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Rabbit problems

22 11:05:06

Question
Hey Dana,
I have 2 rabbits and I've had them for about 3 years, and ever since we got them, midnight has had a runny stool and its gotten worse is there anything i can do or get to help with this problem??
~Concerned rabbit owner  

Answer
Dear Stephanie,

Runny stool is most often a sign of cecal dysbiosis in adult rabbits.  Please read:

www.bio.miami.miami.edu/poop.html

The most common causes are incorrect diet:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html

and undetected dental problems causing stress/pain:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/dental.html

You can find a good rabbit vet to help you here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana