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Damp underneath/paws - uti?

k.mdaniels

Alpha Buck
Hi

One of our buns has been damp underneath for a few days now. He's not soaking wet but he usually leaves little damp marks on ground or towel. His hutch is clean. We gave a him a bath (if you can call it that) but it hasn't helped. He is nearly 8.
We have just moved house recently but he seems happy enough and is eating and drinking normally. We have also changed his diet a little - I have cut down on his ss pellets and only giving him veg as a treat instead of his two handfuls a day. We've only been doing this for four but not really noticing a difference.
He does have a litter tray in his out door and indoor run but they are only lined with newspaper, so may be he's just sitting in his pee more than usual but never had a problem with this before.
Is there anything else I can do?
Also what kind of checks will the vet be able to do if we say to him?
 
I'm sorry no one has got back to you.Did you take him to the vet yet?

I would take him to find out if he has a urine infection. He may also have problems due to E.C. which can cause kidney issues. Your vet may advise a course of Panacur.

Bladder sludge can also cause leaking. But make sure you have a competent vet who will know what to do and what to suspect is happening.

Good luck :wave:
 
Hi

One of our buns has been damp underneath for a few days now. He's not soaking wet but he usually leaves little damp marks on ground or towel. His hutch is clean. We gave a him a bath (if you can call it that) but it hasn't helped. He is nearly 8.
We have just moved house recently but he seems happy enough and is eating and drinking normally. We have also changed his diet a little - I have cut down on his ss pellets and only giving him veg as a treat instead of his two handfuls a day. We've only been doing this for four but not really noticing a difference.
He does have a litter tray in his out door and indoor run but they are only lined with newspaper, so may be he's just sitting in his pee more than usual but never had a problem with this before.
Is there anything else I can do?
Also what kind of checks will the vet be able to do if we say to him?

Given his age it may be that some degree of osteoarthritis in his hips/spine is involved. This can cause a Rabbit to be less clean regarding urination.

Other possibilities include a UTI which may or may not involve 'bladder sludge' issues.

Do you keep a regular check on your Rabbit's weight ? This is always a good idea, especially as a Rabbit ages. Unexplained weight loss can be an early warning sign of a health problem. The weightloss may occur long before any other obvious symptoms.

The Vet will need to carry out a comprehensive examination to try to determine the primary cause of the problem.

Good luck
 
Will a urine sample help the get rule anything straight away?

Has he not been to a Vet yet ?

A urine test can show if there is any evidence of infection/crystals (different types of crystals indicate different types of health problems) and if there are any signs of renal problems. The latter would need blood tests to confirm.

Sludge/sediment could be seen in the urine of a Rabbit with 'bladder sludge'
 
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