the vet may be in order.

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