I gave thumper his evening pellets about an hour ago. Ate the lot as usual. Then started changing position rapidly, clearly can't get comfortable, even rolled over. Knew he wasn't behaving normally. Offered two types of pellet, carrot, water, water with added pro-c probiotic (usually loves the taste and will drink the whole bowl ASAP), raspberry leaves, plantain, cucumber. Won't touch anything. Poos have been a normal size, done lots this evening. Did three poops on his shelf as he was trying to get comfortable. Now gone to hide behind the sofa. I know he's not right, what should I do?x
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Stasis? Bloat? Pain?
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RogerRabbit999
Mama Doe
Could be gas in his tummy. Have you got Infacol? I always keep this in for when this happens. He'll be better in about 10 mins then. Give him a cuddle and massage his tummy that will help as well.
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
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I think gripe water is very similar though wait for someone else to confirm that.
RogerRabbit999
Mama Doe
Could be I'm not sure. I just always keep the Infacol in.
Gripe water is the same sort of thing, it's dill based for colic in babies. Thanks for the advice, luckily a medley of veggies soaked in water and gripe water has worked. Taking a while to eat it and laying down after a few bites but think it's gas pain. Will keep an eye on him overnight x
RogerRabbit999
Mama Doe
Oh that's good news. There is a fab video on You Tube that shows you how to do a proper bunny tummy massage.
Oooohhh thanks, will look that up. Mine are rubbish at being handled and will only tolerate a tummy rub for a few seconds before worming themselves away! Thumper has now had a run around and eating fresh hay. I've put a new litter tray out so I can check his output is good overnight x
