Hi
I recently lost my rabbit to an intestinal blockage (it was a felt of fur). He had suffered this problem some time ago and was successfully operated on and despite successful surgery again this time, a week later a blockage reoccurred and I had to let him go.
I have had 6 rabbits up to now (I have two of these 6 still with me) but the 3 that I have lost to gut problems have all been the 'butterfly' pattern (please google if not sure how it looks, a.k.a broken butterfly). I have been doing some reading on this topic for a while and have come across information suggesting that the butterfly pattern is more susceptible to gut problems than other colours (I believe their colouring somehow has an affect on absorption or release of substances through the gut walls predisposing them to problems).
Now I realise that not all gut problem bunnies are of the butterfly colour pattern but I am interested to find out what percentage are.
I would be really grateful if you could tell me if you've had a rabbit with gut problems and what colour your rabbit was/is.
It may also be useful to know what was wrong with your rabbit (e.g. Gut hypomotility, gut stasis, blockage, bloat).
I'd really appreciate any input and as a veterinary nurse, it may prove useful to me and the vets I work with.
Many thanks
PS, if you would prefer I am happy for you to PM me
I recently lost my rabbit to an intestinal blockage (it was a felt of fur). He had suffered this problem some time ago and was successfully operated on and despite successful surgery again this time, a week later a blockage reoccurred and I had to let him go.
I have had 6 rabbits up to now (I have two of these 6 still with me) but the 3 that I have lost to gut problems have all been the 'butterfly' pattern (please google if not sure how it looks, a.k.a broken butterfly). I have been doing some reading on this topic for a while and have come across information suggesting that the butterfly pattern is more susceptible to gut problems than other colours (I believe their colouring somehow has an affect on absorption or release of substances through the gut walls predisposing them to problems).
Now I realise that not all gut problem bunnies are of the butterfly colour pattern but I am interested to find out what percentage are.
I would be really grateful if you could tell me if you've had a rabbit with gut problems and what colour your rabbit was/is.
It may also be useful to know what was wrong with your rabbit (e.g. Gut hypomotility, gut stasis, blockage, bloat).
I'd really appreciate any input and as a veterinary nurse, it may prove useful to me and the vets I work with.
Many thanks
PS, if you would prefer I am happy for you to PM me