Possible Blockage

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- 12/05/2022 at 9:04 AM
  Abby&Bailey
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  Hi everyone!
  
  My bun Bailey has a minor blockage I think. She is eating just not as much a normal and she is pooping again. I have already given her pumpkin purée and water. This seems to be helping and there is a turn around. But I’m not sure if I should consider this emergency status. Money is tight from unexpected expenses so if I can avoid a vet bill that would be preferable. But obviously her health comes first.
- 12/05/2022 at 9:05 AM
  Bam
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  It’s difficult to say anything about this without knowing more. What makes you suspect a blockage?
- 12/05/2022 at 10:16 AM
  Abby&Bailey
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  She stopped pooping yesterday and was sitting hunched a lot. But she has started to poop again today, just not the usual amount. She did just produce a cecotrope and ended up eating it. So she seems on the mend
- 12/05/2022 at 1:31 PM
  Bam
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  That’s lovely!
  
  I was asking why you suspected a blockage, because blockages in rabbits are a lot more rare than gut motility slowdown. Blockages are a huge lot more serious, but thankfully not very common.
  
  If she didnt eat so much yesterday it’s normal for her to poop less today. This will right itself if she gets her appetite back and starts eating properly, especially hay.
- 12/05/2022 at 2:11 PM
  Abby&Bailey
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  That makes me feel better! She still needs me to bug her some but she is starting to eat independently also. I still have to encourage water but I’m hoping to see that pick up soon too
- 12/07/2022 at 8:49 PM
  Abby&Bailey
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  Update: I finally got the critical care in the mail and she gobbled it up! I hope this helps her tummy faster. She still isn’t drinking as much as I would like
- 12/08/2022 at 5:55 AM
  Bam
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  It great that she eats CC! Mixed CC contains a lot of water, so while she’s on CC, she doesn’t need to drink very much.
  
  Hopefully she’ll keep improving, but if refusal to eat persist beyond a few days, you should seek veterinary care to try and figure out what’s wrong.
- 12/08/2022 at 7:34 AM
  DanaNM
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  That’s great she loves CC! Lots of good things in there to help her gut.
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
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