I have a 3 y/o male dwarf rabbit (who is as cute as can be!!) and a month ago he was diagnosed with cical stasis. He ate Oxbow Critical care for two days and was on cisapride and oval for 5 days. Since then he’s had Papaya tablets to aid digestion every day (he LOVES them!).

New symptoms:
– his droppings have become slightly smaller, darker and seemingly harder… but still going often
– making a lot more “baby” noises during sleep
– more eye crust in corner of eyes (not enough to cause obvious alarm, but more than his usual)
– grinding teeth loudly (not constantly, but periodically throughout the day…especially when sleeping/waking)
– eating normally (thankfully!)

Over the phone the vet said to start cisapride again and to give him Critical Care if he stops eating. His tummy felt slightly bloated this afternoon so I also gave him 1/2cc of oval.

I’m wondering if anyone can give me ANY advice on helping him feel more comfortable/if there’s another reason for the grinding. I’m interpreting it as pain but the vet says it’s probably cical stasis coming back. I’d like to take him in, but the vet doesn’t feel it is urgent enough. I am a university student so my sleep schedule is all over the place and he seems to stay up/sleep whenever I do. He’s a free range rabbit but I’m certain he hasn’t eaten anything he wasn’t supposed to. I did spray “Bitter Yuck, No Chew Spray” for the first time a few days ago on a table near where his bed is.

I would greatly appreciate any advice as I am beyond worried sick!!