novadragon849
New Kit
Hi I have a 5 year old dutch which fully recovered from GI stasis about 2-3 weeks ago. He is back to his former binkying self and always eager to eat his pellets and hay. 
However since about 10 days ago I realised a change in his drinking habit. I got him a 600ml water bottle which did use to last about 6-7 days before a refill is needed. Now the amount he drinks has doubled to about 200 - 250ml a day so he needs a refill once every 2-3 days and his litter tray is a lot wetter compared to what it use to be (obviously due to the excessive drinking).
At first I thought it was due to the temps but then I have other rabbits and their drinking hasn't changed at all and only needs a refill about 6-7 days as well. Now I'm worried that his kidneys may have problems. However his drinking is the only thing that has changed, he is still eating the same and playing/binkying the same.
I have the vets booked but its not until a couple of days later. I have also read that if it really is the kidney, their is not a lot that can be done about it. Is this true?
I'm hoping nothing will happen but in the worst case scenario that the kidneys really does have problems then the ultimate question is can my rabbit still live a happy and long life that any other healthy dutches can live up to?
I'm only guessing that it may be kidney problems as the vet isn't until a few days later but can anything else lead to the description above? Is their anything I need to look at for?
I'm really worried right now as this is certainly not normal for him.
However since about 10 days ago I realised a change in his drinking habit. I got him a 600ml water bottle which did use to last about 6-7 days before a refill is needed. Now the amount he drinks has doubled to about 200 - 250ml a day so he needs a refill once every 2-3 days and his litter tray is a lot wetter compared to what it use to be (obviously due to the excessive drinking).
At first I thought it was due to the temps but then I have other rabbits and their drinking hasn't changed at all and only needs a refill about 6-7 days as well. Now I'm worried that his kidneys may have problems. However his drinking is the only thing that has changed, he is still eating the same and playing/binkying the same.
I have the vets booked but its not until a couple of days later. I have also read that if it really is the kidney, their is not a lot that can be done about it. Is this true?
I'm hoping nothing will happen but in the worst case scenario that the kidneys really does have problems then the ultimate question is can my rabbit still live a happy and long life that any other healthy dutches can live up to?
I'm only guessing that it may be kidney problems as the vet isn't until a few days later but can anything else lead to the description above? Is their anything I need to look at for?
I'm really worried right now as this is certainly not normal for him.
