Diarrhea - Questions

[MsBinky]

Hi guys,

I can't remember... Is there a particular type of rice that is better to boil for the rice water used when a bun had diarrhea?

My poor lil guy's buttis covered in poop. It's all my fault. I mistakingly forgot to mix in the food he had from the breeder's. I've been really out of it this week and been making stupid mistakes and I feel badly. So that and the stress of the transport, new home, etc has caused a nasty bout.

I have to clean him off but I feel bad because I don't want to freak him out. Poor thing

Should I give him some pedialyte to make sure he is hydrated properly? Or will he be ok since I caught it in time?

 

[Bo B Bunny]

pedialyte can't hurt

I don't know about the rice but I think I might try to use the rice cereal you get for babies? someone else can give an opinion there.

Poor baby boy

 

[MsBinky]

Ok, just before I freak everyone out... Lol

Lemme say that it's not all liquid. He has some very mushy poops and there was some yucky liquid but I caught it in time and he's not dehydrated enough. Obviously, I am keeping an eye on him and keeping him hydrated and warm but it's not like he had it all night and is totally dehydrated. Sorry I should have taken more time in explaining properly


Ps: I have removed all pellets for now until it solidifies. He won't have them until tomorrow at least. He has plenty ofhay

 

[Haley]

I wouldnt give him any rice or any more carbs. I would just remove the pellets (or limit them) and make sure he has lots of hay. Pedialyte would be good too.

 

[MsBinky]

Okies then, I will try without the rice water... Thank you

 

[maherwoman]

Thought I would add a few links that would help (though I already gave them to you, hehe):

The Rabbit Health Reference (in the Library) section on diarrhea:

http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=11935&forum_id=10

A thread that helped:

http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=844&forum_id=1

Hugs!

Rosie*

 

[Ivory]

I'd do what Haley said....Pedialyte won't hurt anything.

You can give some Pepto Bismol to help with the mushiness/softness/wetness of his poops. 1- 2 CCs, depending on how much he weighs.