Rabbit won’t drink water

[caitland988]

My rabbit had gas and indigestion a couple weeks ago that she was treated for. She is now acting normal eating pellets, hay, veggies and pooping (yay)! But I don’t feel like she is drinking any water. I used to give her a bottle but after the vet visit I provided both a bottle and bowl. She never drinks out of the bottle and I don’t see her go to the bowl either. Can I add some fruit juice in her water to convince her to drink water? Is there a way to know if she is drinking from the bowl?

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Watch the level closely. Also wet down the veggies.

 

[caitland988]

Watch the level closely. Also wet down the veggies.

Thank you! I have been making sure the veggies are wet

 

[Blue eyes]

She'll drink if she needs to. Her wet greens may be providing all she needs. Do not add juice or anything to the water. That may only make her refuse regular water in the future.

 

[caitland988]

She'll drink if she needs to. Her wet greens may be providing all she needs. Do not add juice or anything to the water. That may only make her refuse regular water in the future.

Thank you so much that’s why I wanted to ask, she is stubborn already!

 

[Belles7738]

My rabbit had gas and indigestion a couple weeks ago that she was treated for. She is now acting normal eating pellets, hay, veggies and pooping (yay)! But I don’t feel like she is drinking any water. I used to give her a bottle but after the vet visit I provided both a bottle and bowl. She never drinks out of the bottle and I don’t see her go to the bowl either. Can I add some fruit juice in her water to convince her to drink water? Is there a way to know if she is drinking from the bowl?

 

[Belles7738]

I agree, if transitioning from bottle to bowl, mark where water line in once you fill and place. I found it easier for Thumper if I placed bowl under water bottle. It will drip. Its takes a lil time yo adjust. I would check levels morn, evening, and night! Also is your Bun inside or outside? Mine like it when I put a couple frozen blueberry's in the water bowl. Good luck. I've house and litter box trained 5 Rabbits. They say I'm the Rabbit Guru Lol!