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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 07/09/2013 at 10:15 PM
  Newman
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  Hi all-
  
  I’ve been a frequent viewer of this forum for years, but have rarely posted, but my mini-lop bunny friend Newman is going through a bout of GI stasis it seems. Just took him to the vet (who was great, thankfully) and tonight I have been feeding him painkillers and a critical care mixture -(he LOVES that… : JK). Anyway, super worried about him because he hasn’t really eaten or pooped in over 24 hours at this point. He’s still his rambunctious self though and gave the vet tech a hard time holding him to be examined!
  
  Hopefully the drugs will do their thing and he’ll start eating again. We’ve had him for over 4 years now and never had any health concerns. Usually he is a total glutton. I’ve been a stressed out wreck about it all, being so attached to him. He did nibble a bit of fresh basil before going to the vet, so hopefully that’s a good sign. Anyway, thank you for all of the excellent information on this website- it has been instrumental in helping me make the right decision to bring him to the vet today.
- 07/10/2013 at 1:01 AM
  Dwarf Sparrow
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  If I remember my internet wanderings correctly, I think it can take up to 2 days for them to start eliminating again, and up to a week for their bathroom visits to go completely back to normal. Definitely keep an eye on him, make sure he’s drinking, and eating at least a little, and keep your vet updated!
  
  Newman might also know that you’re stressing/fussing over him, and that might make him nervous. I know it’s *much* easier said than done, but try not to stress around him too much. (I’m extremely guilty of fussing over Merida anytime she shows even a shadow of a potential symptom- my boyfriend always calls me out on it, and tells me to leave her alone!)
  
  ((((healing vibes for Newman))))
- 07/10/2013 at 2:23 AM
  jerseygirl
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  {{{Vibes}}} for Newman !
  It certainly is a worrisome thing to go through. Keep us up to date in how he’s doing. Hoping you’ll see things improving soon.
- 07/10/2013 at 8:08 AM
  Sarita
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  Vibes for Newman – did the vet check his teeth?
- 07/10/2013 at 9:55 AM
  Newman
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  Thanks everybody. Yes, the vet did check his teeth and found 1 sharp spot that he got rid of. Today Newman does seem better and he ate a bit of hay and some greens this morning and did poop a little last night- looks like he’s on the road to recovery. He’s flopped out at my feet as I type this.
- 07/10/2013 at 9:58 AM
  jerseygirl
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  Hooray! Good signs.
- 07/10/2013 at 10:23 AM
  Sarita
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  That’s good news!
- 07/11/2013 at 2:42 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Glad to hear your bunny is feeling better. Is he still on the mend?
- 08/02/2013 at 2:55 PM
  Newman
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  Newman is all better and is back to his normal self. Thank you so much for the advice and support!
- 08/02/2013 at 3:15 PM
  Dwarf Sparrow
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  So glad he’s feeling all better! Thanks for the update
- 08/02/2013 at 3:18 PM
  RabbitPam
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  That’s good news!
  Glad you decided to post. It’s nice to have a chance to say Hi.
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