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hi guys, i need to ask something.. about big tummy

see, puchi loves to eat pellets, she even sit all day beside's the pellet box. then this morning, when i wake up, i found her lying on the carpet and rarely moves.. when i pick her up, i found out that his tummy is so big and hard.. :(
 
You need to get her to a Vet.
If she really does have a 'hard fat tummy' then she has bloat. Bloat can be FATAL. So I'd call the Vet NOW. Apart from keeping her warm there is nothing you can do for her at home. She needs URGENT Veterinary attention as she will be in A LOT of pain.
 
I'm really sorry about Puchi. I really hope the vet can do something, but unfortunately, this is what can happen when a baby is taken away from its mother at 4 weeks of age.

Puchi won't have all of the strength she should have at such a young age :cry:

Vibes for the little one, so young, so fragile.
 
GrahamL said:
I'm really sorry about Puchi. I really hope the vet can do something, but unfortunately, this is what can happen when a baby is taken away from its mother at 4 weeks of age.

Puchi won't have all of the strength she should have at such a young age :cry:

Vibes for the little one, so young, so fragile.
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I agree absolutely with what Graham said.

I have nursed buns through several bouts of stasis but only twice with bloat. In my view bloat is the more difficult and frightening as you have so little time in which to work.
 
i had a phone call last night, vet said that Puchi didnt make it... :cry:
i am going to the clinic to fetch puchi. i will sure miss her, sigh.. can anybody tell me what cause bloat? so that i can prevent it in happening to Sam and poppy?
 
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Sky-O said:
Binky Free Puchi. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
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sigh.. i tried my best.. hugging her with a towel to keep her warm, rubbing her tummy, etc.. i am so depress thinking that i let her down. all my hard work seems nothing.:(

what causes bloat?
 
Maybe posting a thread in Rainbow Bridge for her might be helpful for you?
 
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So sorry you lost her :(

She was very young and sometimes these things happen, rabbits are very delicate.

Sleep tightly little one xxx
 
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