My bunny has orange pee and isn't drinking after its friend died.

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hi i just got 2 bunnies about a month ago and 1 of the bunnies died last night without showing any signs of being sick. i have changed their bedding to paper because it was pine. they have been on and strict diet of carrots and lettuce which now i have come to realize that that is bad and am changing it to hay. but my one bunny is now showing signs of not drinking and has orange pee. any help? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Usually orange or red urine in rabbits is due to plant pigment dicolouring it, especially beta carotene from carrots, so this is likely why the urine is orange. This is not so concerning but not drinking is. The bunny may be anxious following the death of its friend or could be sick with gut stasis or something else. Considering what happened to the other rabbit I would have this one checked over by the vet asap. Not drinking could quickly lead to dehydration and is a sign something serious is going on.

My bunny has orange pee and isn't drinking after its friend died.

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