Any tips to prevent GI Stasis?

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- 08/08/2014 at 12:19 PM
  leahe003
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  I have heard of two bunnies (holland lops) passing away lately at young ages (one was 1 year old, the other 2 1/2 years). Both passed away due to GI Stasis. I know this is a digestive system issue and symptoms are bunny not eating/pooping…but it also seems like a “silent killer” and hard to prevent and once the bunny has this, there’s not much hope for survival because you catch it too late. Do you have any tips to prevent GI Stasis in rabbits? My holland lop is almost 8 months old and is healthy now I just wanted any advice to make sure my bun doesn’t just die at a young age from this. Thank you!
- 08/08/2014 at 12:27 PM
  Sarita
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  I highly recommend you read this article by Dana Krempels which will explain exactly what GI Stasis is and the possible causes:
  
  http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html
- 08/08/2014 at 1:07 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  There is no sure way to completely eliminate stasis, but there are a few things you should do to prevent it.
  Make sure you always provide lots if fresh hay and water, and brush your bunny often to prevent ingestion of fur.
  If you suspect stasis, you can give your bunny some baby gas medication (simethecone) and some gentle tummy rubs to help move things along. Then get your bunny to the vet ASAP.
- 08/08/2014 at 1:23 PM
  Sarita
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  I think you need to keep in mind that this is a condition – I’m sorry you lost your other rabbits at a young age but the only way to truly know why they died was to have a necropsy done.
  
  Some rabbits will go their whole lives without having stasis and will be just fine.
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