SuzieBlue
Young Bun
Hi all, really hoping someone can give me advice here. Last night my boy bunny Nermal suddently became subdued and acted like he was in pain. He ate dinner fine but refused a treat a few hours later. I got him to the emergency vet at like 2am, who diagnosed stasis (said his gut felt soft butlike there was something moving around -though possibly some diarrhoea was on the way). He was given a painkiller and gut stimulant.
Overnight, Nermal was much the same. He had some water and a tiny bit of lettuce after I got him home, and hopped around a bit, but gradually became quieter and more uncomfortable looking.
Back to the vet this morning, who said his gut was very hard and bloated (which I felt myself when I lifted him into his carrier). I've been sent home with oral metcam should the need arise and metoclopramide, only to be used if he seems a bit happier later and will eat something. I also have fiberplex, which he won't take without a fight.
I've been warned the prognosis is not good, and I need to get him moving around and keep him warm, and hope he'll pass the gas naturally.
I'm in bits though, he's not moving much now and I honestly don't know what to do to keep him alive. I really need some advice from people with experience of getting a rabbit through bloat - so sorry for the long post but trying to get detail down. He's an absolute sweetheart and I can't bear to lose him. Help....
Overnight, Nermal was much the same. He had some water and a tiny bit of lettuce after I got him home, and hopped around a bit, but gradually became quieter and more uncomfortable looking.
Back to the vet this morning, who said his gut was very hard and bloated (which I felt myself when I lifted him into his carrier). I've been sent home with oral metcam should the need arise and metoclopramide, only to be used if he seems a bit happier later and will eat something. I also have fiberplex, which he won't take without a fight.
I've been warned the prognosis is not good, and I need to get him moving around and keep him warm, and hope he'll pass the gas naturally.
I'm in bits though, he's not moving much now and I honestly don't know what to do to keep him alive. I really need some advice from people with experience of getting a rabbit through bloat - so sorry for the long post but trying to get detail down. He's an absolute sweetheart and I can't bear to lose him. Help....