My rabbit won't eat or drink and is acting strange. Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My rabbit won't eat or drink and is sitting in weird places She is not acting like herself what should I do?
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Published on January 26th, 2015
A rabbit that is not eating or drinking should be seen by an exotic species veterinarian as soon as possible. She is at risk of developing dehydration and GI stasis which can lead to death. Until your appointment, you can try offering fresh, dark, leafy greens (kale, collards, etc) and other palatable greens, like cilantro, parsley, carrot top greens, to encourage her to eat. You can also soak rabbit pellets in water to make a slurry and carefully feed that to your rabbit via a syringe (baby dosing syringes can be bought in drug stores and discount stores). Make sure fresh Timothy hay and water is available. Carefully syringe feeding an electrolye replacement solution, like Pedialyte, can help with dehydration. http://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-health/gi-stasis-in-rabbits-a-deadly-condition/
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I would suggest contacting your local small animal veterinarian and have her seen asap.
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Published on June 3rd, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bunbun. I am sorry to hear that she has not been feeling well. If there is an emergency hospital in your area, I would have her seen today. If not, she will need to see her regular veterinarian tomorrow morning. She could have a sore tooth that is making her not want to eat or if you have seen any nasal discharge, upper respiratory tract infections are common. Rabbits can also experience a condition known as GI stasis where the food does not move adequately out of her stomach. Check her pen or litter box to see if she has been defecating normally. In the meantime, try highly palatable food in very small quantities to try to entice her to eat. You could also syringe her small amounts of water to help prevent dehydration. Make sure she is in a cool area as rabbits can over heat in the summer months. I hope this information helps as it is hard to say with the vague signs she is exhibiting. Good luck!
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