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- 10/29/2021 at 10:58 AM
  honeybun05
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  My 6 month old rabbit’s poops are small and teardrop-shaped (it started a few hours ago). When I break them apart, I can see fur inside because she’s been shedding.
  
  She seems to be eating and behaving normally so I’m not sure if I should be concerned.
  
  Should I take her to the vet ASAP or wait and see if her poops go back to normal?
  
  Is there anything I can do in the meantime to help?
- 10/29/2021 at 2:00 PM
  DanaNM
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  Since she is eating and pooping (and acting normally otherwise), you don’t need to rush her in immediately, but there’s a few things you can do while you monitor her:
  
  -brush her very thoroughly
  
  -encourage her to eat extra hay and you can give some extra wet leafy veggies. I sometimes also skip a pellet ration when my buns get weird poops. No starchy veggies, treats, or sugar (incl. fruits).
  
  -encourage her to move around a bit.
  
  -you could also give some simethicone (baby gas drops) as a precaution in case she’s gassy at all.
  
  Sometimes my buns have some smaller poops in the afternoon because they sleep most of the day (and aren’t eating much). Hopefully after she’s eaten a bit you will see some more normal poops.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 10/29/2021 at 6:55 PM
  LBJ10
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  I agree. This could be nothing to worry about. But it’s a good idea to brush her and push hay.
- 10/30/2021 at 8:38 AM
  DanaNM
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  How is she doing today?
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
  - 11/02/2021 at 10:44 AM
    honeybun05
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    She’s still doing the same. I’ve brushed her, pushed hay and wet veggies, etc. but her poop is still small. Fortunately she’s still her energetic and playful self!
    
    I’m bringing her to the vet on Thursday.
  - 11/05/2021 at 8:45 AM
    honeybun05
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    @DanaNM
    
    Update: The vet said everything looked great, so we’re going to test for internal parasites and maybe do an x-ray as well.
- 11/05/2021 at 10:06 AM
  DanaNM
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  Sounds like a good plan, her teeth could be involved somehow.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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