Loss of Appetite

naturestee · Feb 11, 2006

See also:
GI Stasis
Bloat/Gas
Teeth

What is it?
From Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

A rabbit's intestine can become static for a variety of reasons, including (1) stress, (2) dehydration, (3) pain from another underlying disorder or illness (such as gas, dental problems, infections, or urinary tract disorders) (4) an intestinal blockage or, (5) insufficient dietary crude fiber. Left untreated, the slowdown or complete cessation of normal intestinal movement (peristalsis) can result in a painful death, in a relatively short period of time. If your rabbit stops eating or producing feces for 12 hours or more, you should consider the condition an EMERGENCY. GET YOUR BUNNY TO A RABBIT-SAVVY VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Articles
Listings in Rabbit References: Gastrointestinal System and Problems
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#gi

Listings in Rabbit References: Teeth and Mouth
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#teeth

RO Threads
hheellppp
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11520&forum_id=16

Transport Chat//Presley at the ER Hospital
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=10931&forum_id=1&highlight=not+eating

NorthernAutumn · May 17, 2012

KEYWORDS
appetite, not eating, won't eat, stopped eating, starving, anorexic, teeth,

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