tummy actions when massaging

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- 05/08/2018 at 1:51 AM
  missyprincess
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  Hi!!
  
  I was massaging my bunny tummy last night for the 1st time while he was chilling/lying on the floor..by rubbing circles on his tummy..
  i would occasionally feel a hard ball growing and slowly disappear and then again. im sorry if i couldnt describe it properly..i hope u all can understand wat i mean
  
  im just wondering is tt “hard ball” – gas? or is he just digesting ..he seems to be enjoying the massage tho..
- 05/08/2018 at 3:29 AM
  Bam
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  I think he’s just digesting. If he was chilling, his appetite is fine, he’s pooping etc. The intestines move in order to propel the food along their length. Massage helps the intestines move. If he enjoys it, it’s a very nice way of bonding with your bunny. Use a light touch (I’m assuming that’s what you did).
- 05/08/2018 at 4:33 AM
  missyprincess
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  @Bam – haha..yup..very light touch..
  i was realli surprised abt it..cos human tummy sure dont feel tt way..
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