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I agree it sounds like a gas episode. Gas can become severe, but it can also resolve. A good rule of thumb is to start worrying if it doesn’t resolve in a few hours after a tummy rub.

One comment though, you mentioned “no signs of pain”. Not eating and not wanting to run around IS a sign of pain.

I have one bun who is prone to this, so whenever…[Read more]

Agree that is far too many pellets. I only give my buns about a tablespoon each, once per day. They are more like a multivitamin and a treat than a staple. Adult rabbits really don’t need a lot of pellets. They are likely not eating hay because they are holding out for pellets.

You can try incorporating some timothy cubes as well to get more…[Read more]

If it’s just a little bit of gas discomfort, then yes, it can go away on it’s own. Some people will help things along by giving belly rubs and simethicone. Not all “gas pain” is the same in rabbits. They can have a mild upset that resolves within a few hours. Or it can be so bad that it eventually leads to stasis because they stop eating for an…[Read more]

Unless they are a giant breed, that is too many pellets already. Assuming they are consuming equal amounts of that ration, that is 2/3 a cup each. I agree with Wick that you should cut that down some and encourage more hay consumption. If they aren’t fans of Timothy hay, you can try something else like orchard grass or oat hay.

Hay is the number one food in the rabbit diet that contributed to longevity and health. The amount of pellets is based on the rabbit’s weight, and beyond that, they should eat hay for the rest of the day, therefore never go hungry as there should be an unlimited supply.

Too much pellets can often be a cause of GI distress because the rabbit fills…[Read more]

Hi there.

This exact same ordeal happened with my 2 year old male. I am a first time bunny owner and it was very alarming.

Long story short, we syringed water into him, bugged him to move around a bit.

After 6 hours he was his usual self.

On reflecting back on the whole day, I came to the conclusion I had put him into a state of…[Read more]

it can just go away on its own? I thought these things are deadly and need treatment

Sounds like a bit of gas to me. Gas pain can manifest in a variety of ways. The stomach does not need to be hard and gurgling sounds do not need to be heard for it to be gas-related.

Oh yes, I remember Kuro. He had a tough time for sure. Obviously, we have no way of know what truly happened to your bunny. But Bam is correct that there are congenital abnormalities or defects that can cause something like this.

I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m sure it was a shock.

I’m very sorry about your bun.

A former member here had a bun, Kuro, who had weird blood vessels. He had several health issues, and the vets didnt recommend neutering him. When he had acute abdominal surgery for a blockage, the vein in the ear where the IV canula was put (they often put a canula there in case the bun needs rapid resuscitation…[Read more]