Polymer Clay

[Bambi]

My bunny ate polymer clay… She didn’t eat a lot of it but I’m still worried about her. Her stomach feels really hard, and she doesn’t like when I touch it. She’s still eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom normally. But I can’t imagine that was good for her. Any ideas on what to do?

[flemishwhite]

I’d guess an X-ray would be in order.  What’s polymer clay?  Does it set up and harden?

[Bambi]

Polymer clay does not harden unless it is baked. It’s basically a soft clay, I don’t know much about it as it is my sisters. She still seems to be doing okay other then she’s been sleeping a lot more

[Bam]

Give hay, lots of hay, and make sure she drinks water. Hydration is very important. Hopefully the very strong stomach acid that a rabbit has will break down the polymer clay and render it harmless. It’s a type of plastic.

My fear would be either adverse effects from the softeners in the clay (phtalates) (the clay isn’t supposed to be toxic to humans, but humans are so much bigger than a bunny) or that it’d cause a GI obstruction. That would manifest itself as no poop and no appetite and it’s really serious. If she stops eating and pooping, take her to a vet. They can give her sub Q fluids that help hydrate the intestines so things can pass through easier.

You could call your vet and ask. You never stomach-pump a bunny and they can’t vomit, but a vet can give activated charcoal (only helps with toxins still in the GI canal).

[Bambi]

Ok. Thanks for the reply, I found it very helpful. She seems to be fine now.

[Bam]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for the update!

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