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Gi stasis

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Lola and Lilo

New Kit
Hi I got a new bunny called Lilo to keep my bunny Lola company. Lilo wasn’t eating or pooping for 24 hours so I took her to the vet. She has gi stasis and needs help. I had a great experience with Lola, no medical issues so I didn’t expect any issues with lilo. I’m really struggling to pay her vet bills, she had injections today and needs more tomorrow but if she needs more after that, I won’t be able to afford it. Will I be able to treat her at home after this? I’ve been syringe feeding her now and giving her medicine and pain relief. When we got home, she managed a few poos and she’s been drinking
 
Well done getting a friend for your bunny and getting your bunny to the vet.
Some meds can be given orally at home and some vets will show you how to give injections and sub Q fluids at home so you MAY be able to reduce the number of trips to the vet; even though cet visits are a part of having bunnies. Pain meds, syringe feeds, motility meds and fluids are important for treating stasis.
Stress of moving can increase chances of gi stasis as can changes in diet, so make changes slowly.
Sending vibes for you and your bunnies.
 
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