Baby bunny seems too thin all of a sudden

[Alexi]

My Netherlands dwarf rabbit that is between 3 and 5 months old suddenly seems too thin, and I am concerned. Tonight was also the first time I’ve ever checked on his food and it wasn’t empty. He had alfalfa based pellets, and both oat and alfalfa hay daily. how do I tell if he’s too thin? His bones are prominent but not jutting or anything. He’s my first rabbit and I’ve had him for about two months now. He’s eating his hay just fine, and about half of the day’s pellets. He had a minor cold about a month and a half ago, so I took him to the vet and she gave me some antibiotics that cleared it right up and he’s been fine since. He’s still active and affectionate. Any tips?

[Bam]

Here’s a guide with pictures: http://www.therabbithouse.com/diet/rabbit-weight.asp

A mini or Holland lop will have a more rounded appearance though, so these pix are not perfect. More of a general guideline. It’s good if you can start weighing your bun on a weekly basis and write down the weight so you can compare over time. At 3-5 months he should still be gaining weight (muscle, thickening of skeletal bone). I weigh my bun in a bowl on kitchen scales.

[Wick & Fable]

Wick is a ND as well and I actually didn’t notice he was slightly underweight until my vet noticed. To make him gain weight, he got critical care for about a week and a half– now he’s healthy size!

With Wick, the spine is a good indicator for weight. I can pet along his back and feel the spine ridges, but they are smooth, not sharp.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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