Drinking water?
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Drinking water?
Mimi will only drink water out of a bowl but its still not very much. She eats well enough but her poos are so small. Anyone else come across a bun who doesnt drink much. She is healthy apart from that. My other two drink soooo much compared to her. My little Mimi is a worry.
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Re: Drinking water?
Has she had a thorough Dental check lately?
Reluctance to use a sipper bottle and small poo can point to molar spurs.
Does she pass sludgey wee at all ?
Reluctance to use a sipper bottle and small poo can point to molar spurs.
Does she pass sludgey wee at all ?
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I agree with Jane.
If there's no tooth problems, try adding natural fruit juice to make it taste nicer or a splash of apple cider vinegar, some of ours like that and it's good for them.
If there's no tooth problems, try adding natural fruit juice to make it taste nicer or a splash of apple cider vinegar, some of ours like that and it's good for them.
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Whats her hay eating like? Thats usually more responsible for small, hard poops that a lack of water consumption although dehydration can be contributory.
Does she eat a lot of vegetables? Some bunnies seem to take most of their water from fresh food rather than a direct fluid source. If you want to test her hydration you can try a 'pinch' test on her scruff to see how elastic her skin is.
Does she eat a lot of vegetables? Some bunnies seem to take most of their water from fresh food rather than a direct fluid source. If you want to test her hydration you can try a 'pinch' test on her scruff to see how elastic her skin is.
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Thanks for all the advice. She doesnt eat great amounts of Hay, although I would say she gets enough. She does like her fresh veggies. I will try the pinch test and the fruit juice but I might take her to the vets just to be sure.
She doesnt have sludgy wee, its normal!
She doesnt have sludgy wee, its normal!
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