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Why won’t my baby rabbit eat hay?
Baby rabbits may refuse hay if it's spoiled (bad smell) or is a variety they dislike. Diet varies by age—under 1 month they drink milk (or goat milk formula); after weaning, hay becomes the staple.
How do I tame a rabbit?
Build trust with time, food, water, and gentle ear or head strokes; reward good behavior, and correct bad behavior with a light spray or nose tap.
A rabbit over a month old has soft, sticky, uneven stools with a fishy smell and jelly-like matter on some; eats and drinks normally, active
Soft, foul stools may come from wrong food or indigestion; unsuitable or unclean food can cause soft stool or diarrhea. Give probiotics to regulate the gut. Cooling or parasites can also cause soft stool, so find the cause and treat correctly.
How to Treat Coccidiosis in Rabbits
Rabbit coccidiosis is a serious, potentially fatal disease marked by diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, and a foul odor. Treat it by isolating the sick rabbit, disinfecting its cage, and giving a dewormer, with vet care if symptoms do not improve.
Is My Rabbit Licking Me Because It Needs Salt?
A rabbit that frequently licks you, the cage, or bare skin may be short on salt — especially with lethargy or poor appetite. Add a little salt to the water or feed salt-rich pellets, never table salt, and offer veggies that supply minerals.
Why Is My Rabbit’s Urine Red?
Red urine in rabbits is not always illness - diet or low water intake can cause it. Here are the common reasons and what to do.
Why is my rabbit vomiting and losing appetite?
Rabbit vomiting and poor appetite can come from eating too much or too fast, digestive infection, or parasites. If from spoiled food, withhold food 12-24 hours then feed easily digestible food. If uncertain, see a vet.
What to Do When a Rabbit Has Gas or Bloat
Rabbit bloat is common, especially in babies with immature guts. Stop feeding at once, offer timothy hay or probiotics to aid gut movement, and massage the belly clockwise. Prevent it with portion control, exercise, and daily probiotics; see a vet if it doesn't improve.
How Long Can a Rabbit with Diarrhea Survive?
A rabbit with acute diarrhea can die within hours to a day or two, while chronic cases may last about a week. Causes include watery vegetables, chills, bacterial infection, and coccidia. Withhold food, keep it warm, or see a vet depending on the cause.
What should you pay attention to when feeding a pet rabbit?
When feeding a pet rabbit, provide enough fresh grass, hay, or rabbit pellets as the staple, plus moderate vegetables and fruit like carrot and apple (avoid overly watery fruit). Rabbits need clean drinking water and a clean, well-ventilated environment to stay healthy.