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Think our bunny is depressed

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 10:57

We had a loss of a fur baby in our household this week, and the rabbit just hasnt been himself since. Has anyone had any experience with this? Do I just give him time? He is starting to worry me. :(

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 07:55
I do hope he's ok!
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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 20:02
old age JJ is the short answer to that question. Bunny is just miserable and am taking him to vet tomorrow. Worried he will just put himself to sleep if he carries on like this.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:37
What did the other animal die of? Maybe your rabbit is viral or suffering from the same ailment?
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:37
It's the year of the rabbit from 3rd February so he'd better get well! it's his year! :)
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:34
Do let us know how he gets on.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:11
We've had a lot problems with our bunny. I know she's really unwell if she won't eat mint and coriander as they are her absolute favourites. Has yours anything in particular he likes? We tried to get a second bunny as a friend for ours but they fought so badly;I had visions of them curling up next to each other but it didn't work out.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 12:19
I think the most important is that you monitor the eating. If he is not eating anything (not even his dry biscuits) and becoming thin, he needs to see the vet and be put on liquids. Is he eating at all? If he is, that's very good, the sadness will eventually go. Rabbits are just too sensitive, bless. Have been watching his food, and he is eating very little, even his favourite stuff. The idea was, no improvement in the next day or 2 he's off to the vet. So far he has lost a little weight, but not too much, and he's fairly solid so he has a bit to come and go on. He's drinking, so thats something. Thanks so much for your help estelle, I appreciate it.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 12:15
I think the most important is that you monitor the eating. If he is not eating anything (not even his dry biscuits) and becoming thin, he needs to see the vet and be put on liquids. Is he eating at all? If he is, that's very good, the sadness will eventually go. Rabbits are just too sensitive, bless.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:54
My friend had the exact same situation. The bunny became very sad, lost weight and developed a rash, doctors said from the loss of his friend and the weight loss his immune system became weak. My friend immediately went to get another guinea, but they were fighting so the guinea was returned to his old home. The bunny is alone now, and happy again (about 2 months passed). Give him time. Watch his eating and drinking. He will be ok - he is just sad, like you! HUGS! edited by Estelle on 07/01/2011 oh, thank god it's quite normal then....sincerely hope it doesnt take the boy 2 months to mend. He's just so sad, he won't even play with the cat any more, and is losing weight. Poor mite. (thanks for the hugs)
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:52
is on the cards fairycmum, but am having a period of mourning first. Possibly the bunny is too, but maybe a new friend would provide him some distraction. Will mull on it.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:46
My friend had the exact same situation. The bunny became very sad, lost weight and developed a rash, doctors said from the loss of his friend and the weight loss his immune system became weak. My friend immediately went to get another guinea, but they were fighting so the guinea was returned to his old home. The bunny is alone now, and happy again (about 2 months passed). Give him time. Watch his eating and drinking. He will be ok - he is just sad, like you! HUGS! <em>edited by Estelle on 07/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:32
my friend has baby gpig s...she needs to re home ..how about getting another one? to keep the bunny company. <em>edited by fairycakeyumm on 07/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:18
oh no..... have no experience of rabbits, only cats.....
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:16
the guinea. Very upset myself, so can only imagine how the rabbit feels.
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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 11:00
fur baby?
 
 

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