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rabbit constipation

22 11:05:13

Question
my rabbit is constipated what can i do

Answer
Dear Kristy,

This is more than constipation, in all likelihood.  Please read this immediately:

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

and print this for your vet:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.pdf

You can find a good rabbit vet (essential!) here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

I hope this helps. Please get bunny to a good vet ASAP for treatment.  You'll also need to find out what *triggered* the ileus, since this is a symptom, not a disease.  The most common causes are incorrect diet:

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

and dental problems:

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

I hope this helps.

Dana