Rabbit hasn't pooped for hours

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- 01/15/2017 at 2:03 AM
  Ivy13
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  My rabbit is 5-6 months old, and he eats a lot but didn’t poop for hours since morning and now is afternoon here. When i got home he looked sick and tired and suddenly isn’t eating mug and he would usually be super excited for the rabbit pellets but this time round he’s like just calm and normal about it.Hes also hiding in his litter box and lying there looking tired. But he is urinating as per normal. What could it be? is it stress or he’s sick?
- 01/15/2017 at 3:13 AM
  Bam
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  it sounds like onset of GI stasis, a very serious condition. You can read about it here: http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html
  
  The best thing is if you can get him to a vet. Meanwhile you can give him baby gas drops (simethicone) and try to make him move around a little so gas can escape and hopefully the intestines start to move.
- 01/15/2017 at 5:03 AM
  Ellie from The Netherlands
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  I agree with Bam, this is a very serious condition. Get him to a vet, and while waiting for the appointment you can try a gentle belly massage to try and help him pass the gas.
  This is a great instructional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnuxGLa2reg
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