Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Recently there have been many bunnies who have passed to Rainbow Bridge because of GI stasis 
I am posting this as an UNQUALIFIED LAY-PERSON basing it on my experience from consultations with numerous Vets over the years. I am only trying to pass on information and do not in any way consider myself an expert
Firstly, I have learnt the importance in getting to know 'normal' poo from your rabbit. If it gets smaller in size or quantity alarm bells should start ringing.
GI stasis, if not caused by obstuction, comes on gradualy so the sooner you notice it the better.
If your Bun does become poorly with few or no poos and not eating you MUST consult a Vet STRAIGHT AWAY. You should not leave a rabbit who has not eaten for 8 or so hours without treatment.
When you get to the Vet the Vet should examine your Buns abdomen, feeling for signs of abnormality and presence of faeces. The Vet should listen to your Buns tum with a stethescope for gut sounds. Vet shoud also check Buns mouth for signs of dental problems, bladder for signs of infection, ears for signs of infection. (GI Stasis is often a SECONDARY condition to another illness)
If your Vet diagnoses Stasis then a gut motility drug should be given BY INJECTION. There is NO POINT in administering medication orally to a Bun in stasis as it wont go anywhere!!
Pain relief( again by injection) is also ESSENTIAL. If your Vet says it is not necessary my UNQUALIFIED advice would be DEMAND IT and change Vets once crisis situation has resolved.
Fluids are VERY important. A sub-cutaneous injection of fluids can be very helpful.
Antibiotics without evidence of active bacterial infection can exacerbate a GI problem (NB-UNQUALIFIED ADVICE).
If you have a Bun who appears to be a bit 'off colour' please do not delay consulting your Vet. A Bunny should be a constant eating and pooing machine. If they are not doing so, even for a few hours you should CONSULT YOUR VET.
Janex
I am posting this as an UNQUALIFIED LAY-PERSON basing it on my experience from consultations with numerous Vets over the years. I am only trying to pass on information and do not in any way consider myself an expert Firstly, I have learnt the importance in getting to know 'normal' poo from your rabbit. If it gets smaller in size or quantity alarm bells should start ringing.
GI stasis, if not caused by obstuction, comes on gradualy so the sooner you notice it the better.
If your Bun does become poorly with few or no poos and not eating you MUST consult a Vet STRAIGHT AWAY. You should not leave a rabbit who has not eaten for 8 or so hours without treatment.
When you get to the Vet the Vet should examine your Buns abdomen, feeling for signs of abnormality and presence of faeces. The Vet should listen to your Buns tum with a stethescope for gut sounds. Vet shoud also check Buns mouth for signs of dental problems, bladder for signs of infection, ears for signs of infection. (GI Stasis is often a SECONDARY condition to another illness)
If your Vet diagnoses Stasis then a gut motility drug should be given BY INJECTION. There is NO POINT in administering medication orally to a Bun in stasis as it wont go anywhere!!
Pain relief( again by injection) is also ESSENTIAL. If your Vet says it is not necessary my UNQUALIFIED advice would be DEMAND IT and change Vets once crisis situation has resolved.
Fluids are VERY important. A sub-cutaneous injection of fluids can be very helpful.
Antibiotics without evidence of active bacterial infection can exacerbate a GI problem (NB-UNQUALIFIED ADVICE).
If you have a Bun who appears to be a bit 'off colour' please do not delay consulting your Vet. A Bunny should be a constant eating and pooing machine. If they are not doing so, even for a few hours you should CONSULT YOUR VET.
Janex
