He is a 6 month old Netherland Dwarf 2.7 pounds. I boarded him for 4 days (same place).I picked him up noticed he had't eaten much so I waited 1 1/2 days then took him to his vet.He couldn't feel any blockages His advice feed him vanilla yogurt,pineapple juice,baytril Dr. gave me,and try baby food in a jar(which I have not tried yet).I did have some luck with the pineapple juice,baytril,yogurt.He has a few droppins less than 10 the whole day or night is active when I let him out. Is there a laxative I should try or something else. Any suggestions??
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My Rabbit stopped eating. Any suggestions?
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He needs to see the vet (quite probably a different one with a better knowledge of rabbits). He probably needs gut stimulant drugs (NOT laxatives) and to be syringe fed with proper food for rabbits.
I suspect the vet mentioned yoghurt because rabbits need their gut bacteria built back up in a situation like this. But the bacteria in yoghurt aren't the right ones for rabbit guts (though they are for humans, dogs and cats). The right ones can be found in a supplement called Biolapis which is mixed with water.
Rabbits' guts need to keep moving for them to stay alive, so it's important food keeps going through him. Stasis is an emergency.
Can you try and take him to the vet tonight.
I suspect the vet mentioned yoghurt because rabbits need their gut bacteria built back up in a situation like this. But the bacteria in yoghurt aren't the right ones for rabbit guts (though they are for humans, dogs and cats). The right ones can be found in a supplement called Biolapis which is mixed with water.
Rabbits' guts need to keep moving for them to stay alive, so it's important food keeps going through him. Stasis is an emergency.
Can you try and take him to the vet tonight.
ralphus maximus!
Alpha Buck
I second what Vita and Graham have said.
Have you tried tempting him with his favourite foods? You could try some dry oats, as these are quite tasty for buns.
It is very important to get him to a vet asap to have some cisapride (or simliar) prescribed.
Hope he gets well soon!
Have you tried tempting him with his favourite foods? You could try some dry oats, as these are quite tasty for buns.
It is very important to get him to a vet asap to have some cisapride (or simliar) prescribed.
Hope he gets well soon!
rachylou
Warren Veteran
Agree with the other posts.
Statis- which is when a rabbit stops eating they suffer from a GI slowdown or complete stop is extremely dangerous and if not treated properly and swiftly it can cost a rabbits life in a short space of time.
Rabbits guts have to be continualy on the move food in-poops out-food in, you get the jist.
In situations like this a vet should palpatate the abdomen to check for any blockages and if none are found they should be administered the following:
Metacloprimide- Gut stimulant
Pain relief- Our vet uses Ketofen, but Metacam can also be used
Sub Q Fluids- Fluids under the skin
And you should be sent home with:
Recovery food- A special mix designed for herbivours
Fiberplex- A fibre dose
Bio Lapis- Gut bacteria balance
Best of luck and please do get your bun to a rabbit savvy vet asap.
Statis- which is when a rabbit stops eating they suffer from a GI slowdown or complete stop is extremely dangerous and if not treated properly and swiftly it can cost a rabbits life in a short space of time.
Rabbits guts have to be continualy on the move food in-poops out-food in, you get the jist.
In situations like this a vet should palpatate the abdomen to check for any blockages and if none are found they should be administered the following:
Metacloprimide- Gut stimulant
Pain relief- Our vet uses Ketofen, but Metacam can also be used
Sub Q Fluids- Fluids under the skin
And you should be sent home with:
Recovery food- A special mix designed for herbivours
Fiberplex- A fibre dose
Bio Lapis- Gut bacteria balance
Best of luck and please do get your bun to a rabbit savvy vet asap.
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