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Why is my rabbit suddenly lazy, not eating, and only drinking water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | 250 lbs

I have got a pet white coloured rabbit whom i love lot than me since this pet connected from last 2 years i got this as a small bunny later grewed up along my pet is very active but today i saw a drasticall change in my pets health as like my pets very lazy not reacting to anything also not having any food just have water so he drank that else apary nothing he is eating please help what should to be done in such case

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 25th, 2017

You rabbit might be suffering from gut stasis, a common condition in rabbits of all ages, you will need to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated, if it is only a mild stasis, medical treatment should be successful.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on November 28th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to a gastrointestinal condition such as gastroenteritis, among many other possibilities that should also be considered. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check on these possibilities and treat accordingly. Best of luck!

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