New Bunny is a little Bloated

[Jordan]

Hello,

I rescued a bunny a few days ago. I don't know the breed, the sex, or the age really. All that the previous owners could tell me was that it was "still a baby" but they didn't know the exact age or anything. Anyway, I have two other rabbits and I kept the new one separated so I could watch it for a few days to make sure it wasn't sick or anything. She acts normal. Super energetic and adventurous, hasn't really been fearful at all since I got her home. She is eating pellets and hay and so far seems to be drinking okay, but I noticed that her stomach is a little bloated. I will take her to the vet if it doesn't get any better soon but I was really just wondering if this could be something that my other rabbits could catch. I want to let her play with them because she keeps trying to get in and see them, but I just don't want to spread anything if it can be spread. I've never heard of anything that is contagious involving bloating, but I thought I would ask to be safe. Thanks for any advice!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

If she's bloated she wont be eating or drinking and needs fluids now.
But since she's eating a little bit I'm gonna guess she just has gas, I would recommend you get her some Simethicone/Infant Gas meds and some tummy rubs.
Neither Bloat and Gas are contagious that I know about.

 

[Jordan]

Okay. I will go do that now. Thanks!

 

[dixonsrabbitry1]

Is she pooping normal? I wouldn't give her anything until you know exactly what is going on with her. What are you feeding her? What was she fed before you got her?

 

[Maureen Las]

How is this bunny.? Is the bloating still present.?

Bloating can be a symptom of many things in a rabbit; oftentimes it is agas or stasis issue , however a distended abdomen can also be a symptom parasites. I would keep this bun separate from your others until you find out exactly is going on

 

[tonyshuman]

BUMP

How is she/he?