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Post by Andrea on Apr 4, 2008 13:18:44 GMT -4
Bo and Ani have been living together since this was posted in July of 2007, they are two very happy little bunnies. Just recently this year Aniseed became sick with GI Stasis, which is known killer of bunnies. With my persistent massaging and medication she was able to get through the night until we could see the Vet in the morning. She was on 2 to 3 injections a day for over a week after that and turned around wonderfully. We have also re-bonded since then, as when i got her Bo she felt no need to love me anymore Last night Ani and I had cuddled time together, she enjoys being my girl even with her grumpy exterior. (PS: Bother are altered, I rescue bunnies not make any more hehehe)
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 4, 2008 19:01:23 GMT -4
>> GI Stasis, which is known killer of bunnies. << Could you say more about that? Maybe post in a Rabbit Care thread? GI stasis? Food doesn't move through the GI tract?
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Post by Andrea on Apr 4, 2008 21:47:32 GMT -4
>> GI Stasis, which is known killer of bunnies. << Could you say more about that? Maybe post in a Rabbit Care thread? GI stasis? Food doesn't move through the GI tract? Correct. It's when the rabbits stomach gets upset, from say a hairball or moldy food. It stops eating and nothing moves through the intestines causing them to start producing chemicals which eventually poison the rabbit. A lot of people thought they starve to death, but it's much more painful then that, the organs actually start shutting down. Even just a gassy belly can start this, so it is important to watch your rabbits food and water consumption daily, and be aware of any changes. Rabbits with GI Stasis or gas will stop eating, and sit hunched up, with become lethargic and their body temperatures will drop. Once the body Temp. has dropped they MUST see a Vet for antibiotics and gut mobility drugs. If it's just gas, and the starting of an upset stomach you can give Ovol the gas medicine for babies, but you give rabbits a double does then you would a child. Papaya enzyme tables are great at keeping the gut moving, my guys all get one tablet every night as a preventative, they are get canned pumpkin during molting seasons, the high fiber helps push through any ingested hair. Some rabbits are more prone to this then others, lots of hay and fresh veggies with regular brushing will definitely cut down any chances of this problem.
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 4, 2008 22:01:38 GMT -4
Thanks for the preventive advice. I am pasting that into the Rabbit Care sticky thread. and will take your advice to heart here with Poppy and Caerbannog. Not a problem for GPs, I suppose??
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 4, 2008 22:07:31 GMT -4
Pellets.
Mine has 20% crude fiber. Opinion on that?
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