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[jerseygirl]

The hair balls are usually the result of the gut having slowed down first. It slowing can happen for different reasons but its commonly a response to pain.

I can’t find thirst or frequent urination as a side effect of that drug either.

I just wonder if the drinking is more to do with the reason why his gut slowed in the first place…

What was his hay eating habits like before this? And currently?

By the way, what is “rabbit syndrome” in humans?! Lol

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[jerseygirl]

I know what you mean. In most circumstances though, it’s not continually used. Usually just initially to get the gut moving. Then fibre helps keep it moving. That’s what I think anyway. :p

My sister used to have the weird reaction to metaclop She was given maxolon a few times for episodes of abdominal issues. It was kind of scary.
I’d never heard of the symptom of tremors to do with the mouth though. I wonder why it’s called Rabbit Syndrome?…
Anyway, sorry to go off topic so much.

If Gir is eating and passing poo normally again, you can probably ask if you can skip the last dose. Not bad to have a dose on hand then in case he needs it at another time.

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[FlemishMom]

FYI-

There are basically two drugs I have heard vets discuss for GI stasis, and I have for various reasons used both. If you are able to-though it’s becoming more difficult since it was recently taken off the human market due to very rare heart arrythmias that humans have had with it–cesapride is actually often the preferable drug for hairball/GI stasis rather than reglan/metaclopramide. The two have slightly different actions. Cesapride activates peristalsis in the small intestine while metaclopromide forces the gut to empty itself. Thus, since stasis is usually in the intestines themselves, cesapride acts more directly on the problem. I have never had increased drinking in using either of them (and have had each prescribed for reasons other than actual GI stasis– regularize poop in an older rabbit to counter side effects of other medications and encouraging a rabbit who is not eating to eat).

You say you have had the rabbit 1 year but did you get it as a kit? Excessive drinking and urination can be signs of kidney problems, I believe. If it continues after the metaclopramide could reasonably be having an effect, I would want to take the rabbit back to the vet for a blood panel.

[Sarita]

Did your vet do fluids for your rabbit? Perhaps that is what caused the increased urination.

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