Is anyone else TERRIFIED of your bunny getting GI? I get so scared whenever she is sleeping and I pet her on her head and she doesn’t respond. This video was much needed thank you!
Definitely but knowledge is important. The reality that most of us will experience this with our buns and having helpful information of what to look for, what to have on hand definitely takes a great deal of that fear away. ❤
@@codymagee4387 Bunnies suffering from gi stasis are also in pain that will leave them unable to eat. So for one thing they can get appropriate pain medication. Intravenous fluids can be used if needed. Sometimes without the vet’s assistance the bunnies may die. GI stasis can kill a bunny in 12-24 hours.
My Bun literally went through GI Stasis a couple of hours ago. Luckily I caught it quite in an early stage. He had his herbs at lunch time but didn't eat his greens at dinner time and refused any treats. I still had Inflacam at home (a pain relief medicine given by our vet) from our first GI episode in April which I gave him 0.15ml of and fed him 0.7ml of critical care (fine grind). Additionally I kept my Bun on my lap and massaged his tummy for a solid 10min. After 2 hours I caught him drinking water again and snacking on his greens. I kept him under my surveillance for a solid 12 hours to make sure that he was good. Luckily it was just a scare and I was able to care for him at home. Hope this information may help any bun parent out there. ♥
I had a lion head rabbit for almost 12 years, and due to the wool in his fur, he went into GI stasis about 4 times a year. It was horrible! I used to feed him papaya tablets from GNC to help prevent it, however they discontinued it during COVID. Thankfully, I was able to find another product online that contains papaya and papain. It is called Sherwood Pet Health digestive support. It keeps the GI tract moving and has pineapple and papaya. It's approximately $25 for 100 tablets, but well worth it!!!! He ended up passing away of old age,. But I truly believe these tablets gave him an extra few years.
My bunny is on day 2 of G.I. stasis. I laid her on her back (head tilted down with her body at an angle) and massaged her belly and she "passed gas". I sat her down and offered her some food, and she ATE IT!!! She also nibbled on some parsley and hay. Hopefully she will get better. 🙏 ❤ Prayers for Bunny!
@@Holland_lop_vlogsShe's doing great! She's had it before but I really think that laying her on her back (at an angle, head downward) and rubbing her belly is what helped her the most. I could hear/feel the gas rolling around in her belly. I could tell by the way she acted that really helped. 😊
My bun goes through stasis a few times a year, unfortunately. We’ve learned to treat at home and have not needed to take her to the vet since the first time. This video is great! One note: Critical Care should not be used until a blockage is ruled out. 💕
@@diana-xw9fkfirst you need to understand the genesis of the stasis. In our bun’s case, it seems always to be gas. For us, giving baby gas drops turns it around within a half hour. Only once did we have to repeat it. When she’s refusing food, we give her the drops via syringe and also give her pineapple juice via syringe. Our vet says that has an enzyme that can help break down fur. Be aware that pineapple juice is frowned on by some, but we trust our vet. Things to have on hand include baby gas drops, unsweetened pineapple juice, and some people keep metacam. Having said all this, it’s important to get to a vet asap if your bunny shows signs and these home remedies don’t turn it around very quickly. Our girl just seems susceptible to gas. Hope this helps!
@@diana-xw9fkalso, keeping the rabbit warm, making it move around, and giving belly massages can help. There are RUclips videos that show the correct way to give rabbit belly massages.
