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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Change in pellets after GI stasis?

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    • HitchcockDT
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        This might seem like a strange question, but I’m curious: has anyone notice a change in size, color, or texture of their rabbit’s pellets after a bout of GI stasis?

        Just this past week I’ve been dealing with a severe bout of stasis with my girl, Hitchcock. She stopped eating (even treats) and fecal production, so away to the vet we went. They administered subcutaneous fluids and started her on a course of metacam and metoclopramide (gut stimulant). We’ve completed her treatment and while we’re not quite back to normal, we’re well on our way. One thing I noticed is that the pellets she is producing now are larger and darker than what she was producing before the stasis . I plan to talk to her vet when we follow up with him, but I was just curious if anyone else had experienced this?


      • Azerane
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          Change in poop size and consistency is perfectly normal after a bout of stasis. The gut has slowed down which can easily cause changes in the way the poops appear, not to mention change in food eaten. Reduction in hay consumption would be the main cause for the poops being darker.

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      FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Change in pellets after GI stasis?