rabbit

[ethanryan]

hi all of a sudden my rabbit aged 11 months has started drinking large amounts of water. i fill her water bottle up in the morning and by the afternoon it has gone. i have checked for leaks but the bottle is fine. she never normally drinks this much. is it normal.

[TIGGERLIT]

hi what size is the bottle and also what size rabbit have you got, as i used to work in a pet shop and people used to buy a hamster or guinea pig bottle for a rabbit which is no way big enough

[ethanryan]

hi the bottle is the medium size one i think. it isnt the small one. it was the one the pet shop recommended for her when we had her. it alweays been fine for her untill recently. she is quite big

[ruthann58]

is the ball in the end of the bottle worn if so the water slowly comes out emptying the bottle

[ethanryan]

hi, i have changed her bottle but she is still doing the same. i have been told by someone on yahoo answers that she could have diabeties bacause that is supposed to make them drink more

[TIGGERLIT]

hi it would be very rare for a rabbit to have that. have you changed her food?
the bottle they gave you is ok for a baby, to always be on the safe side and also if shes quite big is to have a litre one. i have the giant rabbits and have to give them the litre one and also the next size down. a couple of my rabbits at the moment are pulling their fur out thinking they are pregnant so are drinking more.
but if it was very sudden then i would get her checked to be on the safe side

[Eve]

What is their diet like, have you changed it lately and are they getting a decent amount of greens?

Could be a bladder problem, is she having any problems weeing or round her back end, does she seem uncomfortable/restless/ irritated or more sleepy or any other symptoms? Is she keeping herself clean and are her eyes bright and general character normal?

May be she's bored and playing with the bottle, does she have things to keep her entertained?

If in doubt ask your local vet for advice or take her in for a check up.