The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

[A Peacock called Penelope]

I've never really dealt with diarrhea, but I see some others have answered on that. I noticed you mentioned stasis--it is actually pretty easy to treat at home, although I'm uncertain what you can get in Pakistan. For GI stasis, you can give them baby's gas drops or a little pumpkin or sweet potato (you can also get these in baby food form--just don't get one with any extra sugar if you do) and that should clear it up. I'm uncertain now if just the pumpkin or sweet potato actually clear it up, but I think it can help with it. I've always only used the baby's gas drops when my rabbits have had stasis once or twice and so I can vouch for that 100%, but every time I got some sweet potato or pumpkin the drops always cleared up the stasis before I could give it.

I also noticed you said that he is producing a lot of cecetropes; I think what you did putting him just on grass and hay will help clear that up! One leading cause to too many cecetropes is an excess amount of carbohydrates that they can get, so he could have been getting that from the treats. I know I had to cut back on pellets for my one rabbit because he had the same problem and my research pointed me to the fact that he was getting too much carbohydrates. It cleared up the problem, so I assume if you switch back to an ultimately hay/grass and greens diet with occasional treats or a limited amount of some of the other stuff you gave him like oats and chickpea it should be fine. And if he starts producing too many cecetropes again, just cut back on those things again like you are now.

I also know you were talking about how he had been underweight--has he gained any weight since you last updated us?

Thank you for the reply I'll see if I can get any of those drops. I'm not sure on the weight but if u touch him on the back u can still feel his spine. I feed him 2 times a day with hay being there all times. He always leaves some of the food behind.

 

[Fishychix]

Thank you for the reply I'll see if I can get any of those drops. I'm not sure on the weight but if u touch him on the back u can still feel his spine. I feed him 2 times a day with hay being there all times. He always leaves some of the food behind.

You’re always going to feel something. Could you be a little more descriptive maybe? I tried looking up rabbit anatomy to see how big and lumpy vertebrate are in rabbits, with not much luck. Hopefully someone can point you in the right direction as to now much is too much vs. what is normal.

 

[A Peacock called Penelope]

You’re always going to feel something. Could you be a little more descriptive maybe? I tried looking up rabbit anatomy to see how big and lumpy vertebrate are in rabbits, with not much luck. Hopefully someone can point you in the right direction as to now much is too much vs. what is normal.

I really don't know how to describe it. I can attach pictures later. His spine is still like very pointy.

 

[Fishychix]

I really don't know how to describe it. I can attach pictures later. His spine is still like very pointy.

I gotcha. As I was writing it, I was trying to think of a better way to explain what I meant but couldn't. Sorry about that.
When I pet my animals I feel their spine but its not very pronounced, except in my two older ones that are losing weight. But, that's noticeable only because it feels different than it used to. Does that make sense?

 

[A Peacock called Penelope]

I gotcha. As I was writing it, I was trying to think of a better way to explain what I meant but couldn't. Sorry about that.
When I pet my animals I feel their spine but its not very pronounced, except in my two older ones that are losing weight. But, that's noticeable only because it feels different than it used to. Does that make sense?

I've never had a small pet like rabbits before just dogs and birds so maybe that's why I'm always worried about his weight. Wht is the best way to measure his weight? Shall I use a kitchen scale?

 

[igorsMistress]

I've never had a small pet like rabbits before just dogs and birds so maybe that's why I'm always worried about his weight. Wht is the best way to measure his weight? Shall I use a kitchen scale?

Or take your own weight and then hold him and weigh again.

 

[Fishychix]

I've never had a small pet like rabbits before just dogs and birds so maybe that's why I'm always worried about his weight. Wht is the best way to measure his weight? Shall I use a kitchen scale?

The barhroom scale is a good idea but only if you have a good scale. I prefer kitchen scales for the smaller animals to get a more accurate reading. I usually put them in a bowl to make them feel more secure. Get him used to the bowl first though

 

[EverythingDucks]

Working out the plans for the Bunny Cottage

 

[Fishychix]

Working out the plans for the Bunny Cottage

I really like your idea. You have to have it where people will want to gravitate to the rabbits. I’m sure you will make their actual living space a place just right for them.

 

[A Peacock called Penelope]

I really like your idea. You have to have it where people will want to gravitate to the rabbits. I’m sure you will make their actual living space a place just right for them.

I had a exam today I'm free today next exam is on Saturday I'm gonna weigh him today and attach some photos too since yall love photos