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Black poo

weedug

weedug

Mama Doe
My neighbour has just approached me about her friends rabbit, which has a lump in the throat area.

The woman has had the bun to the vet, but is still really worried about what it could be. I have given advice on diet as she has just been feeding pellets, but don't know any causes of black poo.

The bun wasn't eating for a couple of days, but is eating a little now. Could that be the cause?
 
friends rabbit

weedug said:
My neighbour has just approached me about her friends rabbit, which has a lump in the throat area.

The woman has had the bun to the vet, but is still really worried about what it could be. I have given advice on diet as she has just been feeding pellets, but don't know any causes of black poo.

The bun wasn't eating for a couple of days, but is eating a little now. Could that be the cause?
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lets addess diet first,,(poor)--pellets are a digestible fiber which in a small portion--is for nutritional needs,,but the main staple is non digestible fiber or grasses and water--to keep the teeth naturally ground down and the gi tract moving properly.//.the lump requires attention from an exotic specialist/radiogragh will determine course of action--perhaps surgery for removal and penicillin-G-for the body while healing,,here is a link to better explain the problems http://www.medirabbit.com ,,access their safe/toxic plant lists too to know what is about that can be fed to the rabbit-((due to myxi-it is advised to ask an exotic dvm if you can safely feed weeds to the rabbit))...sincerely james waller:wave:
 
Twinkle's poop was black and small when she was coming out of stasis... she was mainly eating veggies/grass/pellets at the time... it has got better as she has eaten more hay as she has got better.
 
Thought the black poo would be to do with her not eating, but thought I should check.

Will be giving her advice about diet, and she is attending a vet about treatment. She's going to the same place I go so I can recommend the best one to see.
 
weedug said:
Thought the black poo would be to do with her not eating, but thought I should check.

Will be giving her advice about diet, and she is attending a vet about treatment. She's going to the same place I go so I can recommend the best one to see.
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Glad you are helping this bunny.
 
Thanks, I'm not doing much though. The woman just needs a bit extra info. I think she needs most help with diet. Just hoping the lump isn't anything serious.
 
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