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Sligeach

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I have done a search for something similar but need some advise now.... my wee bunny Henrik is not acting himself since I got home from work, at first I thought it was his back foot as he doesn't seem to want to walk much but he seems to have diarrahea. He is sitting in one position, won't walk anywhere and keeps on pooping, they are very wet, clumped together and very smelly. He hasn't eaten anything different that I know of but seems in pain. He is still eating/drinking but not his normal self, he won't budge from couch.

Does anyone think I should bring him to vets tomorrow if still persisting or does anyone have any advise of what I can do in the meantime. It is very sad to see him like this as he usually so lively
 
He needs to be seen by a Vet TONIGHT. Without examining him it is impossible to say what may be wrong.The soft faeces may be cecotrophs, not diarrhoea. But he should eat cecotrophs directly from his anus. Really the fact that he is obviously in pain is reason enough to seek prompt Veterinary treatment tonight.

Good luck.
 
Sligeach said:
I have done a search for something similar but need some advise now.... my wee bunny Henrik is not acting himself since I got home from work, at first I thought it was his back foot as he doesn't seem to want to walk much but he seems to have diarrahea. He is sitting in one position, won't walk anywhere and keeps on pooping, they are very wet, clumped together and very smelly. He hasn't eaten anything different that I know of but seems in pain. He is still eating/drinking but not his normal self, he won't budge from couch.

Does anyone think I should bring him to vets tomorrow if still persisting or does anyone have any advise of what I can do in the meantime. It is very sad to see him like this as he usually so lively
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Unfortunately rabbits go downhill very quickly so best advice would be to get him to the vet tonight. Good luck - let us know how you get on.
 
Agree with above posts.. Sounds like hes in some pain and a vet visit is needed asap..
Good Luck... keep us posted
 
yes if its true diarriaahh and it sounds possible then he needs vets immediatly a rabbit ahas a very sensitive gut and can go into stasis or dehydration very quickly within 24hour period a bunny sadly can be dead without medical intervention, have you changed his diet at all or has he been under any undue stress that may have caused this? does he have access to clean fresh hay 24/7 and fresh water? he needs pain relief immediatly make sure he is warm also
 
Hi Guys

Thanks for all your advice. Got Henrik to the vets, she agreed that it looks like a dietry problem, she tested his heart, stomach, temperature, everything and all fine. She gave him an injection with pain relief and which would also help his gut pass anything and when leaving his was already moving around a lot more than he was. Just going to monitor him for next couple days but will be going straight back if no improvement. God it was tough, the poor wee thing, he looked so fragile but hopefully on the mend. Unfortunately I was feeding Henrik spinagh as part of his daily fruit intake but vet told me this is toxic, nobody had ever mentioned this to be before so more hay and pellets and less greens and fingers crossed he will be runnings rings around me soon.

Thanks again for all your help and thoughts xxx
 
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