Why is my rabbit not eating, lethargic, and grinding her teeth?

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Why is my rabbit not eating and drinking? She's not energetic and it's normal but today my mother said her being unenergetic is not normal. When I watched over her when she was sick last week i noticed that she keeps gritting her teeth that produces sound. She's also stinky and I don't know. She lost the fur under her eyes too that happens because she stayed under the sun and the tears were falling from her eyes. Can you give me some human medicine that might work for her condition? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for sending the pictures of Brit. It appears as if Brit has eye discharge, possibly from an infection or blockage of her tear ducts. The tears can not drain, and then course down the side of face, causing the hair to fall out. This can also be caused by dental disease. Grinding teeth is often an indication of pain. Her head is held down and eye closed, another sign she is not feeling well. By the pictures she also appears thin, as if she is not eating well. There is no human medicine or any medicines that can be prescribed without being seen by a veterinarian. You should try and see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Also rabbits need to be spayed to prevent reproductive disease. Hope it works out well.

Why is my rabbit not eating, lethargic, and grinding her teeth?

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