Did you try offering a treat to see if maybe it’s just Paddington’s appetite for the pellets? Sometimes Simba doesn’t gobble up his morning pellets and will do it in one shot later in the evening. Or if he feels bloated I know a lot of people try a little bit of simethecone (baby gas relief) to see if that’ll get things going first. I think the rule of thumb is if he’s not eating, pooping/peeing for 24 hrs then it’ll be best to take him to the vet (feel free to correct me if that’s incorrect).

Hope Paddington’s okay! I recall it hasn’t been that long since you’ve had him so maybe it’s just something normal that you haven’t learned about him yet.

I’d wait a bit longer. It’s great that he’s still eating, even if it’s just a tiny bit. Keep annoying him with the food if it gets him to have a bite at least.
You should clean his litter box if you haven’t already, so that you can tell if he’s still pooping. Do you have any Simethicone? That might help, it’s baby gas medicine, if gas is the problem it should make him feel better. Even if it’s something else it might help, just by decreasing the pressure in his gut a bit.

You can reach under his tummy and give it a gentle rub, if he will let you. Or you can turn him over to do it. Also it would be good if you could get him to move around a bit, even if he doesn’t want to. Anything to move things around a bit in there.

Is he shedding at the moment? We actually had a scare like this just yesterday with Oscar. He seemed excited about breakfast, but later in the afternoon I noticed he hadn’t eaten much of it, and refused to eat all evening. I got up around midnight to check on him and that’s when he started to eat again. He’s been shedding forever now, and I think too much ingested fur caused his tummy upset. We did give him a dose of Simethicone around 6:30pm.

If he doesn’t perk up by tomorrow morning, I’d take him to the vet.

You guys are fast! Or maybe I’m just slow, when I started typing there were no replies yet.

Good luck at the vet, I hope he gets better quickly!

You’re welcome! Good Luck at the vet!

Hazel – I think we were probably typing at the same time and Tessie’s just fast lol

Is Paddington doing better now? Did you try massaging his tummy?

Vibes for Paddington Tessie…. You did the right thing going to the vet…. With something like this it can go from bad to worse very quickly, early intervention will often save their lives.

Poor baby. Hope he poops over night !

For tummy massages, you just gentle rub a circle over his tummy. Kind of like when they say can you rub your tummy and pat your head at the same time. If the bun isn’t allowing that, you can also just stroke the sides of their stomachs. It always helps our buns when they are feeling gassy (sometimes they don’t agree with a vegetable they get) but if it’s an actual blockage, unlikely to break it up unless it’s a very light one.

Poor guy. I suggest you get him back to the vet for some IV fluids. That can really help move things along. (((((Paddington)))))

Sorry Tessie! I wish I could give you some additional advice. I hope Paddington feels better soon! Vibes coming your way!!!

Ask for fluids.

Awww {{Healing vibes for Paddington}} good thing you have good vets to look after him

Poor Paddington! Sending lots of healing vibes!

Does his tummy still feel round and hard? Are you supposed to just keep feeding him even if he doesn’t poop? If it’s not moving through, at some point it will be detrimental to keep stuffing him with food, I would think. Then again I have no experience with force feeding so maybe I just don’t know what I’m talking about. I’d have an x-ray done tomorrow if things aren’t progressing, to make sure he doesn’t have an actual blockage and food is just being packed on top of it.

Goo luck Paddington. Rest up!

This is heartbreaking to read. Poor little guy, I hope whatever this is it clears up soon.

Poor little guy! How awful this has happened so soon after bringing him home. =(

Poor guy. ((((Paddington))))

Ive dealt with days long stasis like this. Its very stressful.

Please let us know what the vet says. I really suggest you talk to the vet about getting him on some IV fluids. That’s probably the best thing for him at this point. When Bindi was really poorly like this, a day of IV fluids really helped. Its super important to help things move along, the longer things stay in there, the harder it is to get back moving and the fluids seem to really help.

Sending hugs and love to little Paddington. Fingers crossed for more poops and that he starts to per up soon from the meds.

More vibes for Paddington and I second the fluids. I’ve also dealt with long bouts of stasis and it’s extremely stressful. Don’t give up hope.

