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Forum DIET & CARE Poop with jelly-like substance

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    • Tote_bunny
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        I’ve only had my bunny for 4 days. He’s only 2 months old and I got him from a pet store that wasn’t really taking care of them properly(rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and rats were all in 1 small glass cage). Anyway, Tote hates having a dirty butt so when even 1 piece sticks to his fur he always stands beside my bed and that means he wants me to remove it. Yesterday, he had very soft stool and it kept stressing him out since it would stick to his bum. I wasn’t too worried because I had just introduced alfalfa to his diet and thought it was just his tummy adjusting to the new food.
        Then 9 hours earlier I woke up to him by the bed and when I looked at his butt, he had mushy poop?
        I immediately cleaned it off by washing his butt. While I was drying him, I could hear soft rumbling from his stomach. He kept pooping this mushy poop until 4 hours ago and they started to look like small balls again, albeit still soft. So I started to think it was okay but just an hour ago I checked again and his poop had this jelly-like substance attached to it. His stomach is grumbling louder. His poop is back to being round and it’s not as soft as earlier but I’m just worried. Is this GI stasis or ME? His eating and drinking habits didn’t change and he’s very active, running around the room even.


      • Wick & Fable
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          What exactly are you feeding him and what are the quantities? Rabbit diet really changes their poo.

          Mucous in poo is a bad sign, showing gi distress and infection.

          You’ll want to take him to a rabbit experienced vet.

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        • Tote_bunny
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            I’ve been feeding him pellets, since that was what they were feeding him in the store. I wasn’t able to buy timothy hay immediately, though I already ordered some and am just waiting for it. I fed him some alfalfa and a small piece of cabbage. The 2nd day I gave him a small piece of apple and small piece of banana. He’s still eating and drinking fine. He started getting lethargic earlier. I tried the ORT from this site(http://www.thenaturetrail.com/rabbit-health-feeding/diarrhea-treatment-coccidia-pet-holland-lop/) and also gave him a bit of Simethicone with a small piece of banana.
            He seems a lot better now, and he sometimes manage to poop his normal round hard poop but there are also some times his poop is too soft and accompanied by mucous.

            The vet I went to earlier wasn’t too experienced and advised that I give him hay instead of pellets.


          • Wick & Fable
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              Thanks for the thorough response! Can you find a more experienced vet in your area? A thorough check-up of a pet store rabbit is a good idea.

              At 8 weeks old, his diet should be mainly alfalfa pellets, but eating hay is what prevents the soft poops— hay gives the poop structure, size, and roundness. Hay is number-one-necessary for rabbits because it’s the “tooth brush” for their digestive tubes. The fibers in hay cleans their gut so everything can pass through the small tubes nicely. Young rabbits should have “unlimited” pellets as they say, but that doesn’t mean they should eat 100% pellets. I suggest presenting a small dish of pellets in the morning, than once at night. All other times in the middle, he should eat hay when he’s hungry.

              As great as it is that he is willing to eat those fruit treats, I strongly advise not feeding him any fruit or vegetables at this time. He’s very young, so his diet should be solely water, unlimited hay, and pellets. Rabbit digestive systems are very sensitive and during these next few weeks and months, his stomach and gut are going to develop healthy bacteria that will help him better digest and handle those foods. As of right now, it’s best to keep to hay and pellets as those bacteria develop. When you do begin to bring in those items, as you have done, small pieces at a time only.

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            • Tote_bunny
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                I’ll be looking for a more experienced vet. Pets other than dogs and cats aren’t too common so most vets cater to those or farm animals. The vet I know who can look at rabbits is 8 hours away?
                The hay I ordered will arrive in 2-3 days, and I’m hoping it will get here soon. The white jelly-like substance is gone now but his stool has gone to being more like a liquid consistency. I can still hear his stomach rumbling. There is no change in his behavior, he’s still active and eating and drinking normally now. He wants to sleep on the bed but I can’t let him because he’s not litter trained yet and his poop is like liquid.
                Another thing I noticed was that he hadn’t groomed himself yesterday and the whole day today but after the ORT and the Simethicone, he’s started to do so again. I’m still going to bring him to the vet but do you think he’s getting better or worse? I’m still monitoring him and if he’s getting worse I’ll have to do with a sleepless night for now.


              • Wick & Fable
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                  The jelly-like substance going away is a good sign I believe, but the liquidy poo and stomach rumbling is definitely a sign of gas and/or other gastric distress. You can give simethicone multiple times, and do some gentle belly massages to help the gas through. Howcast on Youtube has a video of Mary Cotter showing some belly-rubbing techniques for rabbits. Once the hay comes, definitely begin giving it to him.

                  Keep monitoring and keep with the updates! In terms of rabbit vets, are there any rabbit rescues that are closer? They may just have more knowledge generally, though they may not be able to provide medicine or examines. They make give you some feedback to report back to your vet.

                  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.


                • DanaNM
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                    Young bunnies can get diarrhea from coccidia (a parasite). If his poop is true liquid (like watery), then he needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. Since he came from such a bad situation, coccidia could be the culprit and he’ll need to be treated.

                    If is just very soft and mushy, then it is likely due to all the changes in his environment. Either way, please do keep looking for a vet, young bunnies are even more fragile than adults. Where are you located in general? Members here might be able to help you find a vet.

                    I’m assuming he is eating the same pellets as at the pet store?

                    Cabbage is known to upset bunny tummies in even adult bunnies, so please no more cabbage (or any greens or fruits at this age).

                    In the mean time, keep him warm (make sure his ears don’t feel cold), eating, and drinking. You can give him a warm water bottle wrapped in a towel to snuggle with if he feels cold.

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