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Critical Care Formula

LPie

LPie

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Hello. I noticed this mentioned in the Bunny's First Aid box Thread. I have a whole sachet (and a bit more) of this left over from when my bunny went into stasis a couple of months ago. I had been wondering when it would be useful, and/or if I should consult a vet before ever using it?
Thanks :)
 
My vet said its only needed when no food is going in. I wondered if I should give my bun some whilst he recovered but he said they don't need it when feeding again.
 
Ah, so it's something you might use before taking them to the vet, to prevent them going into stasis? I'll keep hold of it and bear that in mind. Thank you!
 
If they're not eating at all they probably need to go to the vets anyway. But it will be useful because you won't have to pay the high vet dispensing fees you can use your sachet and order some from the internet.
 
I would not automatically use it if a bunny has stopped eating without seeing a vet first. If bunny has stopped eating due to a blockage the worst thing you can do is force more food in. The vet needs to rule out any obstruction before syringe feeding :)
 
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