Bunny not defecating or urinating

Question
I got my rabbit less than a week ago and it's been acting fine, until now. She hasn't pooped or pee'd since I changed her newspaper this morning. What's wrong with her?

Answer
Dear Vanessa,

If her appetite is fine, then the problem might not be serious.  But if she isn't eating, and not producing fecal pellets, then the problem could be very serious, and require the immediate attention of a good rabbit vet, whom you can find here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Please read:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html

to find out how to tell if your bunny is sick, and what to do if she is.  The problem probably doesn't have much to do with your changing her newspaper, but your changing it allowed you to notice the problem.  If she is truly not eating or producing fecal pellets, then please read:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

and share this with your vet if s/he is not familiar with rabbit medicine:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.pdf

I hope this helps you get her on the right road to recovery.

Dana