Hi everyone, hoping that somebody can help me. Yesterday I noticed a large wet (but not really runny) poo in my rabbit's cage, I wasn't sure whether it was a cecotrope or not. It was the first time I had seen it and I've had him for almost a month now (I rehomed him, he is a 1.5 year old French Lop). Today, he has been out of his cage since 11am and has been his usual self, hopping around, exploring, and sleeping. I noticed that he was leaving a dark brown sticky, wet, trail behind him (hard to spot because my flooring is very dark wood). Wherever he sat, there was a runny brown liquid behind him on my floor, skirting boards, and all over the blankets and pillows that he likes to lie on. He is a very large rabbit (5.5 kilos) and does not like to be handled. I tried my best to have a look at his back end but I just couldn't. I tried for ages to get him into his cage before having to lure him in with a carrot (I only let him have a tiny nibble as I know diet could be a related issue) and I've had to close his cage while I clean up all the mess
In terms of diet, he eats the Science Selective pellets (100g a day, as recommended for his size). Unlimited amounts of hay and fresh water, with a few bits of carrot (the only veg he will eat.) This is exactly what he was having at his old home and I've had no issues since getting him. There has been no change in his diet and I've had him at the vets every week since I've got him (he's currently about to have his third injection for mites) and she says he is perfectly healthy in every way.
Does this seem serious? I will keep an eye on his litter tray and he is due at the vets tomorrow night for his injection anyway so will mention it. Is there anything I can do to help him? I really don't think he will let me near his rear end, we're still in the process of bonding.
Thanks in advance everyone.
In terms of diet, he eats the Science Selective pellets (100g a day, as recommended for his size). Unlimited amounts of hay and fresh water, with a few bits of carrot (the only veg he will eat.) This is exactly what he was having at his old home and I've had no issues since getting him. There has been no change in his diet and I've had him at the vets every week since I've got him (he's currently about to have his third injection for mites) and she says he is perfectly healthy in every way.
Does this seem serious? I will keep an eye on his litter tray and he is due at the vets tomorrow night for his injection anyway so will mention it. Is there anything I can do to help him? I really don't think he will let me near his rear end, we're still in the process of bonding.
Thanks in advance everyone.