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Your rabbit hasn't eaten or pooped in 12 hours. What should you do?

Treat it as an emergency and get to a rabbit-savvy vet.

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  1. Wait a day, rabbits skip meals
  2. Give it extra fruit treats
  3. Treat it as an emergency and see a rabbit vet ✔

Why: A rabbit's gut is built to keep moving. When it slows or stops (GI stasis), gas and harmful bacteria build up and it can become deadly fast. No food or poop for 12 hours means go to the vet now.

Huh, didn't know that: House Rabbit Society says a rabbit emergency is a matter of when, not if, so plan with your vet ahead of time.

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Answer: Treat it as an emergency and see a rabbit vet. A rabbit's gut is built to keep moving. When it slows or stops (GI stasis), gas and harmful bacteria build up and it can become deadly fast. No food or poop for 12 hours means go to the vet now.

  1. When Your Rabbit Stops Eating, House Rabbit Society houserabbit.org/updates/2026-june-when-your-rabbit-stops-eating
    if your bunny hasn't eaten or pooped in 12 hours, it's considered an emergency
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Digestive Disorders of Rabbits, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rabbits/digestive-disorders-of-rabbits
    Both hairball blockage and GI stasis can become life-threatening if not treated.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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