One of the RU members kindly informed me that my rabbits GI have slowed down due to stress of being bonded. She has been in the bonding pen for 8hours and barely eaten or drank until in the last ten mins when she has eaten curly Kale and apple. Her droppings are really tiny, I'd say you could fit 7 of her current droppings together to make a normal sized one. Should I abandon bonding? Is this a serious health risk? Any advice greatly appreciated thanks x
-
Forum/Server Upgrade If you are reading this you have made it to the upgraded forum. Posts made on the old forum after 26th October 2023 have not been transfered. Everything else should be here. If you find any issues please let us know.
-
Please Note - Medical Advice
Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.
You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.
We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.
Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.
Help Please
- Thread starter Louise G
- Start date
Bluebell's Mum
Warren Scout
No advice but someone who might know more should hopefully answer soon.
I agree with this :wave:
Thanks so much for all your advice. I decided to quit bonding and return her to her 'room' where she was so happy and excited and after scent marking everything a million times she nommed everything in sight. Her droppings are back to normal. Maybe I should have perservered bonding but I did not want to risk her health. I am going to keep her on her own still in the house and keep giving her lots of attention for the next seven weeks until horace (male to be neutered lion lop) who is a house rabbit at my boyfriends is safe. They have been out together for playtime but only an hour at a time as they have to be watched constantly but love eachother and always lie snuggled up together. Neither has shown any aggression to eachother. Then maybe one day I will try to bond the two pairs. Sorry for such a long post. Thanks again,
Louise
Louise
