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My bunny has loose stools and won't drink water. What diet helps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

Hello Sir/ Ma'am, I have a bunny. He is around 1 year Old. He do running poop in morning time that is in between 8 to 12 pm. Thereafter and before that his poop are normal. What should I do? I gave him tablet for loose motion as suggested by a vet. HE NEVER DRINKS WATER. We tried with bottle, spoon, plate etc but he run away or threw the bowl. We give him mostly hay & less apple, banana, grapes etc Please help what should We do?? Plz help. Kindly request to you to help my bunny.

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Answered By Elva Ma DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2018

Hello, and thank you for your question. The best way to get a bunny to drink water is to feed him leafy green veggies that have been previously soaked in water for a few minutes, such as kale, parsley, cilantro, dandelion greens, carrot tops, etc. However, when a bunny has loose/runny stools, I find the best thing to do first is to eliminate ALL veggies and fruits, and only free a diet of timothy hay, and a small amount (1/8 to 1/4 cup) of pellets. This in itself may help to resolve the runny stools, and once resolved, you can start to re-introduce one type of leafy green veggie at a time. Always leave out a bowl of fresh water at all times and allow him to drink when he wants. I hope this helps, and that Efiti feels better soon!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on March 14th, 2018

    Provide a water bottle with fresh water at all times. He is likely drinking something when you are not around. Disconcerting any fruits or vegetables and feed only timothy hay or similar grasses. If he is older than 7 months, do not feed any alfalfa. If the soft stool does not resolve, have Efiti examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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