Minty_76 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has been through this with their bun. Any advice/experiences would be gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have had causes but fortunately i notice it early, Tooth problems, over grooming (hairballs) or not enough fibre seems to be some of the causes. The most crucial thing is to get the gut flowing as quickly as possible. This is normally and injection by the vets and syringe feeding ground up food and a solution called Bio Lapis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 You can feed Protexin Fiberplex paste "Fibreplex is a carrot flavoured, high fibre paste that is quick to work, delivering a concentrated dose of fibre to help return movement to the hindgut. Fibreplex also contains probiotics". In the longer term your rabbit may benefit from regular Protexin Profibre which again contains fibre and probiotics. Biolapis is good for maintaining rabbits during illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Fibreplex is sometimes a little hard to administer, i have it as a first instance treatment but as rabbit can go downhill rapidly with statis i always advise seeing a vet as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks all. My bunny was ill over the weekend and he was at the vets first thing Monday. Fortunately he is improving and eating for himself now. Think it will be a long process but he's going the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm pleased you took him to a vet, fingers crossed he will get better soon. Keep listening to his tummy for gurgles, this is a sign that things are restoring to normal. If you need some support PM me i have gone through stasis with a couple of my bunnies and know it's a worrying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
