Why is my bunny pooping mucous-coated pellets after a stressful bath?

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Hi my bunny missed the litter box when he peed and then he layed in it. So I washed him washed him off with a towel which freked him out. And now he is pooping these huge mucous coted pellets. And there was a glob if the mucous stuff stuck to his fur. Also last week we took him to the vet because he hadent been pooping or eating. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The stress of the bath or whatever condition precipitated the vet last week may be responsible. Discontinue feeding pellets and vegetables and feed solely Timothy hay or similar grasses. Feed as much hay as Oliver wants to eat. Do not feed any alfalfa. Once his droppings return to normal, feed no more than 1/8 cup of pellets daily and gradually introduce small amounts of vegetables or dark, leafy greens. You can continue to offer as much timothy hay as he wants. Rabbits need a high fiber diet. If the symptoms persist or if he stops eating, have him rechecked by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating rabbits.

Why is my bunny pooping mucous-coated pellets after a stressful bath?

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