Dehydated or sick?

Question
Hi, I just realized the water container was empty the other night and filled it up for our rabbit.  I think she was out of water for about 2-3 days...I didn't think anything of it, because she was doing great, hopping around and playing.  Once I filled the water for her, the next morning, her face was all wet...and then she started to twitch like something was wrong.  She drank about a 1/4 of the water...and is not eating much or drinking much.  She seem too quiet and moves about slowly.  Is she ok?  Do I need to take her to a vet?  Today, she made a grinding sound with her teeth, what does that mean?  

Answer
Dear Karol,

This is one of the main reasons we do NOT recommend drinking bottles for rabbits.  A heavy, no-tip crock is more natural, easier to monitor and clean, and just safer all around.

Please read:

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

and get her to a good rabbit vet right away:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Being without water for that long could kill her, especially if she is outdoors.  Please get her to a good vet ASAP!

Dana