My rabbit is rapidly losing weight, weak, and has diarrhea. Help!
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 8 months and 12 days old
I had 2 bonded female rabbits both have rapidly lost weight one has died and the survivor is very weak and thin though she is picking up a bit though today she had diarrhea. What is the issue? How can I help her?
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Published on October 13th, 2017
It sounds like they could have a parasite or an infection causing the problem. It is very concerning that they both lost weight rapidly and one died. It would be best to have her examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. Your vet can run some lab-work, if needed, and prescribe medications to treat. She may need some fluids for dehydration, antibiotics, de-wormer, etc. Besides trying to get her to eat and drink, there isn't much more you can do without veterinary care. Hope she gets better soon!
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Published on November 7th, 2017
Stool can vary in size based on diet and hydration. Ideally, you want to see consistent size, shape and firmness. The size difference you are seeing now may be due to too little fiber in the diet, excess grooming or any degree of dehydration. Offer Mistie as much timothy hay or similar grasses as she will eat. Limit pellets and fruit/vegetables. Always provide fresh water. If she is lethargic or has a decreased appetite, have her examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits to diagnose illness or injury.
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Published on July 14th, 2017
Diarrhea is never normal, especially in rabbits. Have Shakespeare examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Check her teeth for malocclusion or overgrowth. Feed timothy hay or similar grasses, as much as she wants. Do not offer commercial pellets, fruit or other vegetables until the stool is normal. You can also supplement with Oxbow Critical Care for Herbivores to put weight on her if she is underweight.
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