Why is my rabbit not drinking a lot of water?

Arloismybunny · Mar 8, 2021

It’s been two days and he’s finally figured out that’s there’s water in the dish but I’m worried that he’s not drinking enough water. I have seen him drink very tiny amounts of water but when I look in the bowl it seems like he didn’t drink any. He’s eating his hay and pooping normally. Is this just because he’s stressed out and still adjusting to his new environment?

Arloismybunny · Mar 8, 2021

Arloismybunny said:
It’s been two days and he’s finally figured out that’s there’s water in the dish but I’m worried that he’s not drinking enough water. I have seen him drink very tiny amounts of water but when I look in the bowl it seems like he didn’t drink any. He’s eating his hay and pooping normally. Is this just because he’s stressed out and still adjusting to his new environment?

Of course right as I post this he starts to drink his water.....

ArtistChibi · Mar 8, 2021

That might be the case. It could also be that he's not needing as much water right this moment. If he's acting normally, such as eating and pooping and urinating, then just keep an eye on him. You said you just got him a couple days ago. So it could also be because of his age.

peanutdabunny · Mar 9, 2021

if you worry about it feed him/her some water via syringe

Arloismybunny · Mar 9, 2021

peanutdabunny said:
if you worry about it feed him/her some water via syringe

He’s been drinking some!! It just took him awhile to figure out that he was supposed to drink out of the bowl!! He’s definitely drinking more than he was yesterday!!