Help from any rabbit loversowners..

Post » Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:20 pm

I have an elderly rabbit that is 9 years old, 10 in a few months. Senescence was very sudden, but that's not what's worrying me.

He seems to be in suicide mode. He will not drink, he will not eat, and he will not rest. He is losing weight fast..

3 weeks ago, me and mom thought he was ill so we took him to a vet. I didn't go in the room with him, but my mom did.

She said the doctor was very thorough and stated that he is simply very old and bit dehydrated(like I said..).

I did extensive research on senior rabbits and how to care for them and nothing comes close to his current state... is this it? Is he ready go? :(

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Daramis McGee
 
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Post » Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:30 pm

Maybe talk to a vet? I mean, this is a gaming forum, and the average age isn't particularly high. Maybe not the best place to ask for advice on animal care? I don't know

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Nomee
 
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Post » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:50 am

While I don't wont my pet to die, I sure want YOU to.

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Julie Serebrekoff
 
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Post » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:26 am

What do you mean when you say that he won't rest? What is he doing?

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Claire
 
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Post » Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:21 pm

I'm no rabbit owner, but I did find this link, have you seen it? It has some reasons for an older rabbit not wanting to eat. http://www.rabbit.org/care/elderbun.html

Also found this, no animal expert but I think there's definitely something wrong with your rabbit. http://www.celebratingrabbits.com/stories/caring_for_aging_rabbit.html

But like you said, it's just possible it's his time.
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candice keenan
 
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Post » Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:12 pm

He will not sleep or lay down. He remains in a sitting position.. 24 hours a day.

Anyway just forget the topic was ever made..

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