I know there have been some others with this issue.
My bunny is not molting, just shedding for two months now. The problem is, it is affecting his digestion. His poops are all stringy with fur and he is having some trouble passing them. I wanted to post here, log all I am doing, and see if anyone had other advice.
First, let me say I know about GI stasis. I am hypervigilant.
What I have done:
He gets Oxbow digestive supplements which, fortunately, he loves.
I have moved hay to his favorite places to sit which seems to really have helped him eat more hay. I also put some greens there.
I am trying to groom him but his fur is so fine it just flies everywhere. I have a rubber brush but it isn’t terribly effective. I get better results with my hands.
I am keeping his room clean of fur, or trying to.
Encouraging him to eat more by hand feeding.
What I need to do:
See if the vet can give me stasis Rxs to keep on hand. I only have critical care. I have not needed to use it.
He has always been a shedder but nothing like this. He is around 4 years old and neutered. Since he lost his bondmate a few weeks ago, he lives alone but next to the baby we haven’t had spayed yet (they are free in a room separated by gates, etc.). It wasn’t until after we lost his bondmate that I realized it was her that ate most of the hay and greens. He has always been a slender rabbit, more harelike, and did lose a little weight in mourning but has bounced back. He is also a very laid back rabbit and doesn’t do much more than sit in his favorite seat all day. I have been having pre-spay playdates with the baby for this reason, it gets him excited and hopping around and has improved his mood since losing his bondmate.
Anyway, he is fine but I am just worried because of his poops and so I am trying to be as proactive as possible until this ridiculous shed is over. I welcome any advice.
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