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- 09/23/2017 at 3:44 AM
  binkiethebunny
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  Hi there,
  
  So Binkie is molting right now and has had a history of GI Stasis. He’s been acting very normal, but I got up last night to use the bathroom and he ALWAYS comes in to say no matter what time of night, but he didn’t come in. So worried, I went and he was in a hunched position and his belly felt very bloated. There was some gurgling sounds at first when I was trying to massage him, I then got him greens and he ate them right away. And in the morning he seemed fine personality wise, he was excited to see me and was honking and he ate his breakfast, but his stomach still feel very bloated. I also felt a small lump in his stomach, but maybe that’s bjist another organ I’m feeling? I saw him drink water and is is eating hay and pellets as well. Usually when he’s had GI Stasis, he completely stops popping, but he is still pooping – not as frequent as normal though. So that’s why I’m concerned that it’s something else. I was reading about Bloat, which made me sick to think he could have it. I did find him chewing a bit of the under boxspring material, so I’m worried about that, but he is also shedding very heavily. He’s acting perfectly normal, other than his stomach feeling bloated. I can tell he is definitely in some discomfort though. I’m just so worried because this will be going on the thrd day, I’ve been waking up every 2 hours to check on him through the night tonight (he’s currently drinking water as I’m typing). The horrible part is, my whole province does NOT have one single vet that’s trained in rabbits. So taking him to the vet isn’t really a sure bet. But maybe worth getting medication?
  
  I’m just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions. He’s currently taking oxbow digestive chews for almost a year now, which have helped significantly. But would Papua enzymes be helpful? Just worried to do anything to make it worse. And does anyone have expiernce with Bloat? I know the symptoms can be similar to GI Stasis. I’m HOPING AND PRAYING it’s gas and will pass – I’m sick with worry. Any advice would be so appreciated.
  
  Thanks,
  Tate
- 09/23/2017 at 5:48 AM
  12345ABCDE
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  Wow, checking every 2 hours – you must be exhausted! It’s great you’re so vigilant. Have you tried gas medicine? (Simethicone) I have no experience with bloat so I’ll wait for someone else to chime in but I wanted to suggest the simethicone in case you haven’t already.
- 09/23/2017 at 10:12 AM
  binkiethebunny
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  Thank you, I’m just so worried – he’s my life. I haven’t tried that, but I’ve seen it mentioned quite a bit and it’s suppose to be very safe for them from what I’ve seen. If the drugstore only has flavoured, I wonder if that’s ok? I’m stuck at work all day, but I’m going home on my lunch so I’m going to pick that up.
  
  I work for a naturopathic Dr, and she suggested 1 drop of high-grade peppermint essential oil diluted in water. Has anyone else had experience with that?
  
  Thanks so much
- 09/23/2017 at 10:15 AM
  12345ABCDE
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  Posted By binkiethebunny on 9/23/2017 10:12 AM
  
  Thank you, I’m just so worried – he’s my life. I haven’t tried that, but I’ve seen it mentioned quite a bit and it’s suppose to be very safe for them from what I’ve seen. If the drugstore only has flavoured, I wonder if that’s ok? I’m stuck at work all day, but I’m going home on my lunch so I’m going to pick that up.
  
  I work for a naturopathic Dr, and she suggested 1 drop of high-grade peppermint essential oil diluted in water. Has anyone else had experience with that?
  
  Thanks so much
  
  The one I’ve used is called Infacol and it’s orange flavoured I think. If definitely give it a go. Not sure about the peppermint oil, I’ve never seen it mentioned before so if be hesitant to try it.
- 09/23/2017 at 10:21 AM
  binkiethebunny
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  Ok, thank you!
- 09/24/2017 at 11:32 PM
  Puffbaby
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  Hows the bun doing? When my bun was bloated and not pooping right or eating I took away pellets, because if there is an impaction it can make it worse, amd I syringe fed 10 cc of plain water every few hours and give 1.5cc of baby gas drops, also if he isnt eating mix in some baby food such as squash/carrots and critical care. I had luck with just plain water tho thankfully. If all else fails if you know anyone experienced in it, you could always give an enema but if you dont know how to do it do not try it on your own!
- 09/25/2017 at 1:27 AM
  Bam
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  Yes, how is the bun doing? Gas is common with heavy shedding. I’d try simethicone. It’s sold as baby gas drops, or infant’s gas relief, but the brand names varies a lot across the world. It’s often very effective in bunnies, but there are no real scientific proof it helps. The bun should move around to help get gas out. You can also sit him in your lap and gently lift up his butt. I’d not do massages if his belly is bloated, just gentle lifting of the butt. Your body warmth could help him too, stasis buns often get a low temp.
  
  Bloat is a terrible condition that all bun owners fear. Please try not to focus on bloat now. Focus on the things you can do.
  
  I agree an enema is sth you shouldn’t try at home, plus he is pooping, so the problem seems to be higher up in the GI canal.
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