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fluid filled abdomen (updated)

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sarahjocics

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please help. i have just picked my rabbit up and her abdomen feels like it is filled with fluid and when she is on the floor her belly looks distended. does anyone know what it is or what it could be. she is about 9 years old now.


hi thanks for the replies. i have been to the vet and unfortunatly she had to be put down. there was a large tumour in her abdomen which the vets think it was more than likely cancer.RIP dirty girty, she will be missed lots :(
 
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It sounds like your rabbit has bloat....is she eating or drinking? Has she poo'd?

Is her tummy making any noises?
 
sarahjocics said:
please help. i have just picked my rabbit up and her abdomen feels like it is filled with fluid and when she is on the floor her belly looks distended. does anyone know what it is or what it could be. she is about 9 years old now.
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You need to take your Rabbit to a Vet

Your Bun may have an age related heart problem. This can cause a build up of fluid in the abdomen and chest. If your Vet thinks age related Heart Failure is the problem a daily diuretic (Frusemide) will be prescribed. This will help your Bun get rid of the fluid and make her feel more comfortable.

Good luck and please let us know how you get on

Janex
 
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