Can rabbits get sick from eating their poop?
It’s very important for a rabbit’s digestive system to keep moving fluidly, as they need to re-ingest their cecotropes in order to get the nutrients they need. If anything gets stuck in a bunny’s esophagus or intestines, they’re out of luck, since they’re incapable of vomiting.
Is it possible for a bunny to have diarrhea?
True diarrhea is very rare in rabbits and is cause for alarm. Rabbits with diarrhea may be infected with deadly parasites or possibly have been exposed to poisons. Very young rabbits with watery runny stools may have been weaned before they’re ready.
Why does my rabbit have a lot of runny stool?
There are other illnesses than can give your rabbit runny stool, such as parasitic infection or being obese and unable to reach for its cecotropes properly. In determining the cause of a rabbit’s runny stool, it is important to note other behaviors or potential gaps in its diet.
What should I do if my Bunny has intestinal obstruction?
If your vet has determined that there is no intestinal obstruction, there are several treatments s/he may wish to use to help your bunny in distress. As always, do not perform any of these procedures or try to administer any of these medications without the supervision of a veterinarian experienced with rabbit disorders and treatments.
What happens when a bunny has gastrointestinal stasis?
The bunny may become lethargic, have no appetite and may hunch in a ball, loudly crunching his teeth in pain. Sometimes, a rabbit suffering from GI stasis is diagnosed as having a “hairball.”
True diarrhea is very rare in rabbits and is cause for alarm. Rabbits with diarrhea may be infected with deadly parasites or possibly have been exposed to poisons. Very young rabbits with watery runny stools may have been weaned before they’re ready.
Is it normal for a baby rabbit to have runny stool?
Dehydration happens in baby rabbits so quickly that they can die in a matter of hours. While not as dire, what can give an adult rabbit runny stool is still nothing to ignore. For example, if you find soft “night stool” in the rabbit litter box it is not normal.
What kind of problem does a rabbit have with poop?
Perhaps the most common complaint regarding rabbit health is the problem of mushy or runny stool sticking to the bunny’s anal area and creating a nasty, stinky mess.
If your vet has determined that there is no intestinal obstruction, there are several treatments s/he may wish to use to help your bunny in distress. As always, do not perform any of these procedures or try to administer any of these medications without the supervision of a veterinarian experienced with rabbit disorders and treatments.
