Rabbits need to eat food every day. If they stop eating for more than 24 hours you should get professional advice from your veterinarian
Rabbits need to eat food every day. When they stop eating (called anorexia) there can be a variety of underlying reasons - some of which are much more serious than others. Possible causes include :
A poor (low fibre) diet
Dental problems - tooth overgrowth or misalignment (occlusion) of teeth
Gastrointestinal disorders : enteritis, obstruction, parasites
Liver disease - especially fatty liver in obese rabbits
Kidney disease
Urogenital diseases eg pyometra in females
Various metabolic diseases
Infections eg respiratory infections, abscesses
Poisoning
Cancer
Your veterinarian will be able to determine the cause of the anorexia and treat it appropriately. Loss of appetite is particularly serious in obese rabbits, because this can cause liver disease (called hepatic lipidosis). In some cases food may have to be given by hand.
Rabbits need to eat food every day. When they stop eating (called anorexia) there can be a variety of underlying reasons - some of which are much more serious than others. Possible causes include :
A poor (low fibre) diet
Dental problems - tooth overgrowth or misalignment (occlusion) of teeth
Gastrointestinal disorders : enteritis, obstruction, parasites
Liver disease - especially fatty liver in obese rabbits
Kidney disease
Urogenital diseases eg pyometra in females
Various metabolic diseases
Infections eg respiratory infections, abscesses
Poisoning
Cancer
Your veterinarian will be able to determine the cause of the anorexia and treat it appropriately. Loss of appetite is particularly serious in obese rabbits, because this can cause liver disease (called hepatic lipidosis). In some cases food may have to be given by hand.