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My bunny is lying down, weak, and not energetic. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

My bunny isn’t reacting like she usually does she’s lying down she looks weak but there’s nothing that could’ve made her sick or act this way so I don’t know what to do she’s normally really energetic and happy and she jus doesn’t react and I’m nervous because she keeps lying down and getting up and turning and lying down again.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Junior. It sounds as if she is uncomfortable and restless. Possible causes include gastrointestinal disease (obstruction, GI stasis, infections), urinary problems (kidney/ureteral.bladder/urethral stones, infections), reproductive problems (endometrosis, neoplasia, other) and more. A veterinary visit is highly recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Monitor food and water intake, defecation and urination. If possible, offer water via a syringe. If Junior continues to seem uncomfortable, an emergency visit tonight might be needed. Good luck.

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