My cousins rabbit died today, about 10 minutes ago, he was only two years old and I suspect that it was from GI stasis Thank you for all the amazing videos you make. Please continue to make such great videos
Thank you! Just this weekend my bunny had a mild stasis, and thanks to your previous videos I new what to do. It took him a couple of days to be himself. As you say it's extremely vital to monitor them to catch it in time 😘😘
I know I’m late to the party, but I wanted to share what my bunny went through. I’m still in school and don’t get home until around 3:30 or so. I usually have homework that is due the day afterso I do that and then hang out with my bunny after. He usually gets 30 minutes to an hour of attention (I’m trying to get that up but sometimes extracurriculars get in the way as well. My rabbit is very well taken care of though and is the most spoiled little man ever!) Anyway - the first time I thought he had stasis was on a Wednesday night after a big game I had and I got home pretty late. When I got to him, he had eaten all his food but when i replenished his food he didn’t run to his bowl like usual. He was also hiding in his enclosure. He was pretty hunched and his eyes were droopy. He refused to eat greens and treats so I was really worried. I called every exotic pet vet near me but all of them were closed including the vet we previously went to. (At this time he was around a year old and we went to see the vet when he was 6-7 months old) We couldn’t do anything because we didn’t have supplies and he wouldn’t move. He even pushed his water bowl and it spilled EVERYWHERE. So the only thing we could do was wait until the morning to take him to the vet. But, fortunately , he was eating when I got to his pen in the morning. Not sure what happened, but he was better for a while until now. not quite as bad and he is moving. ate a little bit and allowing to pet him. The vet is closed. We have to wait until tomorrow again. Keeping a close eye on him! Pray for him 🙏
I lost a bunny recently to GI stasis because I didn't catch it soon enough. She had had a spay surgery 10 days prior so it was even harder to detect. It was a horrific and traumatic experience... I will be much much more vigilant and proactive in the future and will buy infant gas meds and critical care to have on hand.
I’m so glad you posted this video this week! I just dealt for the first time of Pretzel going into GI stasis on Thursday. I just trusted my gut and thankfully took her to the ER since it started in the evening and sure enough she was going into stasis. She showed all those signs and what caught me off guard was her not leaving her house to greet me and ignored her salad for a couple of hours! Great video 😊
My rabbit got this last week, brought her inside immediately when I realised she wasn't eating anything.. not even her favourite treats. Also hunched up in the corner. I massaged her abdomen which helped, also lifting her back end up gently and holding it in the air (helps the gases move around). I gave her some babys Infacol and watched her very closely. After around 12 hours, she was better and started pooping and peeing again. Put her back to her ordinary housing and she's doing very well now. Still keeping a close eye on her.
I got a bunny because of you and we watch your vids every day thanks to you she’s been living a amazing 3 years she’s turning two this year and if it weren’t for you I wouldn’t say that I watch his vid 2 times a month your the best I almost met you at the Taylor swift concert and I remember screaming on the floor because of that snickers also loves your vids ♥️♥️♥️
Well put. Take time to notice your rabbits behaviour is the biggest key. My late Randell was constantly getting Stasis, lucky I had a 24 hour vet on call. We finally narrowed down to what was causing it. Her gut was very sensitive to Kale and some spinach leaves, so I had to cut that out of her diet. I was the worst bunny dad for cutting that away from here. My last bun Pixie however, she showed signs of Stasis. After having her for 3 years and same food an diet, couldn't figure out why. Rushed her to the vet as she didn't touch her food at all which was very abnormal. After treatment she wasn't improving, trying to figure out what was going on, even the vet couldn't work it out. Now both Pixie and Randell didn't just free roam inside, they had a small safe semi enclosed back yard to free roam in during the day. I thought Pixie just pigged out on the grass and was full of that. Sadley she passed away 2 weeks ago. I went exploring to find anything unusual out the back. Only thing I found was this Lilly type plant growing behind some brickwork, under the fence which she went to town on. I never noticed it, and that plant is toxic to rabbits. They WILL find things they shouldn't be having. So be vigilant of your surroundings too. I still feel guilty about it, as I always did my best to keep the house and yard bunny friendly.
I can't even believe you posted this video we are going through statis right now first time. Got back from the vets this morning our bun has been given many meds hoping he pulls through.
We just went thru this with one of our buns. He had it twice in a couple of months and got thru it but the third time I feel like he just gave up. He was sitting in the bathroom which he never did. We took him to the vet and they said they'd have to operate or put him down. The operation was $8000 and not a very good chance of survival. I still keep wondering what caused it, he was always a healthy, active bunny and we never changed anything in his diet. I wish we could've done more for him. Miss you madly Mr Bean.
