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Excess Cecos

R

RinnyRin

Warren Scout
Hello,

So as you may know, we lost my little Ivy on Friday.

I’ve been giving Leafy all the love…although he gives me lots of attitude. Feet flicking, tail wagging and yesterday I was doing my thing and he nipped my toe. I don’t force myself on him at all, I just sit with him and watch/read/paint. Whatever. He has always been sassy.

Anyway that’s not the question, this is: I came home from work and he had some excess cecotropes near him. I offered them up and he wasn’t interested. Admittedly, he might have had an extra treat or two over the last few days. I’m also still adjusting to changing to feeding one rabbit, so he might have had a bit extra forage/pellets than he should.

Should I try to get him to the vet ASAP? He’s drinking, eating and pooping (not cecos) as normal. I think it sounds like it could be diet, but I don’t want to make the wrong judgement.
 
Sounds like he has just had too many treats and pellets. Cut out all treats and just feed hay water and a tiny portion of pellets. Things should settle down in about 48 hours.
 
I'm sorry Ivy had to go. Personally I'd not go to the vet yet, make those few dietary tweaks & see if it settles down
 
Thank you guys, I thought as much and wanted to avoid extra stress of a vet visit.

I’m normally really strict with their diet but I think I’ve just been trying to make up for things and give him a few happy moments since what happened.

Got a delivery of various new toys for him today so that’ll be good!
 
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