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- 09/06/2020 at 12:36 PM
  Bernard2020
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  If my memory is correct, I believe Bernards droppings have been different sizes since I’ve had her (3 months). I thought that was normal until I seen some pictures online of Megacolon droppings. I might just be paranoid, but Bernards droppings look a lot like those pictures. Of course, I know there are probably other explanations so I just wanted to see if this looks normal to you guys.
  Sorry, this picture is really gross, I just thought a picture may help.
- 09/06/2020 at 1:13 PM
  DanaNM
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  Megacolon is pretty rare, even with the gene that is linked to it, but it’s good to be aware of. Since Bernard’s diet has kind of been all over the place, my suspicion is that her weird poops are most likely related to that. I can’t tell the size from your pic, but the megacolon poops are also HUGE, like they remind me of an easter egg candy. To me the larger poops in your pic look more like 2 poops that didn’t separate or got stuck together, which can happen with a gut slowdown.
  
  One of the main effects and symptoms (aside from the weird poops) is an inability to keep weight on. The disease usually manifests around 3-4 years of age, and rabbits start having real issues with keeping weight on because their nutrient absorption is affected by the disorder. They also tend to have chronic bouts of diarrhea followed by stasis.
  
  So I think in your case I would just keep an eye on things, work on getting her fiber and water intake really good, and track her weight. I wouldn’t jump to megacolon just yet.
  
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- 09/06/2020 at 1:29 PM
  Bernard2020
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  Ok that makes me feel better. I knew it was probably just me being too paranoid. She is actually a bit overweight so I don’t think she’s lost weight
- 09/06/2020 at 2:33 PM
  DanaNM
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  I thought she looked nice and plump from her pictures. 🙂 Hopefully more hay will help make her poops more regular looking.
  
  I had a foster with cow pile syndrome/ megacolon and he was so thin and bony. It was very sad. 🙁
  
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- 09/06/2020 at 3:25 PM
  Bernard2020
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  Poor little guy, it sounds like a really horrible disease 🙁
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