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Atticus, gut stasis
- Thread starter Graciee
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joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
When Rudeys poops were pitiful but he'd started eating dual care by the trough load I googled how long it takes food to complete a bunnies digestive tract & I'm sure it said 19 hours. If that's true, plus his gut being slow through his illness its maybe almost normal given the circumstance.
I am sooooooooo pleased this vet is on the ball & just as pleased your regime of feeding has been reduced for your sake xx
I am sooooooooo pleased this vet is on the ball & just as pleased your regime of feeding has been reduced for your sake xx
Really? Oh that makes me feel so much better :'( maybe I can't trust myself rn, like maybe I'm over reacting.. Its just something feels wrong
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loobers25
Warren Veteran
Is it all the fluids perhaps? Toby used to look huge and I asked and they said it is all the water?Really? Oh that makes me feel so much better :'( maybe I can't trust myself rn, like maybe I'm over reacting.. Its just something feels wrong
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Your new vet sounds great and it does sound postive. We are sending pooping vibes. You must be exhausted
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Maybe! Idk honestly I feel like a crazy personIs it all the fluids perhaps? Toby used to look huge and I asked and they said it is all the water?
Your new vet sounds great and it does sound postive. We are sending pooping vibes. You must be exhausted
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a min ago he was flopped and didn't react to me rubbing his stomach like a dog... Normal Atticus would've taken my hand off... I still prefer my normal vet tbh [emoji38] I just trust her judgement so much. Thanks xx
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Pets mum
Wise Old Thumper
That vet sounds great, really hope that Atticus starts to poop soon, all the indications sounds good. You sound exhausted, everything seems worse when you are so tired, try and get some sleep tonight, don't doubt yourself, you are doing a wonderful job with Atticus, and I'm sure he knows that xxx
Thanks Zoobec xxx
Yea I am tbh, last night was rough, but I find it really hard to sleep when I know one of the buns isn't okay, so Idk how well I'll be able to sleep tonight anyway. I just really wish he'd start pooping [emoji21] thank you xxx
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jewaller
Alpha Buck
atticus/gitract stasis/recovery
-your first post was distressful,atticus appears wonderful in the picture,and I read your post today,-looks like your persistence has paid off handsomely,..never give up-[my moto]-atticus-- looks like my old bun[gray]-from velvatine/mother-looks like your clementine--absolutely adorable,brings a tear to my old eyes.--sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa:wave:
dear graciee,thank you for the pictureI don't think he likes the new design... [emoji51]
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-your first post was distressful,atticus appears wonderful in the picture,and I read your post today,-looks like your persistence has paid off handsomely,..never give up-[my moto]-atticus-- looks like my old bun[gray]-from velvatine/mother-looks like your clementine--absolutely adorable,brings a tear to my old eyes.--sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa:wave:
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
It made me smile to read he was eating hay and acting less ill at the vets. While I would be thrilled he improved so much,I know the frustration when they come home and seem worse. I offer possible, adrenaline so feel better for a while, fear so hiding discomfort , or the trip to vets helped gas to escape so they feel better until it returns. Raven was pulling at his towel in the carrier and active, Dash would eat some greens, same for other bunnies.
You are the best mom Aticus could have.
Gut sounds, eating hay,good signs.
Get rest.
You are the best mom Aticus could have.
Gut sounds, eating hay,good signs.
Get rest.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I am hoping that Atticus's output will have improved overnight. It can take several days for things to return to anywhere near normal after a severe bout of gut stasis.
The only thing I will mention is the possibility of adding Ranitidine (Zantac) to his meds. This drug has a dual action in that it not only promotes hind gut motility but it also protects the GI tract from ulceration. GI tract ulceration is a possible side effect of Metacam when given at high doses and/or for a long time to a Rabbit with a poor appetite.
Sending lots more vibes xx
The only thing I will mention is the possibility of adding Ranitidine (Zantac) to his meds. This drug has a dual action in that it not only promotes hind gut motility but it also protects the GI tract from ulceration. GI tract ulceration is a possible side effect of Metacam when given at high doses and/or for a long time to a Rabbit with a poor appetite.
Sending lots more vibes xx
Yea my vets don't have it though because it was taken off the market
otherwise he'd be on it.So he's passed this.
Sorry for grim image, it's covered in a thick mucus
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yea my vets don't have it though because it was taken off the market
So he's passed this.
Sorry for grim image, it's covered in a thick mucus
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Ranitidine is back now so you could ask for a prescription and obtain it from a Pharmacy
After gut stasis mucus in/around the faeces is not unusual. It is due to the fact that the gut lining is likely to be inflamed. The faeces are also likely to be odd shapes and sizes, some may be very dry or very soft. At least he has passed a tiny amount, so maybe the impaction is staring to break down. Lactulose can take 2-3 days to give full benefit and fluid therapy is essential, so it's good he is having that.
Yea I guess what worries me is we went from, no poop - 24 hours later poops for a day, then only a few three next day, then 3 in the entire day then over 24hours without any to this point.... [emoji21] It's so up and down..
So pharmacies have the liquid now? I might do that
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yea I guess what worries me is we went from, no poop - 24 hours later poops for a day, then only a few three next day, then 3 in the entire day then over 24hours without any to this point.... [emoji21] It's so up and down..
So pharmacies have the liquid now? I might do that
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Yep, they should do.
The pattern of poo output you are seeing is a symptom of Megacolon, his pre-existing gut problems are probably why this episode of stasis has been so bad. Dont give up hope though, it is possible for him to get back to what is his 'normal' gut motility.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
His guts are moving again so yeah. His food intake varied over time so output will too. Hoping this poo has friends.
My bunny possed mucus with poo with stasis, he evan passed one encased in firm geletin, so your bunnys output not unusual
to me.
well done.
My bunny possed mucus with poo with stasis, he evan passed one encased in firm geletin, so your bunnys output not unusual
to me.
well done.
