Hi, i have my rabbit for 5 month, i dont think that he has digestive system problems but i hear voices comming out of his stomach, first I thought it was gasses and was massaging his stomach but this voices wont stop, what do you think it is
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My understanding of GI stasis is that the digestive system is literally in stasis, and therefore does not make any sounds (determined via ascultation, or with a stethoscope). One should also notice behavioral and eating disturbances during stasis, such as not responding enthusiastically to food/treats, laying in strange positions with the stomach pushed down towards the floor, etc.
But I've never heard audible sounds coming from my rabbits' stomachs, so I'm not sure what that could mean without referring to a rabbit health book.
Gas in a rabbit should present as a more bloated abdomen, and harder-to-the-touch during palpation. That's not easy for a layperson to determine, though.
If you suspect gas, low-dose simethicone (liquid simethicone for infants) could be used to see if that helps. It's available over-the-counter in Wal-Marts, Walgreens, etc.
But I've never heard audible sounds coming from my rabbits' stomachs, so I'm not sure what that could mean without referring to a rabbit health book.
Gas in a rabbit should present as a more bloated abdomen, and harder-to-the-touch during palpation. That's not easy for a layperson to determine, though.
If you suspect gas, low-dose simethicone (liquid simethicone for infants) could be used to see if that helps. It's available over-the-counter in Wal-Marts, Walgreens, etc.
Yes he likes to eat so much, he is pooping and peeing normally and also he drinks water
He drinks and eats normally he always enjoys eating and always trying to find new treat or food, his stomach is soft and when im touching it he doesn’t seem to be bother so I really dont know, i hear those voices for 5 monts
Also he is always happy his ears are always up and he is awlays jumping around
And yes he is grinding his teeth always but i dont think it is because of pain cause as i said he is always happy ann energetic, im goingt to took him to doctor i think his teeth are growing fast or something i dont know
jamesedwardwaller
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dear nataliemn,-diet is important,rabbits are by nature{herbivoures}-grass eaters ie,timothy/orchard grasses,..diet shall cosist of 70%grasses,quality pellets,then treats.--this will calm down the gi issue..teeth constanly grow-1-2mm weekly,therefore the grasses are extremely important--you may have to use infant simethicone for loud gi disturbances,and grinding teeth={pain}-watch the poops,they are key to your success,and a happy bun..sincerely james waller
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There's grinding of teeth (a sign of pain)... and then there's this chittering sort of sound that's the rabbit version of purring - context is important. If you notice the tooth noise when you're petting your rabbit (especially around the nose/cheeks/ears - they usually love that!), it's a happy sound.
Rabbit teeth grow very fast. While toys and such to chew on are great, what really matters most for keeping their teeth an appropriate length is hay! Some sort of grass hay like timothy, orchard, bluegrass, etc. (not legume hays like alfalfa, as the protein/calcium content is too high... and 'cereal' type hays like oat should have most of the seed heads (the oats or w/e) removed to avoid the excess carbs) should always be available. A good rule of thumb is that a rabbit should eat approximately their own body volume in hay each day. Simply chewing their hay does an amazing job of keeping their teeth appropriately worn down.
Gas can be a big problem for rabbits and lead to GI stasis, which is potentially fatal, and some rabbits are more prone to issues with it than others. If your rabbit ever stops eating and/or pooping for 8-12h, it's a medical emergency and they need to see a vet ASAP. If you ever get paranoid about gas but your rabbit is still eating/pooping fine, you can give them simethicone - it's incredibly safe, so there's no harm in using it even if it turns out to be unnecessary. As samoth said, you can buy a liquid formula in the infant section of any Walmart/grocery store/pharmacy. One or two dropper-fulls is a good amount (squirt it into the rabbit's mouth from the side - not directly into the front - to avoid accidentally squirting it into their windpipe!). Also, if you're concerned about gas, you should avoid feeding cruciferous veggies.
From what I've read, it sounds like your rabbit is healthy and normal - I don't see anything that gives me cause for concern (as long as eating/pooping stays normal). That said, a wellness check at the vet is never a bad idea if you're worried about something.
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Hi Guys,
IMPORTANT! Exercise and massage and feed!!!!
I am blessed to say that my rabbit just recovered from a complete over 12 hour blockage. Could have lasted longer because I only noticed when I woke up that he wasbt eating and just sat in the corner of his cage with no movement.
We went to the vet and he got some meds that would help(he got hydrated and an injection to unblock) and critical care which we were told to sirenge feed him. We fed him A LOT all day and massaged his belly. In the evening my boyfriend read about how exercise helps them overcome gas. So we took him to the end of the garden and made him run for a few minutes, and he came back and pooed a few bits. After that he did a while pile. So please see the vet, exercise, keep it hydrated and massage the belly and sirenge feed him.
Thank you
Nat.
IMPORTANT! Exercise and massage and feed!!!!
I am blessed to say that my rabbit just recovered from a complete over 12 hour blockage. Could have lasted longer because I only noticed when I woke up that he wasbt eating and just sat in the corner of his cage with no movement.
We went to the vet and he got some meds that would help(he got hydrated and an injection to unblock) and critical care which we were told to sirenge feed him. We fed him A LOT all day and massaged his belly. In the evening my boyfriend read about how exercise helps them overcome gas. So we took him to the end of the garden and made him run for a few minutes, and he came back and pooed a few bits. After that he did a while pile. So please see the vet, exercise, keep it hydrated and massage the belly and sirenge feed him.
Thank you
Nat.
