Folks,
Sorry to be so negative with my first posts on these boards but I need help.
My first rabbit died last week unexpectedly and the second is now crook.
First lesson has been learned and as soon as we realised she hadn't produced poos for 8 hours (working day) she was straight to the vet. She's had antibiotics, vitamin booster and something to loosen things up, all injection format.
He also gave us a powder mix to make up with water to feed her which is mainly dietary fibre with extra vits too. She doesn't want to know about that and I don't blame her it stinks. Vet advised no other solids other than hay.
She's restless and hasn't eaten or drunk since we've been watching her in shifts.
Is there anything else I can be doing ?
(and yes if she isn't markedly better in an hour or so the vet will be earning his fees)
UPDATE : Just in the last few minutes she has passed some very hard poos followed by softer, sticky ones.
UPDATE : Now eating hay, finally. No drinking yet.
Apologies for panic. Does everyone get this or is it just me ?
Sorry to be so negative with my first posts on these boards but I need help.
My first rabbit died last week unexpectedly and the second is now crook.
First lesson has been learned and as soon as we realised she hadn't produced poos for 8 hours (working day) she was straight to the vet. She's had antibiotics, vitamin booster and something to loosen things up, all injection format.
He also gave us a powder mix to make up with water to feed her which is mainly dietary fibre with extra vits too. She doesn't want to know about that and I don't blame her it stinks. Vet advised no other solids other than hay.
She's restless and hasn't eaten or drunk since we've been watching her in shifts.
Is there anything else I can be doing ?
(and yes if she isn't markedly better in an hour or so the vet will be earning his fees)
UPDATE : Just in the last few minutes she has passed some very hard poos followed by softer, sticky ones.
UPDATE : Now eating hay, finally. No drinking yet.
Apologies for panic. Does everyone get this or is it just me ?