I don’t understand why they didn’t x-ray him to start with.

Do you have simethicone? (Baby gas drops)? It’s great for rabbits that have stomach-trouble, helps “grease” the intestines so the contents can move along them easier.

If there is no blockage, you don’t have to have surgery, but you do have to feed CC several times a day, with a syringe, and you must massage his belly. I’ve just been through this with my bunny Yohio. It’s been 2 weeks now, so it can take some time before they get back to their normal selves. It’s very tedious and worrisome.

If you can afford the x-ray and there is no blockage, you can care for him at home.

Most often these things can be handled with CC, simethicone and massages. Read this : http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html (Never mind the part about giving an enema, it’s not exactly for amateurs like us normal bunny-owners I think!) But without an x-ray there’s no way you can tell if there’s blockage or not.

I understand your despair.

Please report back and keep feeding and massaging him like it says in the article I linked to. Baby gas drops are really great, I must stress that.

Oh, ok, an X-ray wouldn’t cost anything near 1500 Aussie dollars in Sweden where I live, I payed the equivalent of 101,45 Aussie dollars for x-rays, dental exam, painkiller and sub q fluids + 2 sachets of CC.

If he’s absolutely no better in a few hours, then it’s bad, but if there is at least some improvement, then there’s hope that you can handle this. Are there any droppings what so ever? Is he the least bit interested in any of his favorite treats? Some leafy greens, herbs? Is he still all hunched up? Does he let you massage his tummy without fighting and kicking? Will he hop around at all? Hopping around is vital for the tummy to start moving. Does he clean himself after feeding-time (generally quite a lot of CC gets on the rabbit and not into the rabbit as it should) – a rabbit cleaning itself is always a good sign.

I do understand what it’s like to be short of money.

As I see it, you just have to keep at it. You can give him a little bit of water in the syringe to help hydrate him. How much CC have you managed to get into him?

Did he get any motility-enhancing drug at the vet? (My Yohio didn’t, the vet said simethicone would be enough). I’ve read about people having been recommended lactulose for their rabbit in stasis. Do you have any canned/ mashed pumpkin, that’s often very good (good fibre, palatable) and can get a bunny back to eating on his own.

I hope someone wise and more experienced than I will see this thread soon.

Hi Bam, FB is here in WA not far from me. No canned pumpkin I’m afraid. I steamed and mashed mine through a sieve. Did the vet give you any pain meds FB ?

FB who is your normal vet, I am thinking it might be an idea to go and see them tomorrow or an exotic vet in your area. The UPV’s are notorious for being expensive and you may be able to get further treatment and the xrays much cheaper at Armadale, Warton Road or even TRS.

Also PM Kelly (Victoria Kelly) and see if she can give you a better price for the one she works for. I have her mobile if you want it.

She wouldn’t mind at all. Check your FB thread, she has already offered. PMing you her mobile.

Roberta, I was just going to tell FB to pm you when you turned up here! I’m so glad you did!

I’m sorry your bun is feeling so poorly. Stasis can be a real doozy and you really have to keep at the treatments. Sometime it takes several days for improvement.

I’ve dealt with this many times. The key is pain management and fluids. If you are okay with needles, you could maybe get your vet to show you how to administer fluids with an butterfly catheter. It’s not as hard as it seems, but I suggest you have a helper. Its cheaper and less stress on the bunny for you to do it yourself. During a bad stasis episode with Bindi, I was giving fluids every 4 hours. You really need to keep the bunny hydrated.

Motility drugs can help but you must be certain there is no blockage prior to giving them. If there is, they can cause severe injuries. You need an X-ray to determine a blockage.

Hope your bun is feeling better soon. ((((Spencer))))

It always is a Sunday or a big holiday when pets get sick =(

You’re doing all you can do, CC, water, simethicone, tummy rubs. It’s a very good sign if he lets you massage his tummy.

(((((Spencer)))))

Also, if he is able, try to get him moving around instead of just sitting still. That seems to help get things moving too.

{{{{{{Spencer}}}}}}

Keeping the vibes going for Spencer….

Any update on your bun???