Emaciated Mini Rex - RIP

[BebeMiniRex]

I have had a mini rex bunny for close to three years. About a month ago I switched her into a larger cage. A few weeks later, a baby Dutch bunny was surrendered to me. I took her to the vet and she was given a clean bill of health. I placed the Dutch in with my mini rex and the mini rex instantly began nurturing the baby(already weaned) as if it were her own. However, I have recently been noticing that the mini rex is becoming emaciated-I am able to distinctly feel the vertebrae. I have made an appointment with the vet, but I want to see if anyone knew what the problem may be.
I feed the bunnies quality pellet that is replaced daily, along with timothy hay and bunny approved veggies. The entire cage and all bowls are sanitized daily, except for the litter box, which is sanitized twice a week.
Please share any input-Thanks!

 

[majorv]

The first thing that comes to mind is worms, if she's eating but still losing weight.

 

[Kipcha]

Does the bun go outside a lot? Could worms be a possibility?

How about the teeth? Do they seem to be good?

 

[BebeMiniRex]

She doesn't go outside at all and I believe she has stopped eating all together. Her teeth are perfectly normal as well. The only thing I can think of is that she is stressed from the move and her new roommate.

 

[majorv]

When is your vet appt? If she won't even eat hay then that's not good. Have you tried mixing a little water with her pellets and making a mash? You could even syringe it if needed.


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[JBun]

If she has stopped eating you will need to get her to your vet right away. If she doesn't already have GI stasis and/or a blockage, it could very quickly develop into this, so it really is an emergency situation.

If her molars have never been examined by a vet, it's possible she has developed sharp points and that is affecting her eating and weight. There are other health problems that can cause weight loss too, such as kidney problems.

http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/weightloss.shtml

 

[Kipcha]

Agreed with the above. No eating means appointment with the vet is needed ASAP.

You can't really know how the teeth are unless you can see the back ones. Babbitty has completely normal front teeth but still needs to go in every three weeks for a tooth trim for his back. There could be spikes/spurs cutting the tongue/cheek and making it painful for the bun to chew.

 

[BebeMiniRex]

Vet appointment is this morning. I'll keep you updated.
Thanks!

 

[BebeMiniRex]

It was uterine cancer; she was euthanized today.

 

[Kipcha]

Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss, what a terrible shock

How do they even test for that?

 

[JBun]

I'm so sorry you lost your little bun. It's so heartbreaking when we aren't able to help them.

 

[Azerane]

Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss, what a terrible shock

How do they even test for that?

Probably a blood test and/or a scan I would think. Rest in peace little one. Sorry for your loss.