not eating

[pumpy]

hello! i am really worried about my rabbit, pumpkin. he’s been acting weird all morning. he sleeps in my room with the door closed, and usually when we open the door in the morning he runs right upstairs to get his food, but this morning we opened the door and he just sat there. he didn’t even come for banana or when we called him. i brought his food downstairs for him and he has fresh hay, a litter box, and fresh water nearby by. i’m confused because last night he was perfectly normal, he pooped, ate his dinner, and drank a ton of water. also ate some hay. i really don’t know what’s going on with him. we called the vet and they don’t have any open spaces right now. also, his tummy is making weird noises; like grumbles, but they sound like little squirts?
please help, thanks

[Wick & Fable]

It sounds like a potential bad case of gas based on the stomach noises. Can you get some simethicone (baby gas drops) and give him some? This can help pass any gas he may be struggling with. You can give him a little tummy massage to try and help as well.

As directed on the top of the forum page, not eating or pooping for 12 hrs is an emergency situation, so him rejecting food is worrisome.

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.

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