She lost her sister to pneumonia and now seems to be pining. Eating very little and not drinking at all. Losing condition fast.How can I encourage my rabbit to drink?
your rabbit must first be taken to the vet to be given fluids. as your rabbit was housed with another rabbit with pneumonia she may have contracted the infection too. This is because pneumonia can be brought on by a secondary infection, usually due to an illness such as pasturellosis which affects the chest and also can infect the middle ear.also rabbit left more than 24 hours without food or water can result in their organs shutting down as their metabolism is very fast so they need constant food. this is why rabbits need an unlimited supply of hay at all times as their digestive system needs this to continue to function.
ask your vet for a syringe to hand feed her water, your vet will also need to give you a formula such as critical care to boost her system.
withour veterinary treatment your rabbit may dieHow can I encourage my rabbit to drink?
Very gently hold water in a straw, and place it to her mouth. Let go a little at a time, and hopefully she starts to drink on her own. That and lots of cuddling to soothe her loss.
Hope she feels better.
I agree with Tilly (poster) on this one. Please, take your rabbit to the vet ASAP.
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