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lethargic bunny

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Question
hi, I have 8 dutch rabbits.  one in particular, who is about 3yrs old has become very lethargic, and isn't eating anything.  she was leaning towards the left a little yesterday, today she seems o.k. but still isn't eating anything.  please can you help me.
gloria

Answer
Many things can cause a rabbit not to eat, and if the rabbit is tilting her head towards one side, that requires vet intervention to discover what is causing the problem.

You might want to check this out, http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#tilt and also http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#feeding

There is a list of rabbit-knowledgeable vets at http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/PB_vets.html hopefully you can find one in your area.

It is very important that rabbits eat and drink every day, so if she hasn't eaten since you wrote this you have a medical emergency and she needs to be seen today.

Kim