Rabbits are famous for their energy level and their super active daily schedule. But they do have their days when they seem to be lethargic. These days the owners feel really worried and anxious. They wish to know what is wrong with their pets and how can they regain their energy. So here we will be discussing this situation, the cause, and the remedy in detail.
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Why my matured rabbit is inactive?
Rabbits become inactive when they grow up. The energy level of the baby rabbits will not be present in the rabbit that has become an adult. They start acting lazily and also find the games more interesting that are less energy grabbing. If you find that the rabbit is also acting quite ill then you should consult a vet.
Why my rabbit is suddenly lethargic?
Sometimes the rabbit will suffer from lethargy due to stasis. This is such a common problem among rabbits that the rabbit owners have likely to have suffered from this problem. Sometimes there are some other symptoms that come along with lethargy. When you find that the rabbit is not eating properly, or showing any difficulty in excreting poop, and it is also moving slowly and not looking enough energetic then it is probably having stasis.
Is my rabbit naturally lethargic?
Some rabbits are by nature more lethargic than the rest of their counterparts. They may not be enough playful in nature and may like to sit calmly in the corner of the room. Also sometimes the hares have their “bad hare day” and they will surely act weird on such days.
They do not behave that way throughout the year but sometimes they can feel exhausted and stressed or maybe unwell. It is better not to make them more uncomfortable and let them be for some hours. They will be okay after some time naturally.
Is my rabbit being lazy for some reason?
Sometimes the rabbit may feel bored and thus they can seem lazy to their owners. They may stay engaged with the toys in their play area and do not feel like moving around in the whole house. When they feel less excited they act this way. They often feel claustrophobic when they are shifted to a new place and stay docile for some time or some week.
Why my rabbit is inactive in its new shelter?
Rabbits often act weirdly when they are shifted to new places. They take time to get adjusted to the new place. The laziness that they show at this time is due to the shyness and timid feeling that they undergo when they are brought to new places.
They are not much comfortable in new places. When they are in the wilderness they do not shift their base and move to new places often. That is why it is difficult for them to adjust to a new place all of a sudden.
Does the weather make my rabbit lazy?
Sometimes the weather takes a toll on the health of the rabbits. These rodents are not very comfortable in hot and humid weather. If it has to live in such an area where the weather is hot and harsh and it contains too much humidity then it makes the rabbits lethargic as they do not feel energetic enough to move around and play along.
Also when the weather is rainy it makes the rabbit feel cold. They do not like the rainy weather as this one is too humid and they cannot be happy in such weather. They often take shelter under the hideouts and do not like to come out and play like normal times.
Also, the harsh winter is tough for the rabbits. They cannot manage such weather and will not be happy moving into the house if there is no room heater and the in-house temperature is less than 12 degrees Celsius. Also, they are unable to take the heat when it is above 30 degrees Celsius. So the weather can make them lazy and inactive.
How can I make my rabbit more active?
There are several ways the owners can make their rabbit active and energetic. If you have time to bond with your rabbit, play with them. Playing with different kind of toys help them to enact with their owners and bond with them in a better way.
It is not mandatory for the owners to get new toys to play with the pet rabbit. Simple things like a basket of hay, a ramp to run on, and some boxes where the rabbits can hide or climb upon, will be much good for the rabbits. You need to initiate the process and make use of these things so the rabbit plays with these things.
Do not use anything that has synthetic color or chemical ingredients in them as rabbits often bite and lick things that they play with. This can lead to toxicity.
Is my rabbit lazy or sick?
Rabbits are naturally playful in nature. They do not sit calmly without any reason. When you see your rabbit not moving much and that situation continues for days, then it is a serious matter. The mood swings happen once a month or even at lesser times. Their inactive mode should not continue for more than 24 hours.
When the rabbit is not eating its diet and also acting much lazily for days, you need to check its poop. See if it is defecating regularly and the texture of the poop. It may have the problem of worm infection. Also, it can have some digestion problems or cold-related issues. Get it checked by the vet to know the reason for the laziness and also make sure that it gets cured of the illness.
Is your rabbit sad and lazy?
There are certain symptoms that make sure that your rabbit is actually feeling low and depressed. This sadness is the reason for their inactive state. They may be seen chewing the cage bars when inside the hutch, or grooming their body all the time. Sometimes the rabbits are seen grooming their body too much and pulling their fur in this process.
They are also sometimes seen moving on the floor in a roundabout way. This can be a sign of sexual maturity but also it can be due to a morose temperament. They can also act aggressively like biting things and biting the hand or finger of their owner. This, added to their lonely behavior will clearly indicate that their mental health is not right. They may seek attention and care from their owner in such condition.
Sometimes the rabbit also drinks a lot of water which is a sign of their grumpy mood. They also can act lazily throughout the day and along with that, they may show disinterest in moving or playing like regular times. This is due to the sadness or stress which makes them act in such an inactive manner.
Why is my rabbit just sitting there?
Sometimes the rabbits also act in a safe way. They are genetically formed to live in jungles. That makes them alert and aware of adverse situations. When they are afraid of some unknown thing or get scared of something they lay still for some time and try to gauge the situation.
If you find that your rabbit is lying still and inactive for some hours and it is not having any physical problem or illness then search for indicators that have caused this behavior of your pet rabbit. Sometimes a newly brought pet in the house or sometimes the change in the home decoration or arrival or a new piece of furniture leads this situation.
The new pet may scare the rabbit, or also it can be afraid of the new furniture if it is a huge one and is visible in the room where the rabbit usually roams. Sometimes the rabbit also feels shocked in the presence of the bigger pets in the house and they do not feel like playing or jumping around, as they do in normal times.
You need to make the rabbit easy by taking small steps. Do not hurry in this process. Do not suddenly bring the new pet close proximity to the rabbit and let it be a safe and reassuring introductory session. After some days, when the rabbit will be assured that the new pet is not harmful or dangerous for it, it will become the active one, as it is originally in nature.
Is my rabbit inactive due to stress?
Stress, fear or boredom, anything can be the cause of the inactive attitude of the pet rabbit. As the symptoms of all these are similar to those of humans, you need to be especially aware and identify what causes the difficult condition of the rabbit.
A stressed rabbit will be inactive and along with that it will be freezing. Sometimes they will lie hunched up with their ears flat-lying, though sometimes they can be seen hyperactive and their eyes bulging and that is a sign of nervousness. A scared rabbit will be inactive and threatened and a bored rabbit can be seen lying still or acting destructively.
