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Trying to get gut stasis bun to eat

B

Beapig

Mama Doe
Hi everyone,

One of my rabbits, Hamilton hasn't eaten since last night. He was perfectly normal yesterday but this morning he wouldn't come down for breakfast. We went to the vet in the afternoon, had injections etc and now he's on metacam and randititine. He still isn't eating though. Should I feed him with a syringe? I have critical care, thinking I could mix it with banana and mushed pellets. I'm very worried for my boy.

I've been told that he should have an emergency dental tomorrow if he doesn't pick up. The vet looked at his mouth and said it looks okay overall but it's hard to see the back teeth.
 
Beapig said:
Hi everyone,

One of my rabbits, Hamilton hasn't eaten since last night. He was perfectly normal yesterday but this morning he wouldn't come down for breakfast. We went to the vet in the afternoon, had injections etc and now he's on metacam and randititine. He still isn't eating though. Should I feed him with a syringe? I have critical care, thinking I could mix it with banana and mushed pellets. I'm very worried for my boy.

I've been told that he should have an emergency dental tomorrow if he doesn't pick up. The vet looked at his mouth and said it looks okay overall but it's hard to see the back teeth.
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Yes feed him with a syringe. I mix pellets or critical care with Ella's Kitchen or some other organic baby food pouch - fruit or veggie.

I hope he picks up.
 
TiminMB said:
Have you tried dandelion greens?
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Yeah, I've tried all kinds of plants - brambles, herbs, kale, spinach etc. I just syringe fed him banana and mushed pellets with critical care and he had quite a lot of it. So I'm hoping he might improve. Fingers crossed for him.
 
Beapig said:
Yeah, I've tried all kinds of plants - brambles, herbs, kale, spinach etc. I just syringe fed him banana and mushed pellets with critical care and he had quite a lot of it. So I'm hoping he might improve. Fingers crossed for him.
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Do you have Infacol?

If so, give one ml every hour for three doses.

It's absolutely fine to give alongside other meds from the vet, and isn't absorbed into the body. It just helps the painful wind to pass, as with babies. If Hamilton gets cold or lethargic, you should ring the vet x
 
Going through the same thing at this exact moment with Coco although she has just started to eat, but I sympathise all the same!

Good luck with Hamilton x
 
I am glad he took the critical care well; and that your vet prescribed meds. If he is not drinking water, you may also want to slowly syringe water too.
 
Thanks for the vibes everyone. Despite the syringe feeding critical care last night he is still looking bloated. Hard to say if he has passed pellets because he's kept with two companions but I'm going to assume no because he still seems very ill. Will be calling the vet first thing this morning to take him back. Honestly, I was just scared I'd find him gone this morning :cry:

Sorry to hear Angie that you're going through the same, hope you're seeing improvements with your bun? Tonibun, I have no idea what caused it. When he was put to bed around 9.00pm the night before he was totally fine. The next morning we found him ill. The vet suggested there could be dental problems too far back that we can't see and that it could be the cause.
 
Did the vet exclude a blockage? I think I would be taking him back to the vet, especially if you are not sure that he has had any output. Sending him lots of vibes. I hope that he improves soon.
 
Omi said:
Did the vet exclude a blockage? I think I would be taking him back to the vet, especially if you are not sure that he has had any output. Sending him lots of vibes. I hope that he improves soon.
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I agree with Omi, I would take him back and ask for him to be checked for this, you should check with the vet before any (more) syringe feeding to ensure he does not have a blockage.
 
Beapig said:
Thanks for the vibes everyone. Despite the syringe feeding critical care last night he is still looking bloated. Hard to say if he has passed pellets because he's kept with two companions but I'm going to assume no because he still seems very ill. Will be calling the vet first thing this morning to take him back. Honestly, I was just scared I'd find him gone this morning :cry:

Sorry to hear Angie that you're going through the same, hope you're seeing improvements with your bun? Tonibun, I have no idea what caused it. When he was put to bed around 9.00pm the night before he was totally fine. The next morning we found him ill. The vet suggested there could be dental problems too far back that we can't see and that it could be the cause.
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I am sure your vet excluded a blockage on the first visit, but when you go back, do remember to ask for a blood glucose test as this may give some indication. Also to the his temperature.

I'm thinking of you x

Blood glucose is measured in mmol/ml (millimoles/litre)

Normal: 4-8 mmol/ml

2-4 mmol/ltr – needs food – rabbit is experiencing gut stasis
If less that 2 mmol/ltr, call vet

8-15 mmol/ltr Rabbit is stressed, but can stay at home
More than 15mmol/ltr, less than 20 – Call vet, start to worry…
More than 20 mmol/ltr, needs surgery.


Also:

https://www.researchgate.net/public...e_of_blood_glucose_measurement_in_pet_rabbits
 
Thanks for the advice everyone. We went back today and the vet advised that he has an emergency dental, because there is some soreness in the mouth but it was too hard to see the extent of it without him being put under.

I trust that my vet knows what he's doing and hope that the best course of action is being taken. More good vibes appreciated as I am of course very worried!
 
I am sure you must be worried, but your Vet was very good before so trust he is doing the right thing. Please let us know how he is as we will be worrying too.
 
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