My rabbit is lethargic and won't wake up when touched. Is he sick?

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He is a caged bunny. It’s been long since he’s had outside time. My bunny is eating well. Relaxing a lot. He sleeps on his side and doses off often. Now it’s starting to worry me because today when I checked, he didn’t even wake up from that relaxed position when I touched him. Instead he was dosing off. All other bunnies get right up when someone sees them sleeping. Should i be worried? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 7 months old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Snowball. This is mildly worrisome and a veterinary visit is a good idea to assess. Arthritis or spondylosis can make it difficult to stand quickly. Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a parasitic infestation common in outdoor rabbits and can lead to some neurologic problems. Metabolic disorders can also lead to lethargy. Continue to monitor for water and food intake. Good luck.

My rabbit is lethargic and won't wake up when touched. Is he sick?

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