What does it mean when Your Rabbit has diarrhea?
Some may see their rabbit has softer pellets than usual, but the color is the same. Others may see dark green or even black poop in their rabbit, but this doesn’t necessarily mean there is a problem. If the stool is watery, then diarrhea is present. We will look into this a little further below.
What happens to a rabbit in its twilight years?
This often leads to a very close bond between rabbit and owner and it is truly a privilege to care for a rabbit in its twilight years as so few of them make it this far due to poor care. Rabbits of this age put a huge amount of trust in their owners.
How old is a rabbit when it starts to be playful?
A rabbit’s behaviour at this age is lively and playful and regular handling from the age of 4 or 5 weeks is important to socialise the rabbit.
What happens to a rabbit when it is de-sexed?
Once rabbits have been de-sexed, they tend to exercise less and put on weight easier and we should begin to limit their dry food to about an eggcup a day.
When do you know a rabbit has diarrhea?
True diarrhea occurs when both the fecal droppings and cecotropes are watery and unformed. If you see normal, hard fecal matter along with other watery droppings, the problem is actually soft cecotropes. True diarrhea is rare in adult rabbits, but sometimes occurs in young rabbits, especially in improperly weaned babies.
Can a young rabbit die from having diarrhea?
Unfortunately, young rabbits can die of having diarrhea. The reason is simple of suffering too much dehydration that can result in fluids and not able to adsorbs any food from the gut. But rabbits that are treated in time can have good remission. There are some useful treatments you can perform to make sure your rabbit is out of danger of diarrhea.
What should I do if my Bunny is having diarrhea?
Diarrhea, but Still Eating. If your rabbit has diarrhea but is still eating, treat them as a sick pet. Although eating is a good sign, if your bunny has diarrhea, it can quickly lead to dehydration if left untreated. A rabbit diarrhea home treatment is to change their diet.
How long does it take for rabbits to go back to normal?
It is preferable, if possible, to feed more than one type of grass hay for variety. If this is not possible, any of the hays mentioned may be used. The return to normal stools may take two weeks to three months, depending on the severity of the disease in your pet.
