urgent help

Question
my rabit does not want to move, which is very rare on him and usually when we pick him up he tries to scratch but now he is not even moving his eyes are gone red and his loosing alot of hair so i am very worried we take him out almost every day we have had him for at least 2 years and this has never happend befor so i wanted to know what i could do can you please reply a.s.a.p thank you very mutch i also wanted to know ifwe can shower the rabbit

Answer
Hello,

You will want to get your rabbit to a good small animal veterinarian asap. He is still young and with only those few symptoms it could be many things. A veterinarian will be the only one that can diagnose and treat him.

For a list of recommended veterinarians, please visit here: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/PB_vets.html

Keep in mind that just because a veterinarian appears on the list, that does not mean he/she is not a good rabbit veterinarian. Call around your area and ask the clinics if they treat rabbits and if not does in your area.

As far as bathing your rabbit, it is best that you not do so. Rabbits tend to groom themselves like cats and stay very clean generally. Rabbits are not accustomed to the wet and cold and it can actually make them sick.

If your rabbit becomes excessively dirty, there are dry shampoos on the market. Sometimes when a rabbit gets diarrhea you might find you need to clean the other area. If a specific area needs to be targeted you can try to using luke warm water on a bath towel to wipe the area gently. Be sure to dry the area with a dry towel as best as possible.

Good luck! Get your rabbit to a veterinarian asap and let me know how it goes!