My rabbit has diarrhea from kale. What can I do if he won't eat hay?

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Rabbit with Diarhea (very liquid)! My Rabbit (almost 9yo) got diarrhea (probably because he ate too much kale) and I really can't bring him to the vet because I live too far away from them and most are closed by now. I need some advice on what I can do to stabilize his situation until tomorrow. I read I need to give him hay and water, but the problem is that he just don't eat it (he never liked it). What can I do to help him? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 7.2 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

For now, stop feeding anything but hay or timothy hay pellets. Provide water or unflavored PediaLyte to prevent dehydration. Keep his bottom clean and dry. Keep his cage clean and decrease or eliminate any negative stimuli. Severe diarrhea can be deadly in rabbits, so it is important to have Gabi examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible. A rabbit's diet should be at least 80% timothy hay or similar grasses. They require a high fiber diet to maintain gut health. Limit vegetables ( 2 cups per 6lbs daily) and pellets ( 1/8 cup per 6lbs daily) to prevent obesity. Fruit should be given only occasionally if at all.

My rabbit has diarrhea from kale. What can I do if he won't eat hay?

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