Collapsed or barely responsive in rabbits
What this sign can mean and when to act, from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance. This is general information, not a diagnosis.
This can be a rabbit emergency.
This may be a veterinary emergency. Call your exotic vet now, or go to the nearest emergency exotic vet hospital.
What it can mean
A rabbit who is collapsed, limp, or barely responding is in a medical emergency, and getting to a vet fast matters far more than knowing the cause. It can be associated with severe pain, shock, a serious infection, organ trouble, heat stroke, or a neurological problem. Please call your exotic vet or the nearest emergency exotic vet right now, and keep your bunny warm, quiet, and gently supported on the way.
Source: House Rabbit Society
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