Sunday, January 24, 2010

How can I help my rabbit live long?

I just got a rabbit as a gift. And it looks like it's gonna die soon. It's just not too active...what should i do? He was given to me in a cage. He wont eat nor drink. I have rabbit food for him. what else can i give him? I have heard of many people having rabbits, but they die 1 or 2 weeks later.. why do they die so fast? please help me and answer my questions, i don't want him to die. Oh....he is a baby too.How can I help my rabbit live long?
Sometimes rabbits go quiet when they're unwell, go off their feed etc. It might be best to take him to the vets for a check-up, but I would give him a bit more time yet to settle in as he is just getting used to his new surroundings. Keep his diet varied, make sure he has hay to chew on, rabbit mix, slices of carrot, brocolli, cabbage leaves. Do not feed him with lettuce as this can upset his tummy. Make sure he has access to fresh water, and sometimes a drop of milk is a nice treat or a small crust of bread.How can I help my rabbit live long?
Since bunnies are prey animals, they tend to hide their pain from predators. Bunnies HAVE to constantly eat or they will die (active digestive systems). Please take him to the vet ASAP.





When my bunny didn't want to eat after her surgery, I had to force-feed her Critical Care in a syringe. You should consider doing the same thing TODAY if you want your baby to live. In the meantime, offer him a variety of foods other than pellets. Here's my suggestions:





cilantro


carrots


romaine lettuce


parsley


celery


kale


collard greens


broccoli


endive


brussels sprouts


a small slice of banana, apple, or strawberry tops
take him to the vet for a well bunny check up and tell the vet everything you just wrote here. You can find a good bunny vet at http://www.rabbit.org When rabbits don't eat its considered serious.
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If he is a baby, he might not be old enough to take from his mom. Get him to a vet if he is not eating. You could try giving him baby food (with safe fruits and veggies like carrots or apples) in the mean time.





Don't give him rabbit mix; the added pieces have little nutrition.





Lastly, this website has helped me a lot http://www.petwebsite.com/forums/default.asp
You have got to take him to vet quickly. If he is not eating, something is wrong. Rabbits do like to play and should be active for part of the day. They typically live 7-10 years but I have heard of rabbits living up to 14 years.
i think rabbits should be banned - why not get cane toad instead
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