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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Abnormal pooping and gas

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    • binkiethebunny
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        So last week Binkie had two episodes of diarrhea, but was also still having regular poops too. He then stopped pooping for a few hours and I started to massage his belly because it seemed like he was having a lot of gas problems. He did poop, but I found human hair in his poop… like he has gotten into a hair brush or something. I’ve scoured everywhere, but can’t find the source. He then seemed to be fine for a few days, but now we are back. So he’ll go from no poops, to small poops, to regular poops, to super soft pools I’ve never had him go through something like this. Besides that, he’s eating and drinking normally and acting very much himself. He also isn’t shedding now, which is when he usual has GI problems. But it’s clear something is going on, and he continues to have tight haunches and belly. I’m trying to get him into the vet today, just thought maybe someone might have some insight or advice in the meantime.

        Thanks,
        Tate


      • jerseygirl
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          Hi Tate

          How old is Binkie?

          By diarrhoea, do you mean really liquid poo or just soft, mushy?

          Was the human hair a lot or just a strand? If a single strand, it’s possible he’d pick up some on his fur off the floor then ingested when grooming himself.

          Has he ever had dental issues before? Getting the molars looked at would be worthwhile.

          If he gets greens in his diet, any different types or brands you tried in the last week? Or grasses from outside?


        • binkiethebunny
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            He’s a rescue, so we don’t know his exact age – approx 5 yrs. I took him to the vet yesterday, but we actually don’t have an exotic specialist where I live, so honestly they didn’t know too much. They said his teeth and vitals where fine. I’ve had him on Critical Care, which is a high fibre mix to help with GI problems. His poop has been a mix of regular and soft poop – but not cecetrophs. But I just saw he just had runny diarrhea all over the floor. So, I really don’t know what’s wrong with him. Nothing has changed in his diet. I’ve been making sure he has lots of fresh food, but he isn’t really drinking water. I’ve been syringe feeding him water, but still worried with the diarrhea.


          • jerseygirl
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              Yes, that is concerning. I wonder if you could take some of the runny stuff in to be tested. He may need to go on antibiotics.

              Are you comfortable posting the general vicinity of where you live? Perhaps someone could recommend a vet (not necessarily listed as exotic) that has some experience with rabbits.

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          FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Abnormal pooping and gas