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It ended up being disturbance of the gut but I did not start out like that. I have the appointment today and will let you guys know what the diagnosis is. Thank you again!

The disturbance can happen for many reasons, for example stress. It doesnt have to be “severe” stress. Stress changes the pH in the cecum, and the microbes in the cecum are dependant on a fairly stable pH. Pain (of any origin, f ex tooth/mouth pain)  is of course a stressor.

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Thank you both so much. I am 95% it is teeth because of how he twisted and dangled the hay in his mouth and then drop it. Also, when I would rub the back of his cheeks he would flinch. Does the disturbance of the gut start the same way where he stops eating hay out of the blue? How is this treated and prevented from happening?

It has to do with a disturbance in the gut microbiota, i e all the various bacteria and yeasts (funghi) that the rabbit gut is highly dependant on for it’s proper function. This disturbance could be at the root of his appetite loss, or it could be an effect of the gi stasis. This is not uncommon in rabbits that are being treated for GI-stasis, but…[Read more]

Cecal dysbiosis can present this way. Sometimes you won’t see much of what resembles “regular” poop.

It’s not though. This is how ALL of his poop looks.

Small, misshapen poops are usually a sign of dehydration. Does your bunny drink a decent amount of water?

Looks like a bunch of mushy cecotropes to me.

He is eating pretty much only Critical Care. There’s nothing solid in his diet like hay so I assumed the poop is fitting since it’s so soft going in. I dilute it with more water since he hates it and spits it out so it’s very watery.

Here is a photo of the poop for those that want to see. Sorry if it’s TMI.

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No, she isn’t sneezing anymore just at the beginning of this. I am going to follow up with the dr for a longer course. thanks so much for the reply!

Thanks for the reply! I will ask the doctor, she is on day 3 of sulfatrim and while showing improvements she is still doing that strange breathing. I will follow up with the dr. for more of the antibiotics. Thank you!!

The poop is also very large — like mud piles. It comes out in huge chunks and it almost looks like dog poop. It’s also misshaped and smells awful. His bottom is understandably very dirty afterwards and he does his best to clean himself. This is such a contrast from his regular round golden balls.

Depends. Are they free-roam during the day? Some bunnies are very good about not pooping in areas outside of their home base, but they will see their entire home base as fair game. So when they are confined to their home base (like at night), you may notice a lot more poop on the floor around the litter box.

Bunnies on Critical Care should not have watery poop. As Bam said, they can get sticky poop though.