Snowdrop UPDATE 29/6 :-(

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

My vet has spoken to a specialist about Snowdrop who has advised us to keep a close eye on her and then take her straight down there if any of her symptoms flare up again. She has not passed any fluid with her faeces since the weekend and her poos are becoming more solid and normal shaped. She she passes some that are rugby ball shaped and slightly moist but the specialist doesnt think its an immediate concern. They do not think an xray would highlight anything important and the minute and said opening her up would be the best way to find out whats going on but I have said no to that.

Anyways I need to keep her on a really high fibre diet so does anyone know of any foods that have a high fibre content and are interesting for bunnies to eat? She already loves farm hay so I dont want to spend loads on different hays, especially as I work full time so ordering off the internet is difficult.

Lucy · Jun 25, 2009

I asked the fosterer about the spay and she said one of the girls did need to go back in and have the wound resealed, but that shouldn't have had any long term effects. It may not even have been Snowdrop but she can't remember which one of the 3 it was. There was nothing that she could bring to mind that should have made any difference. I will call the vets tomorrow to get the neuter date, sorry been sooo busy.

hurricanhoney · Jun 25, 2009

Hoping she continues to improve. What pellets is she on or have they advised to cut them out? Just wondering if you could get a higher fibre pellet.

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

hurricanhoney said:
Hoping she continues to improve. What pellets is she on or have they advised to cut them out? Just wondering if you could get a higher fibre pellet.

She is on A&P- is there one with a higher fibre than that? She hardly gets any pellets anyways and eats loads of hay.

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

Lucy said:
I asked the fosterer about the spay and she said one of the girls did need to go back in and have the wound resealed, but that shouldn't have had any long term effects. It may not even have been Snowdrop but she can't remember which one of the 3 it was. There was nothing that she could bring to mind that should have made any difference. I will call the vets tomorrow to get the neuter date, sorry been sooo busy.

Thats ok Lucy dont worry. The vet mentioned something that could have come about after surgery but I cant remember what the word was! lol Something where the gut gets compressed slightly.

Lucy · Jun 25, 2009

Snowberry said:
Thats ok Lucy dont worry. The vet mentioned something that could have come about after surgery but I cant remember what the word was! lol Something where the gut gets compressed slightly.

I think thats going to be guess work as there is nothing significant I can tell you really that could back that theory up

hurricanhoney · Jun 25, 2009

Snowberry said:
She is on A&P- is there one with a higher fibre than that? She hardly gets any pellets anyways and eats loads of hay.

A & P are probably one of the higher fibre ones.

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

Lucy said:
I think thats going to be guess work as there is nothing significant I can tell you really that could back that theory up

Dont worry, it sounds as though she got through her spay ok so if she does need a GA in the future I will at least be slightly more confident about it.
For the minute we are leaving her be and keeping our fingers crossed she doesnt have another fluidy poo flare up.

biscuitblossom · Jun 25, 2009

I think oxbow pellets are higher fibre than A&P....23% if i remember rightly

charlie82 · Jun 25, 2009

http://www.vetuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1178

I use that to supplement feed if they need extra fibre

ETA The vets will sell it but they charge about £25 (well mine do!)

hurricanhoney · Jun 25, 2009

http://www.galensgarden.co.uk/herbivores/rabbit/diet.php

Here's a link from Galens Garden. Perhaps pick some grass for her daily to add extra fibre.

Becky86 · Jun 25, 2009

Glad Snowdrop seems to be a little brighter

Hope things keep looking up for her.

You ought to buy Readigrass as thats high in fibre

Though it can only be fed in small amounts. Try your local pet shops for it, if you ask they may order it in. I pay £2.55 a bag and it lasts me a fair while

Im guessing you pick normal grass anyway but its just something you could try xXx

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

I do usually give them some fresh grass but I havent been doing while her tummy has been icky. Do you think its ok to start introducing grass again?

I will go to the farm shop on Saturday and see if they stock readigrass.

Lspacehopper · Jun 25, 2009

Snowberry said:
I do usually give them some fresh grass but I havent been doing while her tummy has been icky. Do you think its ok to start introducing hay again?

I will go to the farm shop on Saturday and see if they stock readigrass.

I get readigrass at £2.10 per bag at Martins Farm at Calverton in case you're struggling to get hold of some x

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

Lspacehopper said:
I get readigrass at £2.10 per bag at Martins Farm at Calverton in case you're struggling to get hold of some x

Thanks! I am going to do a little trip there on Saturday!

fionaw · Jun 25, 2009

If you have several bunnies you can buy Readigrass by the bale for about £11, works out much cheaper than buying by the bag, as long as you can store it somewhere dry. Most horse feed suppliers stock it.

ecudc · Jun 25, 2009

Hi hun, do you mean "is it ok to start introducing hay again" or do you mean grass? Even if she is feeling a little dodgy she should still be on hay all the time. If you typo'd and meant grass I would probably wait a little longer but a small handful of fresh parsley/strawberry leaves/blackberry leaves/trea leaves (not cherry, plum, laburnum, conifers or oak) would be good high fibre things to start her off on.

Jack's-Jane · Jun 25, 2009

Personally I dont feed my Buns Readigrass. I have had too many cases of bloat as a result of it.

I'd opt for a variety of hays. The Hay Experts have a great selection

http://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/

I wonder if Snowdrop's problem is related to post surgical adhesions :?

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

ecudc said:
Hi hun, do you mean "is it ok to start introducing hay again" or do you mean grass? Even if she is feeling a little dodgy she should still be on hay all the time. If you typo'd and meant grass I would probably wait a little longer but a small handful of fresh parsley/strawberry leaves/blackberry leaves/trea leaves (not cherry, plum, laburnum, conifers or oak) would be good high fibre things to start her off on.

I meant grass sorry. She has been on loads of hay with a tablespoon of pellets for 2 weeks now.

I have a blackberry bush in the garden so will go get her some leaves later. Can they have the twigs from this?

Snowberry · Jun 25, 2009

Jack's-Jane said:
Personally I dont feed my Buns Readigrass. I have had too many cases of bloat as a result of it.

I'd opt for a variety of hays. The Hay Experts have a great selection

http://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/

I wonder if Snowdrop's problem is related to post surgical adhesions :?

That was the word she used that I couldnt remember!

The specialist things that could be it so she is on strict poo watch, a very careful diet and if she has another stasis/diahoreoa episode she has to go straight down there and they wil run tests.

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