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by foxxy on April 23rd, 2007

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Rabbits: my rabbit is not drinking as much water as she ususally does , is this normal?

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  • by wojoangel on April 23rd, 2007

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    Hmmmm

    First off you need to check your rabbits stomach, feel around it a little, see if it feels slightly bloated or not. Rabbits are notorious groomers, therefores they are very susceptible to hairballs that clog them up and make them feel incredibly full which could be a reason why. There is nothing you can do at home for her though if that is the case. If i were you and were worried i would just take her in to the vet to be safe. Hope i was of some help. Good luck!

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    • Thanx for takin the time to answer my question , she seems fine now , i think i was just a little over anxious , first time bunny mummy , but ty so much for ans my question . x

      foxxy

      by foxxy on April 25th, 2007

    • foxxy: It's a good suggestion to check your rabbit's stomach, but you have to know what you're looking for ahead of time. I suggest, next time you're at the vet, ask him/her to show you where the rabbit's stomach is (it's not necessarily where you'd expect), and how it feels under normal circumstances. Trust me, this knowledge will come in very handy over the course of your rabbit's life!
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      Actually, there are a few things you can do at home if your rabbit goes into GI stasis because of a fur-ball or for any reason, and you can't get to the vet's right away. Massaging your rabbit's stomach can loosen up the obstruction. Administering children's simethicone suspension, an anti-gas medecine, can help to keep things moving. Cuddling your rabbit and urging him to eat and drink can help, too. It's a good idea to research GI stasis before your bunny experiences it because it's likely to happen at some point in his life.

      Teresa

      by Teresa on April 19th, 2009

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