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Thank you for getting back to me. As you can tell, the rabbit is in very bad shape. Worms in the mouth are often maggots. They occur when the rabbit ahs a small wound near the mouth or nose. A fly lays eggs there, and when they hatch, maggots begin eating the rabbit's flesh. There are other possibilities, but this seems most likely. You'll need a vet for a certain diagnosis and proper treatment.

Whenever a rabbit stops eating for 12 or more hours, it is considered an emergency. Appetite loss is a very serious symptom. Unlike dogs or humans, a rabbit cannot go very long without eating. The digestive system simply stops working, and the rabbit dies. To be honest with you, if you hope to save the rabbit, you'll need to see a vet as soon as possible. There is nothing you'll be able to do on your own to help the rabbit. This site has a directory of rabbit vets:

http://www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

A rabbit vet would be best, but if none are near you, any vet will do. I know you were hoping for something to do on your own, and I would like to be able to give you that, but unfortunately, this is a case where there is no home remedy. If you have more questions, just let me know by clicking on REPLY. I hope you'll be able to get help and that the rabbit will recover.

Anna

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Answered:	11/4/2009

Pet Expert/Biologist

40 yrs.: herps, pocket pets, rabbits, poultry, dogs, horses. Biology degree. Volunteer vet assistant