My vet has said my rabbit needs a back tooth removed which is why he's not eating. But I'm convinced he has GI Statis or Gas. I know an over-grown tooth can cause GI Statis, but removing it will not treat the pain or cure it. I'm worried he has a blockage. And by the looks of him, he doesn't look like he will survive any operation- he's so lethargic. (He's 9 years old) Last night I thought he was going to die. He couldn't get comfortable and kept lying in weird positions, back legs stretched out and front paws stretch out. He flipped on his side and his heart rate was rapid. He's currently curled up in a ball and wont move (stomach to floor) and grinding his teeth loudly.
First it started with him eating a lot less (only hay is he did), refusing food he normally loves and not pooping. If he did manage to poo, they'd be really small.
We took him the vet and he took his temperature, examined him and said he couldn't find anything seriously wrong and just gave him a vitamin shot.
The next day, he didnt poop for ages and stopped eating even less so we took him back. The vet took a blood test and said the tests revealed he doesn't have a blockage. But Im not convinced... I thought an x-ray could only determine whether a bun has a blockage or not? But he said the blood test shows he doesnt. He massaged his stomach, listened to his heart beat.. did temperature. My bun has all the symptoms of GI statis or gas and im worried he's going to die from pain. I was think of giving him some (Simethicone) but if he does have a blockage this will make it worse? Please help I feel helpless.
First it started with him eating a lot less (only hay is he did), refusing food he normally loves and not pooping. If he did manage to poo, they'd be really small.
We took him the vet and he took his temperature, examined him and said he couldn't find anything seriously wrong and just gave him a vitamin shot.
The next day, he didnt poop for ages and stopped eating even less so we took him back. The vet took a blood test and said the tests revealed he doesn't have a blockage. But Im not convinced... I thought an x-ray could only determine whether a bun has a blockage or not? But he said the blood test shows he doesnt. He massaged his stomach, listened to his heart beat.. did temperature. My bun has all the symptoms of GI statis or gas and im worried he's going to die from pain. I was think of giving him some (Simethicone) but if he does have a blockage this will make it worse? Please help I feel helpless.