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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 02/17/2018 at 12:30 AM
  daisy and waffles
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  So I didn’t notice and we let waffles out like usual and my friend had gum in his bag which I just notice she got into it and it might have been more than a stick of five sugar free gum like maybe even 3 I don’t know to be honest (but 3 most) I’m really scared what should I watch for?? Should I take her to the vet immediately? I don’t know what to do
- 02/17/2018 at 4:07 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  Gum could cause a blockage in bunnies, so yes, take her to the vet. Is she eating and pooping? Does she look uncomfortable?
- 02/17/2018 at 5:07 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Naughty bun! I would definitely call a vet. I think I’d get blocked up if I swallowed 3 bits of gum
- 02/17/2018 at 8:21 AM
  Ellie from The Netherlands
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  Oh those naughty little ones always getting into trouble… I’d definitely contact the vet because artificial sweeteners can be toxic to pets as well. I know that xylitol is toxic to dogs, and this is commonly found in sugar-free gum.
- 02/17/2018 at 5:47 PM
  LBJ10
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  Studies have found that xylitol is not as toxic to rabbits as it is to dogs. I read somewhere LD50 was 87mg/kg. So I would be more concerned about the gum causing an obstruction. Then again, bunnies have eaten some pretty weird things only to have them pass through to the other end. I would let a vet know what happened and keep an eye out for any signs of pain or discomfort. Monitor her eating and pooping. Encourage her to eat hay and drink water. If things aren’t moving through her system, then she needs a vet ASAP.
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