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Forum DIET & CARE GI advice needed please =[

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    • Alfiebuns
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        I would very much appreciate any thoughts on my little baby’s poo problems. Alfie is 2 (just turned on 3rd June), he’s a very happy, loving little man who is happily bonded to 2 bunnies. Almost 3 weeks ago, one of his partners had a toe removed so was missing overnight whilst at the vets. Alfie was fine during this time, ate well and pooped but did search for his partner regularly. Then when he returned Alfie went straight for cuddles and ate with him then quickly slumped and seemed in pain, his ears were cold and he felt swollen. We rushed him to the vets and he was examined. They ruled out a blockage and took bloods which come bk fine, he was given a full health check including teeth and all come bk except his tummy felt firm still and he had no appetite so we gave him meds/critical care/loves overnight. No improvement by morning so bk to the vets for an x ray and more bloods, both come bk fine no blockage nor gas so bk home with same routine – ranitidine, critical care, fibreplex, pineapple juice & water, veggies offered constantly and his fave foods. He very slowly improved and began eating and pooping by the 3rd day.

        3 weeks later and he is back to normal food/drink/play/general amazingness ways but his poops are still tiny, black and hard. I am at a total loss as to what is causing this. He had a few stringy poops so I groom him regularly, as well as his partners, he has fresh water, hay and grass all day, healthy fresh veggies twice a day, he plays and exercises, his relationships are normal and happy so I don’t understand why his poops are not improving.

        It has been warmer lately but it is the uk so it hasn’t been very hot. Now my partner and I have an evening away coming up and I can’t bring myself to go because I don’t want to upset Alfie’s routine if his tummy still isn’t great.

        Does anyone have any ideas or experience of a long period of bad poops? Or any ideas on things I might be missing?


      • Sarita
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          Sounds like he needs to eat more grass hay to me. I would try to encourage that.


        • Alfiebuns
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            He has definitely upped his grass hay intake, it has been his new favourite since he become poorly so I will try and make it more exciting to get him eating even more if that could help! Thank you for your help!


          • LongEaredLions
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              If he eats lots of hay and is completely normal, I wouldn’t worry too much. You can shift things in his diet to try to improve the poops, but there is only so much you can do.


            • Alfiebuns
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                Yes, you’re probably right. It’s just so worrying as they’re so precious!! Lately I’ve been wondering if they use this to their advantage!


              • LongEaredLions
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                  I don’t know, they sure do like to worry us though!

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