Oxbow Digestive Support- Does it work?

[Brittanybunny19]

My rabbit seems to get the early stages of GI Stasis every year during her molting phase. I try to brush her but it’s a never ending storm of fur…. Her poops are stringed together.  I give her critical care when I start to notice it and after some research I found Oxbow Natural Science Digestive Support Small Animal Supplement “treats” online.  I was wondering if anyone has any info on these… Do they work, are they healthy/okay for my bun to eat, has any vets recommended them to you, how often should she be given them?

I just want what’s best for my bun  I hate seeing her like this, it scares me. 

-Brittany

[Azerane]

I think things like digestive support tabs are meant to be given about 1 a day. I’ve no idea if they actually work. Daily brushing and making sure bunny has plenty of hay to eat and water to drink is the best thing for combating fur problems.

[Bam]

Do you have baby gas drops (simethicone)? Sometimes 1 ml of simethicone helps a rabbit that has a minor tummy issue, and many do, when they are molting. It’s not absorbed by the body but acts locally in the GI tract and comes out with the poop. Medirabbit says its ok to give on suspicion of gas. There’s no scientific evidence as to its efficacy in gassy buns, but that could be because no study has been made. It’s much used by bun owners.

The Digestive Support pills won’t harm, but there’s no guarantee they’ll help. Dosage is one per day if i remember correctly.

If you havent tried lint- rolling your bunny after brushing I’d recommend that. It gets a good deal of loose fur off and prevents it from flying about in the room and landing in the waterbowl and other unsuitable places. I use a generic brand lint-roller because generic brands tend to have weaker strenght glue than name brands.

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