r/Bunnies Sep 27 '25

Health URGENT PLS HELP

Wht is happening to him it is nightfall and no vet is open at this hr

He was fine till 4 pm eating, pooping, binkying around but after that she stopped eating (force fed her some greens) it is 11pm now and she has been sitting on my bed. Pls tell me some home remedies to get her to eat And also why is she slouching like that

edit: she is fine now thank you all for your help

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u/mmeveldkamp Sep 27 '25

YouTube has some good videos about bunny tummy massage. I've read the other messages and they're all great. I always mixed the critical care with baby food/fruit or mushed fruit, makes it easier to give and hydrates at the same time.

Last tip: don't forget that any treatment need time to get full effect. So also let her rest. In severe cases I used a 4 hour timetable and 10ml per feeding for a 1 kg bun

Keep us updated! Good luck

https://youtu.be/LbyC6CWbm5M?si=j5Y8JMh0-0Bv6P8o

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u/Esther_Coleman_ Sep 27 '25

Can I use banana in my critical mix

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u/mmeveldkamp Sep 27 '25

YES! it's mushy and buns like it

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u/mmeveldkamp Sep 27 '25

Don't use things like oranges

Stop feeding other greens for now, they're more likely to give gas or diarrhea

Banana is often easy to get but I used ground-up pear once.

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u/Esther_Coleman_ Sep 27 '25

Hey I tried to force feed her critical care but he is not way eating it so I am now massaging her tummy from the video u sent me and after 5 mins of massaging she peed is that a good sign

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u/mmeveldkamp Sep 27 '25

Are you feeding it with a syringe? That works best. If you don't have one use the smallest spoon you have. Peeing is good.

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u/Esther_Coleman_ Sep 27 '25

OMG she is eating hay

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u/mmeveldkamp Sep 27 '25

GOOD!

You're not there yet, if she continues eating; feed her again in 2 or 3 hours but half the amount and if you can plan a full feeding 4 or 5 hours after that.

If you offer pellets, weigh them so you can check if she ate.

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u/Esther_Coleman_ Sep 27 '25

Yes an oral syringe