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Rue not eating, please help
- Thread starter Frankie28
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Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Don't be tempted to syringe her any food in case she has a blockage, but syringing water can be helpful.
Hope she's okay.
Frankie28
Young Bun
Just got back from the vets with Rue. She had two small spurs on her teeth so this could have possibly caused discomfort which then lead to her not eating and resulting in stasis. Could be coincidence but will get them checked none the less. She was treated with anti inflammatory and pain killer (metaclopromide) injections and I have wen given recovery food for her. Promptly on arrival back home she tucked into a huge mouthful of grass. What a relief!
Thank you all again, definitely the right advice!
MummyBunnyEm
Mama Doe
Thank you all for your advice
Just got back from the vets with Rue. She had two small spurs on her teeth so this could have possibly caused discomfort which then lead to her not eating and resulting in stasis. Could be coincidence but will get them checked none the less. She was treated with anti inflammatory and pain killer (metaclopromide) injections and I have wen given recovery food for her. Promptly on arrival back home she tucked into a huge mouthful of grass. What a relief!
Thank you all again, definitely the right advice!
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elmoandfern
Mama Doe
aaammmyyy
Mama Doe
Rue says she's feeling better this morning although very thirsty. She's eating plenty and has had her normal morning run around the garden.
I will still keep a close eye on her as I know all the meds could start wearing off soon. But hopefully she's on the road to recovery
hope she carrys on eating & drinking 
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Glad she's eating again. Sending lots of vibes for Rue xx