Why did my baby bunny die after jelly stool? Can I give antibiotics?

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Two weeks old little bunny is normal in day and i observe that she had an clear jelly like stool and my rabbit open its eyes yesterday and start eating leaves.and suddenly she died.other bunny having this is problem.May i give an antibacterial syrup to the bunny. Pet's info: Small Animal | Chinchilla | Male

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I wouldnot recommend giving oral antibacterials/antibiotics to any rabbit wthout a clear diagnosis as it is likely to make things worse. Rabbits rely on good bacteria in the bowel for survival and antibiotics can trigger fatal diarrhoea. Unfortunately weaning is a very difficult time for rabbits as this good bacteria is not well developed until they start eating greens and it is a very delicate time. Probiotics and transfer of the soft stools from healthy mothers or other rabbits can increase survival around weaning, as can starting with hay rather than fresh greens

Why did my baby bunny die after jelly stool? Can I give antibiotics?

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