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Why is my rabbit having muscle spasms and gas? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 4 days old | 2 lbs

My lions head rabbit has weird muscle spasms or cramps, and o think she has gas? We have her simethicone and she was fine all night but she just had another one of those spasms. I'm not sure if we just have to be patient or does she have something else?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

As long as Bella is still eating, drinking, and pooping normally I would not be too concerned with the spasms. If she stops acting normal or exhibits any of these signs listed above, especially if she stops eating, then I would recommend taking her in to your vet right away. Rabbits can develop a very serious condition called gut stasis and if not treated can be potentially lethal. Hopefully you will not have to worry about this with Bella but I wanted to give you signs to look for just in case. Best of luck!

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