Is it normal that my rabbit's droppings are smaller than usual?

My rabbit is around 4-5 years old now and starting a few days ago his droppings are half the size than usual and he seems to be a lot lazier. Hope that this is normal!Is it normal that my rabbit's droppings are smaller than usual?
I would take your bun to the vet. Small droppings can indicate GI Stasis, which can usually be treated successfully by a competent vet, but can be deadly if left untreated.





It's really good that you've been paying attention to the clues your rabbit has been giving you. Many people wouldn't notice the lethargy and smaller droppings, and then they would wonder why their rabbit died.Is it normal that my rabbit's droppings are smaller than usual?
GI stasis can be a problem in rabbits - basically, their digestive system slows down or stops. This can be a veterinary emergency. A rabbit's digestive system is a carefully timed and balanced system, and its slowing can indicate a problem.





Often, you'll hear stasis referred to as ';wool block'; or something similar.





As your bun is appearing more lethargic, I would probably recommend taking him to the vet ASAP. It's a good sign if he's still pooping, as you've caught it relatively early, but you must act quickly to resolve the situation.





We have a senior bunny who is prone to stasis after some dental surgery he had a year ago. Usually the first thing I notice is that he's going off food, before his stools get irregular. I pull his pellets and offer wet, leafy greens and unlimited timothy hay for a few days, and the situation usually resolves itself. Sometimes I will offer 1/3 a banana, peel and all. The key with bunnies is: they MUST eat continuously, and in a bunny with smaller stools, he is probably eating less or not at all.





If you're unfamilliar with statis, you're best to contact your vet ASAP. Some bunnies need medication to help regulate their guts, bacterial help (eg. Bene-bac) or there is something going on, eg. dental problems, infection.








Here's a few articles on stasis:





http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-7/gi.htm鈥?/a>





http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/gi_sta鈥?/a>





http://www.mybunny.org/info/gi_stasis.ht鈥?/a>
therre's somthing wrong with him take him to the vet,





rabbit's are hard to tell if somthing is wrong wiht them if u have no idea what ur doing





temputer,eyes,and panting are some common signs i have had with my rabbits,





take your rabbit to the vet before she gets anyworse
NO take it to the vet ASAP!!!

HOW MUCH LONGER UNTIL MY RABBIT HAS HER BABIEs?

My rabbit is pregnant and beleive it or not, im watching her gather straw and putting it in her nesting box! How much longer until she has her babies?HOW MUCH LONGER UNTIL MY RABBIT HAS HER BABIEs?
32 days...and the babies are sooooo ctue

How can I teach my rabbit to circle?

I am wanting to know how to teach my mini lop male rabbit to go round in a circle because I hold a bit of food in my hand and turn it around in a circle and he follows it and i say circle. Then when i show him the food ad dont turn it around and i say circle he doesnt know what to do. I am using a clicker to do this.How can I teach my rabbit to circle?
Try arranging little bits of food in circle shapes. Gradually use less and less food, until there is just one bit of food and the rabbit will go around in a circle to get it.





Hope you have fun!How can I teach my rabbit to circle?
Try this website. http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Trick-t…





Remember to give the bunny the treat after he circles. Mostly it involves PRACTICE. and more PRACTICE. Good luck!
yes you can!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsifBLvpa… this is my rabbit buckaroo! on www.youtube.com he runs after me like a dog
yeh i think you can, I tried to teach mine but it didn't work for me


give it time and you will succed!

How do you build a rabbit hutch?

chicken wire





plywood





2x4s

foot cream

Does anyone know if the rabbit air minus 2a works as good as it looks?

hi there, the rabbit air is a very sleek looking air purifier, but it seems to circulate air at a lower rate than some of the other purifiers out there for the same cost. does anyone have one and has it affected their allergies positively?


Thanks!Does anyone know if the rabbit air minus 2a works as good as it looks?
i tried it for my allergies, however found it didn't make any real difference than a regular one.

How can I get my rabbit to eat more hay?

I know that ideally hay would make up a large proportion of his diet, but he's just not that interested in it, he will pick at it now and then but I would like him to eat more.





does anybody have any tips or tricks to make hay a bit more appealing or just encourage him to eat more of it.





ps. I have tried around three different types of hay including timothy, also I got him one of those rolling balls that you put hay inside but he's shown no interestHow can I get my rabbit to eat more hay?
you may need to check his teeth if he is not eating his pellet that well either.his teeth may be to long.How can I get my rabbit to eat more hay?
Some rabbits are very picking about the quality of the hay. It should be a grass hay that you offer, and Timothy is the ideal as it has the best nutrient levels. Some brands that my rabbits, who are picky too, like:





American Pet Diner (usually can only find this online and can be a bit pricey)


Oxbow Timothy hay


Kaytee timothy hay





I make sure that the hay is a nice green color not too much yellow, and not too dusty.





Put it in the litter box, they like to go in and eat while they use the box.





Also - make sure you are not overfeeding pellets and treats. A bunny only needs 1/4 - 1/2 cup of pellets per 5 lbs of body weight. If you want him to eat more hay, cut back on his pellets a little bit (like by 1/2 tsp) and see if it helps.
Maybe you can try a different brand of hay.





Oxbox hay and Kleenmamas hayloft are loved by guinea-pigs and rabbits everywhere (It's because theyre freshly cut, good quality, and preservative free). KM isn't sold in stores (if you buy more than 5 pounds, watch out for the shipping charges), but Oxbow is sold in one store called PetsMart.





http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/product鈥?/a>





http://www.kmshayloft.com/hay.html





(KM's bluegrass hay seems to be more popular (than timothy) among pet rabbits and guinea-pigs)





People greatly prefer KM to Oxbow, actually. Oxbow is second.





If online shopping isn't an option, and you can store more than a dozen pounds of hay properly, try local feed stores (for horses) if you have any. They have good deals.





And it's likely that those hayballs are very small and hard to get the hay out of. You can try using a small bin (like a litterbox) and fill it with unlimited hay.
I was worried about this until this morning. Since my doe has been putting on too much wait I gave her less pellets and noticed her gulping a bunch of hay in her mouth this morning.





Hay can be dehyrdrating so make sure she has plenty of water!
Limit pellets. If he only gets a small amount of pellets a day (less than 1/4 cup), he will eat more hay.

How do I catch a rabbit?

i found a small rex rabbit in my backyard in my brush pile. When I try to catch him he runs away. I am not sure if he was a pet at one time. I have access to a humane trap but what should I put in it?How do I catch a rabbit?
is it a baby?


bc if it is you should leave it alone.


If you touch it the mom will leave it and it will die.How do I catch a rabbit?
Carrots, silly.