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How do you massage a bunny tummy?

Boudicca

Warren Veteran
What's the best way to massage a bunny's tummy who might have slight tummy pains or a little bit of bloat and showing very early symptoms of going into stasis? Do you use circular motion or simple downward strokes? and what sort of pressure?
 
I would rub a little firmer then if i was fussing and i guess I would do a mix of up and down and round and round :lol: I'd just try around until I found what my bunny enjoyed!!
 
Personally I'd get your Vet to show you . Sometimes massaging the abdomen can do more harm than good and you need to know a bit about what you are feeling
 
Thank you! This is the 4th time this year! Last time Daisy had full blown stasis and ended up at the vets for 5 days! We got some metacam into her and chased her around, attempted a small massage (before yr comments Jane!) and Daisy closed her eyes! A little while later she started eating again! I have them booked in for their Myxo jabs on Sat morn so I'll ask for a demo then!
 
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