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Humphrey admitted: HOME :D
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newbabybuns
Warren Veteran
It's great he took some food from you and a few poos is definitely in the right direction. Sending continued vibes for him xxx
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Went to visit him. Slight improvement.. He did a few poos and ate some of the herbs and carrot (anything to tempt him!) I brought. Still has his drip in and is staying overnight again.
His eating and making a few poos is promising since he does not have an obstruction. I am sure he enjoyed seeing and hearing you today.
I would not worry about him having a drip. They probably just want to keep him hydrated and help him to rehydrate any waste material that may still be in his digestive system.
Springfield24
Alpha Buck
catherine09
Mama Doe
newbabybuns
Warren Veteran
Silverleaf
Alpha Buck
He is home with Rose, feeling a bit grumpy and sorry for himself (with his bald ears!).
Poos a bit small but he hates car journeys so hopefully back to normal soon. Syringe feeding was a struggle (I got covered
).. Kinda nice to see after Sunday where he didn't struggle while I checked him over before the vets. I love this bunny.
MightyMax
Banned
Thanks so much everyone!
He is home with Rose, feeling a bit grumpy and sorry for himself (with his bald ears!).
Poos a bit small but he hates car journeys so hopefully back to normal soon. Syringe feeding was a struggle (I got covered
I love this bunny.
Lovely update <relief> x
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Hope he's back to his normal self soon. Sending lots of vibes for Humphrey xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It wont do any harm as long as it wont be an additional stress for him. Fibreplex contains not only probiotics but also prebiotics and fibre. Some Vets question the benefits of PRObiotics for Rabbits as the PRObiotic is likely to be killed off by the stomach acid,Rabbit's have a VERY acidic stomach (PH 1-2), before it gets to where it is needed-the caecum. But PREbiotics are not destroyed by digestive enzymes and they may increase the proliferation of 'good' gut bacteria. PREbiotics can also aid the absorption of nutrients in the diet. The fibre in Fibreplex is always going to be useful, the more fibre a Rabbit has the better.
So in short giving Fibreplex wont do any harm, even if it does not actually do a huge amount of good.
catherine09
Mama Doe
The vets prescribed me Fibreplex alongside Metacam, Ranitidine and Emperid to give Noah for a few days at home, so yes fine to give :thumb:
MightyMax
Banned
Yes I think this is a good idea. Fibre keeps the gut moving, and the rabbits tell me it's tasty as well
