Tis the stasis season

[pamnock]

In some cases, GI stasis can be due to a virus interfering with the normal neural action of the gut, slowing it and causing painful colic.

Be sure to watch for early signs of stasis (rabbit not eating, acting uncomfortable, going into heavy molt ie stress) and begin supportive treatment early by providing greens (in small amounts if greens are not a normal part of the rabbits diet) and by providing Nutri Cal (contains therapeutic gut ingredients such as vitamin E).

If the rabbit completely stops eating, a vet visit is in order! It's very important that the rabbit stay hydrated, so sub Q fluids are often given.



Pam

 

[Mrs. PBJ]

So Storm molting could be from stress not thats its shedding season.

HHHHMMMMMMMM I need to find out why he would be stressed.

 

[TinysMom]

Not all molting is from stress - rabbits also molt normally. However, stress can cause a heavy molt.

I don't think Pam meant that all molting was due to stress.

 

[Mrs. PBJ]

Oh I read that wrong my bad.:?

Thank you for the clairifacation.

 

[werecatrising]

I've noticed this time of year is bad for the bunnies and horses. We have had so many colics at work.

 

[pamnock]

Mrs. PBJ wrote:

So Storm molting could be from stress not thats its shedding season.

HHHHMMMMMMMM I need to find out why he would be stressed.

As Peg said, I meant that molting can be a form of stress to the body with the phsiological demands of growing a new coat.

But yes, molting can also be a result of stress.

Pam

 

[Maureen Las]

Mine are molting now too.

and II have my eye on Peewee who is not eating normally
as I am typingrabbit hair on my fingers is getting all over the keys