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very worried about my bunny

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Question
Hello, i am very concerned about my bunny. I have had him for about 6 years and he is starting to act very unusual. When he lays down he tends to get up shortly after and he keeps repeating that but what is concerning me the most is when he tries to get up he thumps his feet against the side of his cage and struggles to stand. Once he gets up he is fine. He is eating and drinking fine but when i put food in his cage he just sits there when before he would attack the bowl. I do plan on bringing him to the vet but i was looking for some information regarding this before i go. Please help i am very, very worried.

Answer
hi Sam it sounds as though it has internal problems.years ago I had a dog that did the same thing your rabbits doing and the vet found it had a tumor in its belly.it was to late to operate so I had him put to sleep to save unnecessary suffering.
Dave.