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Help? Anyone?

jazxo

jazxo

Mama Doe
No one replied to my last thread (here:http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?370058-Soft-stools&highlight=soft+stools), might be because it was too lengthy but I really need your opinions.

Basically, Pippin has suddenly had very soft stools all day but now they're getting a bit better but no where near normal.
I've not given her the usual pellets she has tonight just lots of hay, nothing else.

In the morning if they're still the same should I give her the normal amount of pellets she has or just leave her on hay only until they're back to normal?
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Assuming she is otherwise 'well within herself' I'd keep her on just hay and water for 48 hours. You could give her some Fibreplex

http://www.animeddirect.co.uk/protexin-fibreplex-for-rabbits-15ml-syringe.html

If the problem has not resolved in the next 24 hours or if she seems quiet or behaving differently to normal then you need to get your Vet to see her.
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Yeah she's perfectly fine within herself. I wanted to get some fibreplex but couldn't find it anywhere local and it'd take a while to come if I bought it online etc. I did put some pro c in her water though and she's drank a fair bit of that.

Thank you, I will do.
 
jazxo said:
Approx. half an eggcup in the morning and half in the evening.
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Well, that sounds about right, then.
Jane has given good advice (as always) - I must admit I always err on the side of caution and make an appointment with the vet if I feel uneasy about changes.
 
Babsie said:
Well, that sounds about right, then.
Jane has given good advice (as always) - I must admit I always err on the side of caution and make an appointment with the vet if I feel uneasy about changes.
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Sorry what's err? I agree, I most certainly will if this hasn't gone away tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
 
jazxo said:
Sorry what's err? I agree, I most certainly will if this hasn't gone away tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
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To err on the side of caution is a saying, it means not to take any risks basically :)

Hope Pippin is feeling better soon!
 
just a note - I believe Pro C has a fair bit of sugar in it, so may be best to stick to hay only for now, just in case.
 
I think Pippin's problem is sounding a lot like my Josie's problem when she first arrived. It was veg with Josie though that she couldn't tolerate. I kept her on a hay only diet for a long time. She could have forage as well, so brambles, hawthorn etc. When she started back on the pellets I switched to SS, as I think Excel was part of the problem.

I would try Pippin on a natural diet, so stick to things a wildie would eat. (Thumps and Rabbit Nutrition would be the best people to advise.)

Try Vet UK for the Fibreplex, they're usually next day delivery when I've used them xx
 
Captain Helen said:
I think Pippin's problem is sounding a lot like my Josie's problem when she first arrived. It was veg with Josie though that she couldn't tolerate. I kept her on a hay only diet for a long time. She could have forage as well, so brambles, hawthorn etc. When she started back on the pellets I switched to SS, as I think Excel was part of the problem.

I would try Pippin on a natural diet, so stick to things a wildie would eat. (Thumps and Rabbit Nutrition would be the best people to advise.)

Try Vet UK for the Fibreplex, they're usually next day delivery when I've used them xx
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She's improved loads this morning. Normal poos since 8. Pippin only has a very small amount of pellets, lots of hay and forage. No veg.
Thanks :)
 
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