Why is my rabbit's poop jelly-like and not round? Is he sick?

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2 days ago I saw a jelly like substance coming out with his poop. His poop wasn't exactly spherical as well. Is it something to worry about? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered

Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for your question about Bugsy. The jelly like substance that you were seeing was likely mucous, and this usually comes from the colon when there has been a disruption in the way that the large intestine is moving. I am not sure if you can think of any diet changes that have occurred in the last week or so, or any stressful events - these are often the culprits of a one time jelly-like blob. The feces can also become a strange shape when this happens. If it only occurred the one time, I would just monitor Bugsy. If it continues, or if it happens again, I would recommend having him evaluated by a veterinarian as this may be indicative of him being sick. A rabbit's intestinal tract is very important, and something as simple as this is often an indicator of illness/disease. I hope that this helps, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Why is my rabbit's poop jelly-like and not round? Is he sick?

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