To start at the beginning, I brought Shadow to the vet on Friday because she wasn't drinking her water at all, was hardly eating anything for the past day, and had almost no deposits in her litter box over the past 24 hours. She wasn't acting lethargic, but her activity level was a little less than normal. The vet didn't feel any lumps in her stomach, but she didn't hear many gut sounds, either. She said Shadow's gut was still "palpating comfortably." They gave her subcutaneous fluids and sent me home with critical care and metoclopramide, which was to help break up anything in her gut and help get things moving like normal again (I think). The vet also said I could give Shadow 5 mL of fresh pineapple juice per day because it has a helpful enzyme that could help with tummy issues. I was advised to bring her back if she became lethargic/depressed, or didn't improve. Well, she's eating better now. Not quite normal, but better. I'm still giving her critical care, but more watered down so she gets more fluids because she still isn't drinking on her own. She has a water bottle, and I put a crock of water in there, too. I tried adding a little unsweetened apple juice to her water - no luck. I even tried diluting the 5 mL pineapple juice because she kind of liked it, but she won't touch it. I've also been soaking parsley in water and giving her little bunches of that throughout the day. She won't drink from a syringe, either; I tried, and she just lets it run out of her mouth. I just don't understand why she won't drink anything. The vet checked her teeth, and didn't find any problems or sores in her mouth. Shadow is peeing now, but not as much as she normally does, so I know she isn't getting enough water. I will be calling the vet today to see what kind of follow up and/or treatment she recommends, but I thought I'd pick the brains of you rabbit savvy folks, too. I appreciate your time and any suggestions, and I apologize for this big block of text - I know it's probably difficult to read.
ETA: In case it matters, Shadow is 4 yrs 4 months, spayed female Lionhead mix, 4.2 lbs
ETA: In case it matters, Shadow is 4 yrs 4 months, spayed female Lionhead mix, 4.2 lbs
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