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Dehydration advice needed urgently

BwfcAngel

Mama Doe
One of my rabbits was treated gor GI Stasis two weeks ago nad since then he has been eating and pooing well. unfortunately though he drinking has been a bit rubbish. he's drinking now and again but i actually rarely see him actually do it. This morning his wee was birght pink. What shall i do?

Ta, Lisa
 
That happens even w/ my bunny on occasion. I didn't notice her drinking water, but there is urine.

If there is not enough urine for 24 hr. and that go on for 2 days or more, then put some juice, like carrot smashed by juicer, or pineapple juice, and pour some in the water cup.

Make sure you are using bowl, NOT a water bottle. Bowl encourages drinking
 
Is there anyway you could tempt him by perhaps using cooled veg water, that you have boiled your veggies in? This is something that Fudgesmummy does to encourage her bun to drink? Also is he eating much veg, cos that will have alot of fluid in it? x
 
Bright pink / red /orange wee often indicates something more to do with dietary intake more than urine concentration.

Most rabbits drink less if they get lots of fresh grass and also fresh veg. Some rabbits manage better with a bowl than a bottle so it is worth offering both if you are concerned about their intake. Some rabbits prefer water which is slightly warmer than normal tap water ... I would experiment.

Offering wet cabbage leaves and other vegetables will also increase their intake of fluid.

If you feel your rabbit is properly dehydrated a trip to the vet may be indicated ... also syringe feed some water.

Taking that your rabbit is currently eating and pooing and weeing. I would do everything to encourage a higher fluid intake.
 
Just to check, by pink did you mean all the urine or was there splashes of pink in normalish coloured wee?
 
you could try offering cooled herbal tea. might tempt him to drink a little more.
mine like mint , chamomile or nettle tea.
 
Benny barely drinks, so every morning after he's had a run and is sitting down thinking about life :roll: :lol: I present him with a lovely dish of water, warmed with a splash of boiling from the kettle - he has a look, has a cautious sniff, and then has a biiiiiig drink :) I know for a fact if I just put it in his hutch he wouldn't even look at it :? Has to be warm though :)
 
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