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Bloated bunny

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.x.Rach.x.

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Last night Lewis was really bloated and not moving about much, but this morning he was fine! He's not bloated now, but doesn't seem too active (although, he runs to me if he thinks i've got a treat lol), he had a minor case of GI a couple of weeks ago (after his neuter). I haven't been feeding him anything different, so I don't know why he would bloat, also... he's still eating/drinking and passing droppings! :/ Any suggestions please? :)

Also, he knows there's another rabbit in the room next to here (open plan downstairs), could this upset him/cause him to act sulky?

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.x.Rach.x. said:
Last night Lewis was really bloated and not moving about much, but this morning he was fine! He's not bloated now, but doesn't seem too active (although, he runs to me if he thinks i've got a treat lol), he had a minor case of GI a couple of weeks ago (after his neuter). I haven't been feeding him anything different, so I don't know why he would bloat, also... he's still eating/drinking and passing droppings! :/ Any suggestions please? :)

Also, he knows there's another rabbit in the room next to here (open plan downstairs), could this upset him/cause him to act sulky?

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Bloat is closely linked to gut motility. If Lewis had GI stasis or ileus a couple of weeks ago it is entirely possible it has not yet resolved fully, it can be very persistent and I have many times witnessed its return within several weeks. Gas pockets can resolve by themselves, which may have been what happened last night. I would keep a close eye on him and if his droppings slow down or get smaller or he appears bloated again/loud bowel sounds then I would pop him to the vet for a thorough check over and possibly some gut motility meds to get everything back up to speed - and of course to check for any underlying causes.

Strange bunnies in close proximity can cause stress levels to increase but I would think it far more likely to be related to his episode a few weeks back.
 
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