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Digestive problem

M

Mandarina

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Hi everybody...

My little friend is having some problems in his stomach, he will not eat, drink or poo, what can I give him to make him feel better? He seems really sad and in pain, he just wants to stay on a quiet place.

The vet gave him antibiotic and some vitamin, but he won't get better. I also try with pineapple and olive oil, but nothing happened and I'm afraid I will make more harm than good...

Thank you all!
 
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Hello

You need to take your Rabbit to a Vet straight away. Are you in the UK ?

It sounds as though your Rabbit has Gastrointestinal Stasis, which can become very serious if prompt Veterinary attention is not given

This explains the seriousness of the condition

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

So you need to get in touch with your Vet now. I hope that your Bunny will be OK.
 
Im not sure whether this is the same rabbit you posted about recently?
As J-J said, this is extremely serious and needs treatment by a vet without delay.
I think you are in Spain?
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Hello

You need to take your Rabbit to a Vet straight away. Are you in the UK ?

It sounds as though your Rabbit has Gastrointestinal Stasis, which can become very serious if prompt Veterinary attention is not given

This explains the seriousness of the condition

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

So you need to get in touch with your Vet now. I hope that your Bunny will be OK.
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Babsie said:
Im not sure whether this is the same rabbit you posted about recently?
As J-J said, this is extremely serious and needs treatment by a vet without delay.
I think you are in Spain?
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I already took him to the vet. The problem is that vets around here are not spiecialized in rabbits, so they can only apply general knowledge : (

And yes, it's the same rabbit, he was getting better and now this... : (
 
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Mandarina said:
I already took him to the vet. The problem is that vets around here are not spiecialized in rabbits, so they can only apply general knowledge : (

And yes, it's the same rabbit, he was getting better and now this... : (
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I do think that in your situation any Vet is better than no Vet. The Vet could at least administer pain relief and I am sure they must have some knowledge about the Rabbit Gastrointestinal Tract. There is very little you can do at home if your Rabbit is not eating or drinking and has no fecal output. In such a situation the only option is to consult a Vet, even one with limited knowledge about Rabbits.

Trying to syringe feed your Rabbit may make things worse if he has a gastrointestinal obstruction. Without access to pain relief you will not be able to address the pain he may be feeling, he is likely to need other types of medication too. These only obtainable from a Veterinary Surgeon. So I really do think you need to get your Rabbit back to a Vet ASAP.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I do think that in your situation any Vet is better than no Vet. The Vet could at least administer pain relief and I am sure they must have some knowledge about the Rabbit Gastrointestinal Tract. There is very little you can do at home if your Rabbit is not eating or drinking and has no fecal output. In such a situation the only option is to consult a Vet, even one with limited knowledge about Rabbits.

Trying to syringe feed your Rabbit may make things worse if he has a gastrointestinal obstruction. Without access to pain relief you will not be able to address the pain he may be feeling, he is likely to need other types of medication too. These only obtainable from a Veterinary Surgeon. So I really do think you need to get your Rabbit back to a Vet ASAP.
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I took him to the vet this morning and he only gave him vitamins and an antibiotic, he told me to call him tomorrow and tell him how the rabbit is doing.
 
Mandarina said:
I took him to the vet this morning and he only gave him vitamins and an antibiotic, he told me to call him tomorrow and tell him how the rabbit is doing.
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I'm sorry you don't have a vet who knows what to do with rabbits. Can you possibly call your own vet asap and ask them to consult by phone with a vet who specialises in rabbits? You really need to get help as a matter of emergency, as your poor little bun will be suffering :cry:
 
Mandarina said:
I took him to the vet this morning and he only gave him vitamins and an antibiotic, he told me to call him tomorrow and tell him how the rabbit is doing.
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You are obviously trying your best to help your Rabbit. It must be very stressful not having access to a Vet skilled in the treatment of Rabbits. Did you mention that you are in Spain ?

Maybe your Vet would agree to make contact with a Rabbit Specialist Clinic her in the UK

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departm...ic-animal-and-wildlife/rabbit-clinic/overview

Your Vet may well charge you for the additional service, but if it would enable your Vet to obtain some specialist advice and information about how to try to help your Rabbit it would be money well spent.

Dont feel that you cannot request this of your Vet, you are after all paying for a service. If your Vet cannot provide the help your Rabbit needs the Vet should seek expert advice or refer you directly on to a Specialist.
 
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