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Forum DIET & CARE Oddly shaped droppings.

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    • Vabbit
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        So, as I do. I went to check on my rabbit, to give her food and water. And I instantly noticed that her poop was sort of wet, and stuck together, and pretty big. I have one idea to what this could be though. I just need confirmation or other thoughts. So, my thought is that for long now, I have been feeding her fresh veg, carrots, and such. But I recently heard that they need pellets, from a guinea pig breeder, as I was buying a guinea pig. So, he kindly gave me a full bag of pellets, he said ”These are good for guinea pigs and rabbits”. This started 3 days ago, and the poop started today. Is it the diet change? If not, what is it? Thank you in advance.


      • DanaNM
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          Sounds like it could be excess cecotropes, did it look like a bunch of grapes?

          Most likely due to the pellets, but what veggies does she get? Carrots are really only a treat, and shouldn’t make up a significant part of the diet. How old is she? Does she have unlimited access to grass hay?

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        • Vabbit
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            Posted By DanaNM on 12/25/2017 2:23 PM

            Sounds like it could be excess cecotropes, did it look like a bunch of grapes?

            Most likely due to the pellets, but what veggies does she get? Carrots are really only a treat, and shouldn’t make up a significant part of the diet. How old is she? Does she have unlimited access to grass hay?

            Actually, I do recall her drinking a lot of water yesterday. I think that is the answer.


          • DanaNM
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              Water doesn’t usually have anything to do with the poop shape or size… excess cecotropes are due to too many rich foods in the diet. usually rabbits eat their cecals but when they get too many rich foods they don’t eat them all.

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            • sarahthegemini
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                Yeah, water doesn’t cause excess cecals. What’s her diet like? What greens does she get? How often do you give her carrots?


              • Vabbit
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                  Yeah… I don’t think I feed her what she needs. Can you guys give me a list of food I can buy for her? On a daily basis, she’s get a few carrot sticks, the pellets and some wild rocket.


                • Wick & Fable
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                    Please read proper diet information: https://binkybunny.com/BUNNYINFO/tabid/53/CategoryID/2/PID/940/Default.aspx

                    Currently, your rabbit does not have the necessary diet to live long or be healthy. If you can provide your rabbit’s age, this will help community members contribute to what the diet should be, but above all your rabbit should be eating hay more than any other food. Carrots are actually treats for rabbits, equivalent to candy for children, and they should not be fed regularly like that.

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                  • Vabbit
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                      Daaaaaamn, thank you for the advice.

                      Edit: She is 2 years old.


                    • Wick & Fable
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                        Hay: 80%+ of diet. Timothy Hay or Alfalfa hay if your rabbit is less than 5 months old. Best brand is considered to be Oxbow, but Kaytee is also a known brand in the US. People also check their local farms for pricing as well.

                        Pellets: 5% if adult, closer to 10-20% if younger. Again, Oxbow is the known brand and considered the best. There are two types: one for adults and one for young rabbits (6mo or younger)

                        Veggies (not carrots): See the link I mentioned and it will list the different classes of vegetables and how often they can be fed, based on vitamin and mineral content. Note that young rabbits should not be fed any vegetables or non-hay/pellet food until they’re around 6mo, in which case you introduce one at a time in small quantities so the rabbit’s stomach can get used to it and you can see if your rabbit reacts okay to it. Not all rabbits like/have a stomach equipped to handle all the rabbit-proofed vegetables.

                        Treats: Less than 5% of diet, regardless of age. These are anything high in sugar, including all rabbit-safe fruit and carrots. Do not feed many throughout the day because this will discourage hay eating, which is essential for a healthy rabbit.

                        There’s no such thing as a healthy pet rabbit who doesn’t eat hay.

                        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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