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My rabbit won't eat its food or hay. When should I call the vet?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Please help my freinds bunny stopped eating ok his name is thumper I’m babysitting him I had him in the hutch with my rabbit and today I gave them some rabbit pellets (petsathome brand) and my bunny ate his but thumper wouldn’t touch it he hasn’t eaten any hay he wouldn’t eats all day but he eats when I force feed him I shoved a pellet in his mouth and he chewed it then swallowed it and then he willingly took a pellet from my hand but won’t eat from the bowl he’s had all his vacs he’s also drink
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on April 19th, 2018
A rabbit that will not eat should be considered a veterinary emergency. Anorexia in rabbits can slow down or stop the gut which can lead to a dangerous build-up of bacteria and gas. This can be deadly. It is critical to have Thumper examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits to get him eating as soon as possible and to diagnose the reason for his loss of appetite.
Keep timothy hay and water available at all times. You can soak some pellets in an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage to make a mash which may make eating easier also.
Keep timothy hay and water available at all times. You can soak some pellets in an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage to make a mash which may make eating easier also.
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