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snoty poo
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steph1705
Warren Scout
she was spayed yesterday,she wasn eating and has been back today for a injection but she has now started eating a little. she started drinking as soon has she came home. its hard to say what it looks like it was a pile of lots of little poops when i picked them up they was held together with stringy snoty/jelly dark coloured goo.
Is she passing any normal solid round stools in addition to the unformed ceacals (which is what they sound like)?
It's not unusual for a rabbit to experience a GI disturbance post-op and this would be worsened by a reluctance to eat but it is something that needs to be monitored carefully, as it can indicate more serious complications. If you could offer her a probiotic such as Pro-C, AviPro or Bio Lapis that would help restore her good gut flora and improve her digestion.
steph1705
Warren Scout
ok i can do that,do i get that from my vet? she is at the vets tom.
yes she has passed some normal poops
I would say as she is now eating it will all start moving along.
Sometimes giving a gut mobility drug on an empty belly doesn't do much, considering there isn't anything to move along. Hence why the digestive system may have produced more mucus to help pass the drugs from the system.
The baytril and metaclop should defo make an effect.
Did you get any baby food down her?
steph1705
Warren Scout
The painkillers are probably helping her to eat so if the poos still aren't great tomorrow, providing she has eaten I'd ask for another gut stimulant, otherwise I'd be inclined to just opt for another metaclop and the baytril.
Most females are groggy for a few days - I would say this is pretty normal but the difference is you are being extra vigilant and reporting her progress.
Sounds like she's in safe hands though
steph1705
Warren Scout
Keep an eye on her poops and hopefully they will be back to normal tomorrow.
The painkillers are probably helping her to eat so if the poos still aren't great tomorrow, providing she has eaten I'd ask for another gut stimulant, otherwise I'd be inclined to just opt for another metaclop and the baytril.
Most females are groggy for a few days - I would say this is pretty normal but the difference is you are being extra vigilant and reporting her progress.
Sounds like she's in safe hands though
just been to the vets she has had some more metoclopramide. she has been eating a little this morning so think she will be fine.
Thanks for all your helpEmm-Jane76
Mama Doe
just been to the vets she has had some more metoclopramide. she has been eating a little this morning so think she will be fine.
Am glad she is feeling better. Love your description 'snotty poops' :lol:
mrs munkee
Mama Doe
just out of interest, did the vet make you starve her for 24hrs before the op?
steph1705
Warren Scout
glad she is getting better
just out of interest, did the vet make you starve her for 24hrs before the op?
Thanks,no i didnt starve her.
