What foods make rabbits gassy?
Although vegetables are an ideal addition to the high-fiber hay that bunny diets require, cauliflower causes rabbits to bloat and become gassy. If you want to give your rabbit some fresh veggies to snack on, consider green peppers, beets, or radishes.
Why does my rabbit have a lot of gas?
Bloat is a build-up of gas in the stomach, intestines or caecum which can be very painful and can cause breathing difficulties when the gas-filled stomach compresses on the chest and lungs. You may have heard people who don’t feed a certain vegetable (e.g. cabbage) to their pet rabbits because it causes bloat.
What causes bloat and fluid in rabbits stomach?
Gastrointestinal obstruction and a stomach distended with gas and fluid or “bloat” is a serious health problem of rabbits. What causes bloat and obstruction? In many cases, obstruction is caused by a mat of fur, therefore long-haired rabbits or rabbits housed with long-haired breeds are at increased risk for this medical problem.
What happens when a rabbit has a gastrointestinal blockage?
Any blockage involving the gastrointestinal tract can quickly become critical in the rabbit because rabbits cannot vomit or even belch. When the stomach cannot empty, saliva and stomach secretions quickly expand the stomach. As the wall of the stomach is stretched and then stretched even more, blood flow is cut off and the stomach wall can die.
When to take a rabbit to the vet for gas?
Gas buildup (due to GI obstruction or GI stasis) and diarrhea can be very painful for your rabbit. If the pain is severe, your veterinarian will administer pain medication to get the pain under control as quickly as possible. When your rabbit is well enough to go home, your veterinarian may prescribe a pain medication for at-home care.
Bloat is a build-up of gas in the stomach, intestines or caecum which can be very painful and can cause breathing difficulties when the gas-filled stomach compresses on the chest and lungs. You may have heard people who don’t feed a certain vegetable (e.g. cabbage) to their pet rabbits because it causes bloat.
Any blockage involving the gastrointestinal tract can quickly become critical in the rabbit because rabbits cannot vomit or even belch. When the stomach cannot empty, saliva and stomach secretions quickly expand the stomach. As the wall of the stomach is stretched and then stretched even more, blood flow is cut off and the stomach wall can die.
Gastrointestinal obstruction and a stomach distended with gas and fluid or “bloat” is a serious health problem of rabbits. What causes bloat and obstruction? In many cases, obstruction is caused by a mat of fur, therefore long-haired rabbits or rabbits housed with long-haired breeds are at increased risk for this medical problem.
What can I put on my Rabbit’s stomach for gas?
To help gas and regulates gut mobility, plantains can be good for your rabbit, too. As well as fennel, grass, licorice (anise), oats, and Raspberry’s leaf and twigs. To relieve a bit pain in your rabbit’s stomach, you can also put him/her on his/her side then try to massage your rabbit, especially in stomach area then go gently towards his anus.
Gas – What do I do ? The culprit that causes gas problems in our bunnies is believed to exist in the diet we feed them, specifically large amounts of: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. Some bunnies are susceptible to gas more than others no matter their size or breed.
What if my rabbit has gut stasis?
How will my veterinarian treat GI stasis?
- fluid therapy for rehydration.
- nutritional support (syringe feeding if not eating)
- antibiotic(s) (if there is an underlying bacterial infection)
- motility modifying drugs to enhance movement of food through the stomach and intestines.
- pain relievers.
- anti-inflammatory medications.
How do I know if my bunny is recovering from GI stasis?
Signs of GI Stasis
- Feces strung thickly together with hair (from grooming)
- Decreasing or sudden lack of appetite for both water and food.
- Periodic soft, pudding-like stools followed by erratically shaped fecal pellets.
- On-again/off-again diarrhea.
- On-again/off-again diarrhea in combination with irregular shaped poops.