I really hope he gets to feeling better. Poor little guy. I tried listening to the sound he makes. I wasn’t sure if it was teeth grinding but it didn’t sound normal. I would perhaps call the vet and let them know and maybe they can give you something if he is in pain. Again I hope he gets to feeling better.

I’m so sorry Paddington is in this prolongued distress.

Am sending healing vibes to get a great release of poopies tonight, so you will both feel better tomorrow. Runny is OK since he’s on fluids, meds and critical care.

{{{{{{{{{{{{Super healing vibes for Paddington. Relief soon!}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I’m so terrible sorry to hear that Paddington is still not feeling better.

Vibes for you and Paddington! (And Luna!)

Hope Paddington and Luna feel better soon. Best of luck to you!

Keeping the vibes going for Paddington……..

(((((Paddington)))))

I really hope they do admit him. I’ve had buns in this situation and I think it would be beneficial. Poor little guy. I know you love him lots already. You both will be in my thoughts today.

Is he getting any pain meds? Make sure you keep him warm and like I said before, get him moving if you can. I imagine he gives you a harder time with the feedings because the food is not moving through and he is probably stuffed to the rim.

I would urge you to have the vet take an x-ray.

I really believe that continuing to stuff food into an already impacted digestive tract contributed to my bun Jo-Jo dying during her stasis. IV fluids, pain meds and simethicone are what I would stick with until there is some sign of pooping. Just my 2 cents.

Vibes for Paddington – please have them do an x-ray if that has not already been done.

Hey Tessie, I’m not sure if this is appropriate or not, but can you insist on having Paddington admitted for observation and whatever tests/etc., you and they feel are necessary? I only suggest this cause when Henry was being neutered we told the vet/receptionist when booking him in that we couldn’t collect him that afternoon (& before I said maybe my son could?) they fell over themselves to keep him overnight for collection the next morning. It was awesome – besides missing Henry, I didn’t worry about him once knowing he was in the best of care. Neutering doesn’t compare to what your poor Paddington is going through (I’m in no way suggesting that) but was thinking Paddington having a sleepover for observation may give you some relief and give them the opportunity to see him at his worst (we all act differently when not at home) and maybe deal with his illness differently? It’s one thing to describe what you (bunny mum) think is wrong as to your boy showing them? Sending lots of love to Paddington, as well as you and your boyfriend – I can’t imagine what your going through.

Can your boyfriend just take him to the vet and drop him off for observation now instead of waiting so they can start any necessary tests or x-rays?

What? Oh Tessie – I am in tears! I am so sorry. I’m lost for words.

My very deepest condolences to you for your loss. And the warmest of healing energy for you as well. I am so sorry.

Oh hugs Tessie – I am so so sorry. It’s just too sad.

Oh no I am so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you.

Im just heartbroken seeing this. I’m so very very sorry. I truly wish there were words I could say to make things better. We are all here for you during this difficult time.

((((((Binky Free Paddington)))))

I’m really sorry. Good bye, Paddington, you will be missed.

Oh no! I’m so sorry Tessie!

Oh, I’m so sorry, Tessie.
You did everything you could for your sweet little guy. Problems with their digestion is actually one of the leading causes of death in bunnies, so please know that you and your vet did your best to help him but it is an uphill battle always.

He knew how much you loved him.

I’m so sorry for your loss Tessie.

Oh my gosh I am sooo sorry for your loss… I was checking in to see how his healing was progressing… my heartfelt condolences to you and your boyfriend <3

(((Binky Free Paddington)))

How terribly, terribly sad. You were so good to him, you really did everything you could.

Binky free little Paddington.

Hugs Tessie – you did everything right – don’t second guess yourself. I will move this to the Bridge for you.

Tessie, I’m so sorry. I know you did the best you could for little Paddington, please don’t blame yourself.

Binky free, Paddington!

So sorry Tessie You’ll see him at the Rainbow Bridge someday. You did your best, and sometimes it’s just their time.

Take a little bit of time.

Oh Tessie I am so sorry to hear about Paddington. My thoughts are with you guys. Hugs!

Oh god I’m so sorry to hear this. I came on specifically to see how the little guy was doing. Hugs to you and Luna!

Binky Free Paddington!

This is so sad, I’m so sorry to hear about what happened
Binky free beautiful Paddington.