I would book a vet appointment immediately. A rabbit that eats cardboard in excess when they don’t usually can be in the early stages of GI status or other health issues x

Something you could do right now if you cant get into the vet right away is get some sweet potato baby food and give her a little bit of that. I think my vets office told me 4 cc I had a syringe and gave a little to my girl when she stopped eating peeing and pooing a couple of days after her spay. It did the trick by the next day she was back to her old self. Hope she gets to feeling better.

Gee? Half my buns diet is cardboard. Luckily I have never seen him unwell, but have taken note of this forum (thank you).
One thing every one else complains about is buns chewing on this, that, skirting boards etc., and I just assumed cause Henry has heaps of cardboard that is why he hasn’t been overly destructive with our home. One for me to maybe reconsider and think about????? Wishing Callie the best. (let us know what the vet says?). Ta sleepy538.

It doesn’t mean that your bun defiantly has GI status but it can be a warning sign if they don’t usually eat (not chew) te cardboard as it sometimes means they are trying to get the fibre to try and get their gut moving again. Early treatments the best way to go if your bunnys appetite isn’t great it usually means they’re feeling under the weather x

You can keep massaging her tummy. In this link there are some excellent instructions on how and suggestions for further treatment.

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

Best of luck to you. It’s really scary when your bunny isn’t well.

(((Vibes for Callie)))
Good luck for the next few days. Hopefully she’ll be much better over the weekend x

{{{Callie}}}
How’s she going?

Poor Callie. Vibes for her!

Did the vet give her Sub-Q’s? Sub-Q’s have bounced my stasis-y buns make from stasis more times than I can count! My buns hated the CC so I mix it with pumpkin and carrot juice every time! It may help the feedings go down easier if she’s not willing!

Just normal dietary restrictions – however, when buns are in stasis me and my vet tend to get them to eat whatever they will accept (as long as it’s not incredibly bad). Just to get them eating. I offer any veggies they want – and carrot juice and pumpkin aren’t mixed with anything (make sure it’s JUST those ingredients) so it makes it much better than something like applesauce that has sugar additives. Just keep watch of the things you normally watch out for. Maybe break up some cilantro bits to add a good smell to it?

Next time, I wouldn’t skittish away from the sub-q’s! I would actually push for them. All of my buns have managed to scrap their way out of stasis using sub-q’s since it keeps them hydrated and helps loosen up whatever may be causing the bout of stasis if it’s fur, etc. They have always got my buns going again. I swear my them, even though they REALLY suck to give.

Syringe feeding CC is definitely a trial!
Have you tried offering a thicker mix in a bowl?

when buns are in stasis me and my vet tend to get them to eat whatever they will accept

Ditto this. Doesn’t just have to be critical care. Try lots of other things then the CC if all else fails.
{{{Callie}}}

ETA: I know giving pineapple juice is often called into question but in my mind, I don’t think some hurts.
The sugar in it is a simple form & provides energy if they’re not eating much. The acidity *may* help balance the gut.
It’s also providing some hydration and could stimulate the appetite further.

Hello Sleepy538

My bun had GI a few weeks ago and I gave him critical care, cisapride and pinneapple juice through a syringe too but my vet also suggested papaya tablets which aid digestion. Im told it helps to break up the mucus surrounding the blockage. Anyways my bun goes crazy over them, he thinks they’re treats haha! I was told to give him 1-2 tablets daily, even after the GI cleared up. It’s now a preventative for the future… Might be worth looking into

Interesting that he said not to give her anything else besides CC or hay.. The first thing I can get my buns to go to is something like fragrant herbs. I swear they eat a tiny bit of salad and then a tiny bit more before finally going back to their hay and pellets.

We have extra Metacam at my house that my vet says to use for comfort if they go into stasis also so the Metacam seems like a good call also. Has she been eating anything on her own or only force feedings? I swear they always end up with more on them than in them… but they immediately clean themselves so you know they’re getting even more that way.

Sending lots more vibes her way! <3 <3

How are you giving her CC, Sleepy? I give it by syringe.

Huh. That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that about romaine! Definitely keep her on the CC until she’s back to herself. A few times we haven’t given because they’ve eaten some bites and they’ll go spiraling right back in. My vet actually has us give CC ANY time we are worried about their eating, better to be safe than sorry!

Sending both vibes for both of you!

the xrays showed she’s in gi stasis, but i’m still a bit confused about what it all means. he said her stomach, cecum, and bladder were all full, likely due to the cc and bits of lettuce she had this morning. however, i don’t remember exactly what he said after that. he didn’t use the word “blockage” but something to that effect. he saw something on the xray that shouldn’t have been there. also, there were pockets of air (gas) in there.

Impaction?

So she’s is toileting regularly right? Just not the usual volume?

Cardboard can cause issues for some rabbits. Yet others have iron guts and get away with eating all sorts if things!

Aw! Please give her some snuggles from me.