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Imbrium · Apr 23, 2019

Darn, just missed the Edit cut-off... one thing I forgot is if your bunn is gas prone, AVOID CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES. This includes the obvious like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, but also ones you might not suspect (that are quite popular with bunnies) like kale, collard/turnip/mustard greens, arugula (generally classified as a lettuce, I think) and watercress. Some are more potent than others, so you may be able to feed small amounts of kale/greens/arugula/watercress... just be aware and monitor for any signs of gas if you choose to feed them and be sure to limit quantities if you choose to feed them at all.

button+banjo · Apr 23, 2019

Thank you for the list! Very helpful. I gave him 1/2 of a dissolvable 81mg aspirin mixed with about 1cc of water so I could syringe it.

He is molting a TON and likes to groom himself and his brother a lot. I think that could have been part of what caused it.

Imbrium · Apr 23, 2019

Ok, molting changes things a bit, especially if he grooms his mate a lot. Make sure you help him to minimize ingested hair (if you start seeing poops strung together with hair(s) you know there's an issue)! Brush or groom him thoroughly on a regular basis. Personally, I love the Furminator, but any non-wire-tipped pet brush or comb will work. You can also dampen your hands with water, run them over the bunny/bunnies, rinse and repeat. A little more tedious than the furminator but has the added perks of being effective and free.

Becky D · Apr 24, 2019

Jennifer...Thanks for the wealth of information! I'll try a lot of what you suggested.

Imbrium · Apr 24, 2019

That's great to hear, Becky. I really hope that your bunny is back to normal soon! GI stasis is such a worrisome issue that hits very close to home for me. Definitely the number one health issue with rabbits, with numerous causes which aren't always obvious.

button+banjo · Apr 24, 2019

So, update, last night he was eating hay, ate his pellets with his brother, ate a couple spoonfuls of critical care, plus some romaine. This morning he seems a bit more reserved and doesn't want pellets, and only took a few bites of lettuce then left it for his brother (which isn't like him). I realized that I never actually saw him poop. Think that it may take a bit more time for that to start? Should I give more gas drops since his behavior has changed a bit?
How can I tell if he is pooping if he is in with his brother?

Imbrium · Apr 24, 2019

Honestly, if it's possible, I would separate them but have it where they can see each other and possibly interact through the bars - that way, you can give him a fresh litter box and know for sure whether or not he's pooping. As long as they can see and smell each other, it shouldn't disrupt the bond to separated briefly and you need to know for sure that he's pooping again. Given that it's been about a day and a half, he still has a lack of appetite and you don't know whether he's pooped or not, I recommend taking him to the vet today if you can.

button+banjo · Apr 24, 2019

Okay. He started acting better and eating hay again about an hour after I posted, and drank water. I'm going to make sure that he is pooping and brush him.

Imbrium · Apr 24, 2019

Good boy! Keep pushing hay and water and keep up with the brushing... I hope you get some poops out of him soon! (Boy, the things rabbit owners say that would sound so weird to anyone else!)