Netherland Dwarf - Anxious or I'll?

[OM91]

Hi. We have a Netherland dwarf who's usually very active and sassy.

We started dog sitting yesterday. She has seen the dog but we have kept them well apart. The dog isn't allowed in their room and we steer her away from outside the room if she's ever there.

This morning, I noticed that Thumper wouldn't take her Vitamin C (which she usually loves) and won't leave from under her wooden castle. She was hiding in the corner but has at least moved around different areas under the castle.

She did have an episode of diarrhoea on Friday, which the vet treated with fluids and one-off doses of gut motility medication and pain relief.

Looking back at footage from their room, she seemed as playful as usual until about an hour before I came in to spot clean and feed this morning.

The other half of her pair, Flint, is his usual self.

She did stomp more loudly than usual last night, which makes me wonder whether the dog staying with us is causing anxiety?

 

[bunny momma]

I recommend a follow up visit at the vets. Sending positive vibes for thumper.

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[tonibun]

It could be that she can smell the Dog and is feeling scared. Did the Vet recommend the Vitamin C as Rabbits do produce their own, unlike Guinea Pigs? Diarrhoea is very worrying for a Rabbit. How old is she?

 

[Shimmer]

I would keep a very close eye on her - make sure she's eating and pooing normally. It's definitely worth getting her checked over again as well, after Friday's incident. It normally takes a few days for the guts to get back to normal once the issue has been identified. Did you get a diagnosis? Did she fully recover? Stress from the dog won't be helping, so I would increase efforts to reduce that as well. Also not sure why she's being given Vit C.

 

[OM91]

Thank you so much for all your replies. Our little 2 year old Thumper has been worrying us today.

We phoned the vets but they said they couldn't see her until October, in spite of the urgency. Time to find another vet, I think.

The Vitamin C was suggested by said vet, so hearing this has been shocking! I should never have given her the vitamin c.

No cause was identified but now I'm wondering if the Vitamin C supplements have triggered a gastric upset.

She's so much better now after three doses of Critical Care. She's eating hay and fibre sticks and running around.

Thank you again for all your advice. It really has been an eye-opener.

 

[Omi]

I'm pleased that Thumper is better now

 

[bunny momma]

It sounds like your bunny may have had GI stasis and syringe feeds can help gut move after a vet verifies no obstruction. Continue to monitor eating, drinking, wee, and poo.
Well done.

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