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Dying Bunny

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Question
Our Bunny is not eating or drinking anything.  He has lost a lot of weight and is very weak.  When standing his legs slide out from underneath him.  He is now just sitting in his cage with his head cocked to the side.  What could be wrong with him?

Answer
Unfortunately a lot of things can lead to a rabbit not eating or drinking, so it is very hard to be sure what is the problem without him seeing a vet. Gastrointestinal stasis (where the digestive system basically shuts down) may be the cause or a secondary cause of his decline.

I would highly suggest getting him to a rabbit vet on an emergency call. They can get him fluids, get him eating again, and figure out what caused the problem in the first place.