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Help! Possible GI Stasis

K

KirstiRobinson

Warren Scout
Hi All,

My bunny Mojo stopped eating last night and hasn't pooed or eaten since then. He is very lethargic and un responsive and won't eat a single thing.
We took him to the vet first thing this morning who gave him a painkiller (one i've never heard of) and also an injection to get the gut moving.
We have been syringe feeding him small amounts of pineapple juice and also a supreme science recovery solution which I think is much like critical care?

I'm taking him back to the vet again first thing tomorrow, but I don't know what else to do for him in the mean time. I lost a bun last year to this and can't believe it's happening again!

I can't massage his tummy as he runs away and he just wants to sit on his own. A friend of mine also said it could be a blockage but the vet said his belly was only a little gassy
and not too bloated.

Please any advice would be much appreciated, I really don't want to lose him :(
 
If he has not passed any poo all day I would take him to the emergency Vet tonight

He sounds as though he requires more intensive treatment including fluids administered either subcutaneously or IV. Dehydration of gut contents occurs rapidly in cases of stasis, even if the Rabbit does not appear to be systemically dehydrated. Dehydration of gut contents exacerbates problems.

A blood glucose test could be helpful, a very high blood glucose could indicate an obstruction.
 
Ok, I rang my vet an hour or so ago and she did mention putting him on some fluids. I will also ask about glucose tests.
thanks for your help
 
Sending lots of vibes,, my bunny had this last week and is now well again so have hope!

Hugs to you
 
KirstiRobinson said:
Ok, I rang my vet an hour or so ago and she did mention putting him on some fluids. I will also ask about glucose tests.
thanks for your help
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Have they taken him in tonight? He really does need treatment as soon as possible and I would not wait until tomorrow.
 
When my little Cookie went into stasis, I managed to tempt her (hand feeding) with wet spinach. Sending vibes for bun xx
 
My bun currently recovering from stasis, know how awful and nerve wracking it is. Sending you loads of vibes, keep us updated x
 
Mojo went into the emergency vet last night and stayed over night, he was a little perkier this morning and we took him to our
normal vet who has also kept him in. I just spoke to her and she said his stomach is swollen, but he has now been to the toilet and is
eating hay. Please keep sending positive vibes that he is on the road to recovery!
 
I hope Mojo is recovering, did they say his tummy was swollen because of gas or something else?

If you have him home I would try and tempt him with herbs and maybe fresh grass, to get him eating. I always have infracol for gas on hand. I'm not saying to give him this instead of going to the vets though just if you he has it and you can't get him to the vets straight away.
 
KirstiRobinson said:
What treatment did your bun have?
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Painkillers, gut stimulants and antacids all by injection.

Fibreplex and critical care to be syringe fed with.

The vet allowed us to care for him at home as he is awfully behaved at the vets. We nursed him literally for at least 16 hours a day, coaxing him to eat little bits here and there and just letting him snuggle with us. Carrot tops and dandelion leaves were the first things he'd eat. Thankfully he's well now.
 
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