My rabbit isn't eating much and seems sick. Could it be GI stasis?

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Rabbit reduced appetite, urinating and pooing a little. 2 days ago was laying flat in cage like he had tummy ache, was very cold outside! Brought in and gave 3 syringes of critical care, a bit more alert have seen him eat a small bit of hay but no greens or pellets (that's I've seen!) Is still urinating and poking! Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Based on what you are describing him I would be concerned about gastric stasis in your rabbit. This can be a common condition that occurs when a bunny stops eating. The stomach will fill with a lot of gas and the rabbit will be very painful and uncomfortable. If you are able to continue giving the critical care supplement I would recommend doing that. If Pepper stops eating that, continues to seem lethargic, or stops pooping, then you will need to take him into the vet to be examined because other medications will be needed to help restore GI motility. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My rabbit isn't eating much and seems sick. Could it be GI stasis?

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