Did he just chew the lino, or did he actually eat it? If he chewed and left the pieces, we might be alright. If the lino is chewed and the pieces are gone, this could be a big problem.

Anytime a rabbit eats something they should not, (which is often because 1. like babies, they explore with their mouth, 2. they have a natural tendency to clear their territory of “obstacles” in case they need to “escape from a predator”, and 3. they know they need to chew items in order to keep their teeth in good shape), you need to watch them very, very closely for any change in eating and pooping. When eating non-food items, they put themselves at risk for a slowdown or blockage of the gut.

If the bunny doesn’t eat, poop, or is acting “off” for 12 -24 hours, vet care is necessary. The vet can deliver the necessary sub-cutaneous fluids to assist with hydration, gut motility drugs, and do xrays as needed.

Money is a huge issue for many people, and it rarely STOPS being an issue. An emergency vet fund, or a special VET-ONLY credit card is a very good idea to help when the unexpected comes up. We’ve taken on the responsibility of our pets and this includes seeking vet care when needed. Do you have a rabbit vet that you go to for check-ups? We may be able to help you locate one if not.

Beka’s advisory sounds good to me. I, too, had an experience of Dustor chewing the linoleum sheet which is the floor of his pen, where it buckled up or bent, he chewed it. I immediately covered the raised area with coconut fibers mats which he doesn’t chew so he’s no longer at the linoleum but it gave me a scare too and I watched carefully for any change in his pooping, eating, drinking and gave him lots of hay to pass any that was ingested. Since i didn’t find pieces of linoleum, only the place on the roll where he chewed it, I can’t help but assume he ingested some. Linoleum, I’m assuming like all man-made materials such as plastic IS toxic to a bunny’s system. You are wise to take him to the vet right away, watch him carefully, and increase his hay/water, just to be on the safe side. Let us have an update after you bring him in, thanks.

Any updates on Roo? How does he seem today?

Thanks for the update!

I’m very sorry to hear about your dog. My dear boy passed in December, I still can’t think about it.

Yay! Glad he’s well.

Yes, glad to hear Roo is doing well. When in doubt, HAY and lots of water! LOL Healing vibes to Roo’s little tummy that hopefully processed any linoileum out of his system.