Bunny acting really weird? GI problems??

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- 05/09/2017 at 5:54 PM
  crona
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  My bunny’s been acting really strange tonight. Usually he’s really active during the night and happily jumps out of his cage all the time. But tonight he didn’t want to come out. He keeps trying to lye down but keeps getting up too like he can’t get comfy. I haven’t seen if he’s pooping normally but he’s peeing a little bit quite often. I can also heat his stomach gurgle every time he gets up from a lying down position. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Is it alarming?
- 05/10/2017 at 2:40 AM
  Cinnabunn the bunny
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  i’ve never personally dealt with gi stasis but this seems like it. check for poops, water drinking or food intake but i suggest going to a vet asap
- 05/10/2017 at 2:47 AM
  Bam
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  It sounds like he has gas pain. Shifting position and the gurgling sound from his tum are signs of gas. The gas needs to get out. Try to encourage him to move around. You can also give baby gas drops (simethicone), about 0.5 -1 ml. It often works within 20-30 minutes.
- 05/10/2017 at 3:06 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Change the litter box so you can check if he’s pooping. If not, go to a vet ASAP. I have just recently dealt with stasis in my Buttercup and it started with her shufting/looking uncomfortable
- 05/10/2017 at 6:39 AM
  Theodorusrex
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  Is he eating normally? Agree with others that it sounds like gas pain. Simethicone is definitely a good option as Bam says if you think you would be able to syringe feed. If he is feeding normally perhaps you could hide the dose in a lettuce leaf or something like that. If he’s not eating or pooping I would recommend an urgent vet visit.
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