Hi guys
Me again! Peter was very quiet this week but seemed to be eating and pooping ok. Then yesterday he didn't eat any hay and his poops were a lot smaller than usual. So i started him on some pain meds and metacam which i have in the house. He seems brighter today but still refusing his hay. He is eating everything else like a complete gorb tho and followed me up and down the stairs this morning begging me for food when I opened the fridge!
He got his teeth checked under sedation back on 12 May and the vet said his teeth were fine and there was no sign of any spurs. So I don't think it is his teeth that is bothering him this time either.
This is now the 4th time since september that Peter has had colic. I am at a loss of what to do to prevent this! he is not yet even 2 years old!! he has been getting a steady diet of readigrass, dried forage and A&P pellets. I supplement this with some fresh herbs, dandelions, spinach, rocket, watercress and the odd small bit of apple or carrot. His poops had been large and golden and he was doing great. i want to get him neutered and paired up but literally everytime I go to book him in its as if he knows and develops colic!
I feel like I am the worst bunny mum ever! Its always been my intention to neuter him and pair him, and I regret it hasn't been sooner. I've had a lot of pressures on me the last year and I know I should have it done and dusted already but I know it takes time and with working full time, finishing a 3yr course, setting up a business and running my own home by myself, time is not something I've had a lot of. Terrible excuses I know!
i've been keeping an eye on my local rescues for female bunnies the last few weeks who need husbunds, but they all only have bucks.
Anyway, my question is could there be something underlying that is causing this? Like worms? Depression from being lonely?
I am trying to find patterns to find the cause.
First time back in Sept I literally gave him a bit of broccoli (wasn't the freshest, bit limp, in hindsight, bad idea!) and within 5 bites he was in pain. I'm not sure if he already had the start of something or if the broccoli was the actual cause of it, seemed very fast!?:?
Second time start of april, he had been out in the garden and had probably eaten a few things he shouldn't (i did spend the entire time pushing his fluffy butt on to the closest bit of grass). However, this time it also was his teeth that was the problem because I had been overdoing the fresh foods and he had stopped eating hay (which I cant believe i didn't pick up sooner!!)
Third time was May 12th and he needed meds. I had been feeding him lots of grass and think it was a bit too much for him. His teeth were checked here and they were a-OK.
Then fourth time has been really from say start of June when he has been a bit odd. Can't really pin point it but he has started pooping outside the litter tray over the hall landing and in the bathroom the last week(???) and hes sitting in a different place and looks really sad. So I started spending more time with him and he got back out into the garden for the first time in a few weeks- change of diet??? Posionous plant???
He hasn't been getting outside much because of my neighbours dog but there does seem to be a correlation with him going outside and getting a colic attack. Is it possible he just has a really sensitive tummy? Could he be depressed? Could he have worms?
Sorry for the ramble, but every time this happens it breaks my heart! He's my special boy and I need an outsider's point of view as my family and bf don't understand bunnies
Me again! Peter was very quiet this week but seemed to be eating and pooping ok. Then yesterday he didn't eat any hay and his poops were a lot smaller than usual. So i started him on some pain meds and metacam which i have in the house. He seems brighter today but still refusing his hay. He is eating everything else like a complete gorb tho and followed me up and down the stairs this morning begging me for food when I opened the fridge!
He got his teeth checked under sedation back on 12 May and the vet said his teeth were fine and there was no sign of any spurs. So I don't think it is his teeth that is bothering him this time either.
This is now the 4th time since september that Peter has had colic. I am at a loss of what to do to prevent this! he is not yet even 2 years old!! he has been getting a steady diet of readigrass, dried forage and A&P pellets. I supplement this with some fresh herbs, dandelions, spinach, rocket, watercress and the odd small bit of apple or carrot. His poops had been large and golden and he was doing great. i want to get him neutered and paired up but literally everytime I go to book him in its as if he knows and develops colic!
I feel like I am the worst bunny mum ever! Its always been my intention to neuter him and pair him, and I regret it hasn't been sooner. I've had a lot of pressures on me the last year and I know I should have it done and dusted already but I know it takes time and with working full time, finishing a 3yr course, setting up a business and running my own home by myself, time is not something I've had a lot of. Terrible excuses I know!
i've been keeping an eye on my local rescues for female bunnies the last few weeks who need husbunds, but they all only have bucks. Anyway, my question is could there be something underlying that is causing this? Like worms? Depression from being lonely?
I am trying to find patterns to find the cause.
First time back in Sept I literally gave him a bit of broccoli (wasn't the freshest, bit limp, in hindsight, bad idea!) and within 5 bites he was in pain. I'm not sure if he already had the start of something or if the broccoli was the actual cause of it, seemed very fast!?:?
Second time start of april, he had been out in the garden and had probably eaten a few things he shouldn't (i did spend the entire time pushing his fluffy butt on to the closest bit of grass). However, this time it also was his teeth that was the problem because I had been overdoing the fresh foods and he had stopped eating hay (which I cant believe i didn't pick up sooner!!
) Third time was May 12th and he needed meds. I had been feeding him lots of grass and think it was a bit too much for him. His teeth were checked here and they were a-OK.
Then fourth time has been really from say start of June when he has been a bit odd. Can't really pin point it but he has started pooping outside the litter tray over the hall landing and in the bathroom the last week(???) and hes sitting in a different place and looks really sad. So I started spending more time with him and he got back out into the garden for the first time in a few weeks- change of diet??? Posionous plant???
He hasn't been getting outside much because of my neighbours dog but there does seem to be a correlation with him going outside and getting a colic attack. Is it possible he just has a really sensitive tummy? Could he be depressed? Could he have worms?
Sorry for the ramble, but every time this happens it breaks my heart! He's my special boy and I need an outsider's point of view as my family and bf don't understand bunnies
