THIS KIT IS A MUST TO HAVE ON HAND IF YOU OWN A BUNNY
Is your bunny not eating or drinking, poops are small, lethargic? GI Stasis is the normally what you are dealing with and it's important you act fast. Gastrointestinal (GI) stasis is the common term used to describe a syndrome of reduced or absent GI motility and its consequences in rabbits. It is by far one of the most common disorders seen in pet rabbits. Very often, it is caused by an inappropriate diet. It’s very important you have a rabbit emergency kit on hand because by the time you notice it’s been going on for awhile as buns are good at hiding illness and pain. Remember your rabbits diet is 80% hay not pellets, they need hay to keep things moving and teeth healthy. Please note many rabbit treats sold at pet stores are not good or healthy and your rabbit pellets should not have any loose additives other than pellets. (No corn or bright colored stuff in their food) Get these below asap and keep on hand because you won’t have time to wait if you order when it happens. Keep it in a cool dry place. If your buns poops get smaller or they stop eating or drinking, or sits in their litter pan constantly and doesn’t greet you like they normally do is when you know. Typically they get gi stasis from medications, spay or neuter from anesthesia, not enough fiber or hay, or hair blockages from shedding or stress. This kit will save their life and save you tons of money from an exotic vet where they would be stressed there anyways and most likely not eat there. Also keep a couple needles and syringes handy in case they need sub-q fluids. I will put that link below also and you can use the syringe to administer critical care and mineral oil orally. If you own a bunny you must have this on hand always.
Emergency Kit:
1. Benebac pea size once a day for 3-5 days until poops look normal. You can also use this for stress and traveling or before and after a spay and neuter. I put two options in case one is out of stock.
2. Critical Care or Recovery food, mix with water to a paste and hand feed with syringe or spoon if they will eat it off a spoon. You do not need both just one or the other.
Recovery Food: https://amzn.to/3SoHGli
3. Food grade Mineral Oil: 1-3 cc once orally depending on size of bun , then repeat 2-3 days later if stools are not normal or no poop yet.
4. Dandelion leaves: Feed 1-2 tablespoons daily. https://amzn.to/3vatNhL
5. Electrolytes: Mix with a warm water and offer in a dish and water bottle. Change daily.
6. You can buy these at any feed store but in case you don’t want to go you can order these. This is for sub-q fluids
7. Syringes for critical care and mineral oil. You may need to cut the tip off shorter for critical care to come through as it can be thick and chunky.
8. Offer any fresh leafy greens they will eat. (Romaine, kale, parsley, basil) Do NOT feed iceburg lettuce! Carrots are also a misconception as they have too much sugar, carrot tops and shavings from peeling are fine. Any fruit must be in moderation due to the natural sugars. Rolled oats are a treat I feed and also great to get them to eat. Any organic rolled oats work. https://amzn.to/3v8xzrQ
9. I also like to mix black oil seeds to the oats and it helps with coat and shedding as well. 1/4 ratio 1 seeds/4 oats.
