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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Help please!

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    • magneto
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        Hi, 

        I’m new to the forum. My rabbit (Fudge) suddenly changed his behaviour. One night he was perfect, the next he is no longer himself. He is so quiet and not eating. I realised that with in few hours, I took him directly to the vet. He spent the night there, syringe feeding, some high fibre paste and zantac. They asked me to come and pick him up and asked me to keep an eye on him, if he poops which I did. I brought him home, he was quiet but at least, is eating. He is not eating much but better. He started pooping a little bit till now. However, I’m noticing that he doesn’t stop eating paper and magazines. He is no longer active as before? He doesn’t drink much as well. But, his tummy is not hard and he is still pooping. Is there anything to worry about? Is there any advice?

        Thanks,

        A.


      • Mikey
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          If a bun eats too much paper, it can cause a blockage. Ink can also be toxic to rabbits, so you shouldnt be allowing him to eat magazines


        • jerseygirl
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            I agree, you’ll need to watch his paper intake. He’s looking for fibre, but paper pulp is not ideal fibre for rabbits. Does he eat hay or is he avoiding it?

            {{{Fudge}}} I hope you continue to see him imporve. 


          • magneto
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              Thanks for your replies. 

              He is eating hay, I give him grass from the back garden as well. But, he is still so quiet. He doesn’t poop regularly as before. I don’t want to make unnecessary visits to the vet as he gets so stressed in the way to the vet and back! Are there any safe medications for constipation that can help?


            • Bam
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                If a blockage is suspected, a laxative would be harmful. If there’s no blockage, just a gut slowdown, you can give Zantac. 1/10 of a pill for humans (150 mg) is a suitable dose for a 2-3 kg bunny.
                If you’re not sure about Whether there’s a blockage, you can give baby gas drops, (simethicone). It helps with the gas that’s often a consequence of a gut problem. It might also lubricants the intestines a bit (make them more slippery inside). 0,5 -1 ml every hour for three hours, then 0,5 every two-three hours is a suitable dose.

                Other than that, hydration is very important. If you give him his grass freshly rinsed and soaking wet, it helps soften the contents of the GI tract.


              • magneto
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                  Thanks a lot bam for these useful tips.


                • sarahthegemini
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                    I don’t know enough to offer any advice about this but wanted to say I have my fingers crossed he makes a swift recovery Magneto.


                  • LittlePuffyTail
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                      I hope your bunny makes a full recovery soon!

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