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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Weird Stomach Tightness?

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    • Brookecn6
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        Hi there! I’ve looked to see if anyone else had posted something similar, and I couldn’t find anything, but I’m really curious at what this is.

        My rabbit, Cinnamon, is just over a year old. I’ve noticed that when she flops in front of me, she has like a tube like feeling (like intestines or something) of tightness and it’s quite stiff. She really likes it when I massage on it lightly, and it loosens it up! But then it’ll come back soon after. Whatever it is, it has no affect on her behavior. She still binks and runs around and is eating and pooping like normal. I’m not sure if this is a normal thing I should be feeling. I would go straight to the vet, but I’m in college and don’t really have the money to waste if it’s just part of their normal anatomy.

        I was thinking it could be something like the digested poop pellets in their intestines? But when she’s flopped, it’s just below her rib cage, and after looking at rabbit anatomy, the poop pellets would be lower. So I’m not really sure and I’d definitely appreciate any feedback I can get!!

        Thank you so much!


      • BanditCamp
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          I would consider talking to a vet?


        • sarahthegemini
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            If its quite hard and she allows massages I would say possibly gas? Does it happen after certain foods?


          • Wick & Fable
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              The anatomy of a rabbit’s body is a lot different from a human. After Wick eats, his body usually feels tight on the left side (I think; it’s one side predominantly). Then after a bit, it shifts to being a big under belly. It does shift and loosen when I massage him, so I also say it’s probably gas or organs re-arranging themselves to fit the stomach.

              Although I can’t vouch for your rabbit’s health, Wick goes to the vet about once a week and always gets examined. His belly is tight at times (I notice when petting him), but my vet has never mentioned any abnormalities when doing an exam.

              The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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