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Why has my rabbit stopped eating his pellets?
All the same, consider the reasons why a rabbit may stop eating pellets. Your rabbit finds pellets to be too filling, or does not exercise enough to work up a hunger. Your rabbit is bored with pellets, and prefers to wait for fresh treats. Your rabbit has dental pain, and the pellets hurt her teeth.
Why is my rabbit drinking but not eating?
Gut stasis is a common, potentially life-threatening condition affecting rabbits. It’s also known as ileus, gastrointestinal stasis and GI stasis. This makes the bunny more reluctant to eat and drink which, in turn, causes their condition to worsen.
Can rabbits go off their pellets?
Pellets are not an ideal rabbit food. Your rabbit should be quite adequately fed by good quality hay , some fresh greens, when available, and water. If he suddenly stopped eating the pellets, then maybe they are spoiled (often not visible), or he could have a tooth problem. He may not be drinking enough either.
How long can a rabbit go without eating pellets?
Rabbits are grazers who need to eat continuously. If they go even 12 hours without food, then they have a high chance of developing a potentially deadly condition called GI Statis. At most, a rabbit will typically live for around 3-4 days without eating.
What are the signs of a sick rabbit?
Signs of Illness and Injury in Rabbits
- Appetite Changes.
- Abnormal or Absent Fecal Output.
- Abnormal Behavior.
- Changes in Gait and/or Posture.
- Dull or Missing Fur.
- Difficulty Eating, Drooling, and Facial Swelling.
- Upper Respiratory Signs.
How do you feed rabbits without pellets?
One basic alternative feed is based on feeding alfalfa hay and rolled oats. My rabbits loved alfalfa hay even more than their grass hay, but it’s pretty high in protein and in calcium. If you feed alfalfa, you’ll need to pair it with rolled oats to get that increased phosphorus to balance out the calcium.
What to feed a rabbit that’s not eating?
Start with some mixed-vegetable baby food and a syringe. Force-feed your rabbit to stimulate its gastrointestinal tract. If your rabbit goes too long without eating, its intestines will fill with gas since normal peristalsis has decreased or stopped.
What can I feed my rabbit instead of pellets?
Lettuce, Cilantro, Baby Carrots, an inch of Zucchini, an inch of Cucumber, Broccoli, a Blueberry, a bit of Banana, Kale, Fennel Greens. I know that some people are concerned that not feeding pellets could mean that their rabbit will be lacking certain vitamins and minerals.
Is it normal for a rabbit to not eat pellets?
A rabbit not eating pellets is not necessarily a cause for concern. This is especially true of a rabbit not eating pellets, but eating hay. Your pet will still be obtaining all the nutrition she needs. All the same, consider the reasons why a rabbit may stop eating pellets.
Why won’t my Rabbit eat her food?
If your rabbit isn’t eating her food, she could be sick. Or she might be bored with her pellets. Always purchase the best quality pellets for your rabbit, saving money isn’t worthwhile if it jeopardizes your rabbit’s health. Pellets should be predominantly fiber, the more the better.
What does it mean when a rabbit leaves its food untouched?
When your rabbit leaves its food untouched, it’s obviously a sign that it has lost its appetite. In other cases, however, the changes may be subtler. If you aren’t sure whether your rabbit is eating, look for signs such as: Decrease or absence of fecal matter.
What do easyrabbits eat?
Rabbits eat plants like vegetables, herbs, a little fruit and grass hay. They can also eat rabbit pellets. Good quality rabbit pellets should have at least 22\% fiber, not over 14\% protein, and 1\% fat. Always read the label before you buy your rabbit pellets.