Pristine has soft stools/diarrhea

[pamnock]

Lissa wrote:

pamnock wrote:

At this time ofyear, soft stools (that look like very thick molasses paste) can becaused by the rotavirus. In most cases the rabbit may havesoft stools for 24 - 48 hours, appears normal and is still eating.

Is this virus something that will pass or something that must be treated right away?

As in humans, these viruses generally pass without too much discomfort- however, they can cause serious complications in some individuals.

We generally have a few rabbits come down with soft stools in thespring and fall during weather changes when the viruses seem to reartheir ugly heads. For these cases, I give some hay and somecarrots/apples for rehydration. I generally don't give NutriCal if they are eating well.

If the rabbit goes off it's feed, it is generally of more concern andthe rabbit should be closely monitored or taken to the vet.

Pam

 

[Lissa]

Thank you Pam and Carolyn. I didobserve Pristine last night eating a little bit of pellets and a lot ofhay. That signaled to me that it wasn't GI Stasis but maybesomething else. Over my lunch hour I put some oats in herbowl to see if that thickens her up. I will continue to keepa close eye on her. Her behavior is normal. Infact, as I wrote in another thread, Pristine made her way upstairs lastnight. That's a good sign that she isfeeling well. But there was diarrhea upstairs as well.

 

[Zee]

Quick question Lissa.

I was elsewhere on the net today and found this

Posted by you about 1 hour after your post here.

Lately Pristine has been having some really soft stools. I'm not surewhy. It could have been the spring lettuce mix that I gave to her acouple of days ago. But do you think that would still be in her system?Someone recommended rolled oats. Is that okay for young bunnies?Pristine is 4 months old.

Can you please tell me why, you deem it necessary, afterbeing given advice here, then go somewhere else to have itdouble checked ??

If I am after advice, I only use one site, NOT go to another andhave it checked. I really don't understand why you do that.

Is it because you do not trust the advice given here. If so then can Ipolitely suggest to you, not to ask for advice here if you will begetting the information given, checked by a third party.

How do you make us feel here ??? Did you think about that ? If not, maybe you should.

I would be very interested in hearing your reasons.

Vielen Dank!

 

[pamnock]

I don't believe for one second that it is atrust issue, but a quest to turn over every stone and get as muchinformation as possible.

A second, third or even fourth opinion can unearth importantinformation that someone else may not have known or may not havementioned. One person's opinion is just that -- theiropinion. There is always more to learn and more scientificadvances being continually made. The only way to learn is toresearch and to ask, ask and ask again!





Pam

 

[Lissa]

I like to get other opinions as well.

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

I take no offense to people going out andgetting other opinions. It makes me feel good when they comeback and say that other people told her the same thing. Itmakes the person feel better also because they are just worried and aredoing everything possible for their rabbit!

Lissa - I am glad she is doing good! Keep us posted! And yes, I do raise woolies.

 

[pamnock]

Zee wrote:

Someone recommended rolled oats. Is thatokay for young bunnies? Pristine is 4 months old.

There is still a lot of controversy over whether or not to feed rolledoats. When in doubt, just a small amount ofoatswith plenty of grass hay can be given.



Pam

 

[Lissa]

She is doing really good. In fact, Ihaven't seen any mooshy poops since yesterday. That crazybunny was upstairs all night binkying on the bed while mommy and daddywere trying to sleep. Cute can turn ugly fast.

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

pamnock wrote:

Zee wrote:

Someone recommended rolled oats. Is thatokay for young bunnies? Pristine is 4 months old.

There is still a lot of controversy over whether or not to feed rolledoats. When in doubt, just a small amount ofoatswith plenty of grass hay can be given.



Pam

Pam - Does regular oatmeal apply (the quaker kind for humans)?

Sharon

 

[pamnock]

Hi Sharon -- yes, same thing as rolled oats.

There is some concern that the high grain carbs could do more harm thangood when given in excessive amounts which may lead to enterotoxemiafrom carb overload (much the same as overfeeding corn).

With the Dwarf Hotots, I have found that cutting down onpellets and increasing rolled oats and hay actually firms up theirdroppings and gives them better condition. Many people alsouse rolled oats to add flesh without adding fat.



Pam

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Thanks for the info. I use them inmoderation anyways but wanted to make sure. I have been usingthem for 13 years now and never had a problem *knocking onwood*! Thanks............Sharon