{"id":445,"date":"2023-10-10T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T09:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cryptovpn.me\/?p=445"},"modified":"2023-10-16T15:44:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T15:44:59","slug":"why-does-my-rabbit-have-diarrhea-9-vet-explained-reasons-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cryptovpn.me\/index.php\/2023\/10\/10\/why-does-my-rabbit-have-diarrhea-9-vet-explained-reasons-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Rabbit Have Diarrhea? 9 Vet-Explained Reasons & Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rabbit Stool 101<\/a>
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Your bunny has been hopping around normally, but you notice they’re having diarrhea. Is this diarrhea a concern, or will it pass on its own? You’re probably also wondering why your rabbit has diarrhea.<\/p>\n

Let’s explore the differences between diarrhea and soft cecotropes, the causes of diarrhea in rabbits, and how to treat diarrhea in rabbits, both at home and through your veterinarian. It’s time to talk about rabbit poop!<\/p>\n

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Rabbit Stool 101<\/h2>\n
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Rabbit stool should generally look like solid, round pellets. Diarrhea in rabbits is usually watery and unformed rather than discrete balls. It may be crusted around their rectal area or on their hind legs.<\/p>\n

Your rabbit also produces cecotropes, pieces of stool formed within the cecum, a branch off the intestines. As gross as this might sound, rabbits eat cecotropes to get extra nutrients. For instance, cecotropes are high in vitamin B, which rabbits don’t create on their own.<\/p>\n

It’s important to differentiate between normal stool and cecotropes because the cecotropes can be a little softer. In addition, there are different causes of soft regular stool and soft cecotropes.<\/p>\n

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The 9 Reasons Diarrhea in Rabbits & Treatments<\/h2>\n

1.<\/span> GI Stasis<\/h3>\n

One of the most significant health issues plaguing pet rabbits is GI stasis. This condition is not generally associated with diarrhea but can be for some rabbits. With GI stasis, the rabbit’s gut contractions decrease, so food doesn’t move through readily. Because of the reduced motility, the gut bacteria also become unbalanced.<\/p>\n

GI stasis is often painful and can cause gas. Treatment utilizes pain medication, fluids for the rabbit, and GI motility medications. Since GI stasis is commonly associated with rabbits not getting enough fiber, treatment generally involves supplementing with plenty of hay.<\/p>\n

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2.<\/span> Intestinal Parasites<\/h3>\n

Rabbits are at risk of contracting several intestinal parasites. These parasites include:<\/p>\n


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