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Is my rabbit ill

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Question
Hi. I have a rabbit. 7 months old.  He is very active, lovely and enjoyable rabbit.  I had him nurtured.  His eating is very good. His litter is also good but he always litter, eat and drink a lot during night time.  But these two days i found that he did not eat and drink well.  Normally his water and food will finish every morning.  His littering now also so little and small and stick to each other.  When i put him outside he don't run and jumping any more. He just sit at the corner.  But when i stroke his head he will just close his eyes.  Is there something wrong with him? thank you.

Answer
Yes, Sarimah - I think he is ill.  You can try a few home remedies but if he is not better in three days please take him to a veterinary.  Give him water with the powdered form of electrolytes that they give babies when they have loose stools - better if there is no sugar in it.  If you. cannot find that give him a sports drink without sugar.  Offer him lots of fiber - banana peels, banana leaves, green corn husks, dry hay.  Also offer him a pieco of fresh papaya ( if he is stopped up this will help .  If you can get sulfas give him a 5 day treatment.

I hope he does better !