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Sorry, its me again. Bubo is pooping well and it's been quite sticky.. But now they're really quite runny. It's hard to pick them up. Is this normal or a sign things aren't right?
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Sorry, its me again. Bubo is pooping well and it's been quite sticky.. But now they're really quite runny. It's hard to pick them up. Is this normal or a sign things aren't right?
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Thank you. He loves nose rubs. XxI can’t answer your question. but I want to send some gentle nose rubs for your gorgeous bunny boy xx
It's not fully normal, still quite sticky and then kind of formed but runny. It's not true Diarrhoea. I don't think he's eating masses of greens.. He's picking at everything. He's a bit preoccupied with trying to go back in the enclosure [emoji20]. He's got some alfalfa hay (as well as the usual) which is tempting him. I wish he'd settle a bit more. He's not had any syringe feeds as he's been eating and seems stressed when I pick him up (he had gut motility drugs). Do you think I should give some critical care?Is he also making normal poo, or just the runny poo? Is he eating hay, or just greens? Is his tummy very noisy/bubbly? Does he get syringe feeds for fiber? I always contact vet for runny poo. Vet may want to administer fluids, cut back on type/quantity of greens or adjust medication, give pain meds.
Sending vibes.
Thank you. We did a bum check earlier and he's all OK. He had a little time out on the grass but I don't think he ate a great deal of it. He's eating but I haven't seen him have any nuggets yet. I'll definitely call the vet if it turns to diarrhoea.It is often the case that fecal output will be abnormal for a few days after a blockage passes. If he is eating and fine within himself and not passing copious amounts of true diarrhoea then monitor him carefully overnight and if he’s still passing very runny poo tomorrow morning give the Vet a call for advice. Make sure his bum is kept clean. Being soiled will increase his risk of flystrike.
Poo pictures
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/drop/Drp_en.htm
Thank you. We did a bum check earlier and he's all OK. He had a little time out on the grass but I don't think he ate a great deal of it. He's eating but I haven't seen him have any nuggets yet. I'll definitely call the vet if it turns to diarrhoea.
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Ah I'm so sorry for the late reply. I swear I checked and there were no new posts [emoji848].How is your boy today? x
Hi bunny momma. Unfortunately he's not a big hay eater. I've tried all sorts (& trying about 5 more now). I heard you could spray hay with apple juice but I'm not sure about the sugar [emoji848]. He's eating well in general now.I would ask vet for metacam for pain and inflammation if he is nibbling food and not eating much hay. Motility meds can sometimes cause discomfort, though they are important to keep his gut moving. Syringe feeds would probably help if they would not stress him too much.
I suggest you follow up with his vet.
Ah thanks so much for the links. I'm sure I was aware of those products but when it's your own bun, your mind goes blank & you don't seem to think properly. A bit annoyed at myself. I wish they'd suggested that at the vets.Nuggets are usually the last thing a Rabbit who has had a blockage will want to eat. Hay and grass are the most important thing at this stage, as well as a good water intake. I am assuming that you were given a non steroidal analgesic such as Metacam and prokinetic drugs eg metoclopromide and cisapride to continue to administer on a regular basis?
You might find that giving him some Fibreplex helps
https://www.vetuk.co.uk/rabbit-supp...ements-c-649_418/fibreplex-for-rabbits-p-1180
Also, Profibre Pellets
https://www.vetuk.co.uk/rabbit-supp...18/protexin-pro-fibre-for-rabbits-800g-p-1178