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upset tummy query

pirotess69

pirotess69

Young Bun
Hello,

Just wanted some info regarding Pieces's upset tum - a few days ago she stopped pooing/eating and was in pain and was prescribed some medicine by a vet (painkillers + gut stimulants)... as well as recovery food. She is now a lot better and is eating on her own.

The medicine was given to her orally by a syringe and she is a very good girl for slurping it all like a champ. The vet gave us enough meds for 5 days and I was just wondering if I should continue with giving her meds until it's gone - even though she seems fully recovered. I think upset tums and possible stasis is quite a common thing but never happened to me before so I thought I would ask you guys. Do you usually continue with the medicine even after bunny has recovered, just to me sure?

Thanks!

Emilia
 
I'd phone your vet and ask. My vet has in the past asked me to continue the painkiller for a few days afterwards.
 
I see... I think I will continue over weekend - my vet is closed but they did suggest that it's for 5 days so I guess I will continue just to be sure.

Thanks :)
 
Yes I would keep going for 5 days at least, if bun has by then returned to eating, drinking and exercising as usual and poops are big, golden and there are plenty of them and has been like this for a couple of days then I would stop. If in any doubt about buns return to normal I would continue meds ad let the vet know, he may suggest another check over.
 
I will do! Pieces is lively and hopping around as normal now, but her poops still aren't the greatest - quite dark and small - will keep giving her medicine until Monday. She loves it anyway, thinking they all must be quite sweet! Thanks again :)
 
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