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22/1/17

lucy24

lucy24

Mama Doe
What does a rabbit kidney stone look like? Came home to find a massive clump of squishy poos and a small light coloured thing that looks quite strange... Will try and upload a pic . His bum is suddenly filthy. Don't worry I will ring vet just need some advice in meantime please
 
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I have no idea but I would think you would have seen your rabbit display some sort of pain if he had a stone and they would come out in the urine not poos.

Could the object have got stuck to his poops while he was running around the floor, so maybe he didn't pass it. Since he is suddenly filthy it's better to go and see a vet to rule out anything. Is he happy or quiet? Did he have anything out of the ordinary for his diet, more veg or something new. That could be a reason for the squishy poos that probably smell delightful!
 
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cpayne said:
I have no idea but I would think you would have seen your rabbit display some sort of pain if he had a stone and they would come out in the urine not poos.

Could the object have got stuck to his poops while he was running around the floor, so maybe he didn't pass it. Since he is suddenly filthy it's better to go and see a vet to rule out anything. Is he happy or quiet? Did he have anything out of the ordinary for his diet, more veg or something new. That could be a reason for the squishy poos that probably smell delightful!
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cpayne has given you excellent advice :D

If you suspect a kidney stone it could have caused a lot of pain and a vet should take a look :D

There's some good info here:

http://www.rabbit.org/health/urolith.html
 
Its not rock hard but firm like their normal poos can be. So Canbe broken apart like with healthy poo . It was separate from the squishys. He seems ok but I know they can hide pain well.
 
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Its not rock hard but firm like their normal poos can be. So Canbe broken apart like with healthy poo . It was separate from the squishys. He seems ok but I know they can hide pain well.
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If it was a stone it'd be passed out via his urethra/penis. From what you have posted it seems you are saying he passed it with his poo ?
 
lucy24 said:
Its not rock hard but firm like their normal poos can be. So Canbe broken apart like with healthy poo . It was separate from the squishys. He seems ok but I know they can hide pain well.
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It sounds to me like it could've been passed along with his poos, as you say it can be broken apart.

Hopefully he's OK and not in any pain :)
 
He is currently having bloods done and the thing he passed is being looked at. Vet isn't quite sure what it is yet . They are going to send him home with pro biotics and gut stimulant as his tummy has slowed down a bit so they want to prevent stasis. He thumped ALOT on the scales . Not happy about being prodded!
 
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He is currently having bloods done and the thing he passed is being looked at. Vet isn't quite sure what it is yet . They are going to send him home with pro biotics and gut stimulant as his tummy has slowed down a bit so they want to prevent stasis. He thumped ALOT on the scales . Not happy about being prodded!
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I dont blame him ! I hope that the Vet can identify the 'thing' and that the bloods will all be OK xx
 
Jack's-Jane said:
If it was a stone it'd be passed out via his urethra/penis. From what you have posted it seems you are saying he passed it with his poo ?
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It was separate from his poos in the middle of the floor so not sure where he passed it from. So confusing
 
lucy24 said:
He is currently having bloods done and the thing he passed is being looked at. Vet isn't quite sure what it is yet . They are going to send him home with pro biotics and gut stimulant as his tummy has slowed down a bit so they want to prevent stasis. He thumped ALOT on the scales . Not happy about being prodded!
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I'm glad he still has attitude :D

I hope all goes well - blood is quite difficult to get from a rabbit!

Good luck xx
 
My specialist is always happy if Doughnut thumps as means she's still well enough to be stroppy!

Good luck, hope you find out what it is.
 
Charlie had to be rushed back to the vet today. He refused breakfast and has been quiet. He nibbled a bit once I'd given him ranatidin or whatever it's called. I also gave him some fibreplex. I felt his tummy and he seemed in pain so took him to be checked. His tummy is full but he is in pain. She thinks it's due to his suspeced kidney problems despite normal tests at this stage. He was given an injection of pain relief . One that won't damage kidneys further. I've been given critical care to feed him. He's quite depressed and refused food when we got home. Really worried. Whatever is wrong seems to be progressing . I hope he makes it overnight
 
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