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Recovery from Stasis and when to take back to the vets

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Azraelm

Wise Old Thumper
I'm feeding and looking after someones rabbit whilst they are away.

He had stasis caused by his teeth needing burring, so he had them done on Monday. His teeth were done, but his eating and pooing is still not back to normal. He's had gut stimulant since then (orally) and he has metacam every day cos he has arthritis.

I've decided to take him back to the vets anyway this afternoon so they can monitor him. Why is he not eating properly though, and what will the vet be able to do?

thanks
 
I think he probably needs extra water, warmed from the kettle, syringing into him twice a day, plus stuff like dandelions or whatever he finds tempting, just to get his appetite back. The water will help the slowed down gut contents move through - the longer they're sat in his guts the drier they get and the more stuff gets backed up behind it, which makes them feel not as hungry as it starts producing gas.
 
Did the vets tell you if he had any soft tissue lacerations to the inside of his mouth?

How old is he?
 
Hi, sorry I've been offline. Yes apparently he did have a sore mouth when he had a check up over a week ago, but is ok now.

The vet gave me gut stimulant and him an injection of antibiotics. She didn't seem too worried and he had put on a little weight.

He is very old, probably about 9. Over the weekend, and still when I went in this morning he is not eating properly, just small amounts. He does go through patches of not eating much though.

I can't stand looking after other people's pets, really worries me.
 
SarahP said:
Not surprised - sounds incredibly stressful!!! :shock: Hope things improve.
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Thank you! Problem is he is my two bosses (sp) rabbit so I don't have a choice! I dread him dying on me. The vet said on friday that she thought he'd be gone a long time ago.
 
TheWorm said:
Thank you! Problem is he is my two bosses (sp) rabbit so I don't have a choice! I dread him dying on me. The vet said on friday that she thought he'd be gone a long time ago.
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That's reassuring!! :shock: How long have you got him for?
 
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