My bunny had gl statis once and his stomach was big he wasnt eating,even his favorite treats he wasnt walking he was shaking his stomach was doing weird sounds his poop was so weird thankfully i noticed it in time and we rushed to vet and they saved him btw thanks for making this video i am sure this will help a lot of ppl!❤btw my bunny was pooping through gl statis i think its bcs i was massaging his stomach it helps them if you do it correctly
im so late but if im being so honest this woman literally is so stunning and cinnabun is so so so adorable!! i had a rabbit in 2018 who had GI stasis, but had no knowledge i really didnt give them enough veggies, to many pallets, to much fruit, and stressed them out with my sister being young. you gave me so much knowledge thank u ahhh
I love your channel I have a lion head rabbit and if you did a grooming video I think it would help a lot of people if they have a long haired rabbits and other rabbits
I still love your important bunny informational videos but I miss your videos that are just fun. I love to watch you decorating your new home for holidays, finding out what new fall food items you are interested in and watching your trips to your fitness classes. Do you think you could incorporate just a few of those?
Thank you so much! My baby had GI stasis a month ago and it was traumatic! Thankfully Neko is alright but I have become a bit of a helicopter parent. But I love your videos and you always look stunning and CB is always looking so adorable 🥰
I had a scare a few days ago, my bunny Pookie was not his normal self. I thought he was going into GI Stasis, turns out he was just tired. He refused to eat his treats, had to get the big guns out and only then did he eat it. I was unsure if he was hunched over, couldnn't tell from his posture but he did turn into a loaf so I was confused. Thank you for this video, GI stasis is no joke. As for triggering people, I would rather have upset humans than dead rabbits. My Pookie is too dear to me, I gobble up all your videos, trying to learn how to best care for him.
omg when i heard about GI i was so heart raced because my rabbit is my happiness and i love her but i dont think she has it she has been pretty active so yeah
Bunnies and guineapigs need good quality hay at all times. The fiber of the hay and actively munching helps keep the bowels active and the digestive system working. They need much more hay than "wet" food, which has lots of sugar and feeds bacteria.
Cinnabun is an adorable bunny 😊 🐰 🐇 😍 💖 💕! She is always so fun to watch! Each bunny 🐰 is so different! You need to pay attention to learn their normal behavior! Have a great Sunday, Cinnabun! Bunnies 🐰 RULE!
My rabbit is going through it right now, it has happened a couple times before, always when the vet is closed so I gotta treat it at home. I read a bunch of stuff I couldn't ever get her to drink while she had gi stasis but then on the internet I read that if you put some herbs in a bowl and fill it with water it could help encourage them to drink more so I tried it and I don't know what's the name of the herb in English but on the internet I found it helps with digestion and I couldn't get her to drink pure water but when I put a couple leaves in she starts to drink at least a bit and then massages and giving some greens with water on it so she gets some more water in and she had gone through it every time. I try to get her to drink every couple minutes and she drinks at least a little bit and eat a little bit too so I think she's going to be fine wish me luck. I did this a couple times and I've already seen her get up and walk around a little bit.
I lost my rabbit to GI Stasis on Christmas Eve, since I didn’t notice any signs till the night before 😢. It was heartbreaking and I spent my whole Christmas crying over his loss. It’s so unfortunate that so many people have to go through this, and thank you for sharing this so that more people can identify it and hopefully save their bunnies.
Hey, I have a question would you recommend having the tools that you mentioned in case you cannot get ahold of your vet right away on hand always in case of any emergencies? My bun, Monkey is my baby and my whole entire world and I have a fear of something happening to him and if I can help have tools on hand in case something like this happens I would love to be able to provide him with the necessities!
Im kinda nervous about my bunny Mavi he i eating but he often is hunched over and not laying down he really only wants to eat his ledduce and a little bit of hay.o might take him to the vet because of this and he hasnt had a checkup before
One time my bunny had Been lazy and sleeping All day, and I mean ALL day. At first I didn’t Think much of it but later I realised he didn’t want any food he rejected his fav snacks. So we called the vet as soon as I took some food he suddently woke up. He began to eat, drink and act like nothing ever happend it was so weird.
My bunny hasn't eaten hay in 3 days since taking him to the vet Friday I thought he may of had mites bc he kept scratching I could tell then he was in pain bc he only wants his volcano to munch his teeth or palm leaf bowl and is only eating bananas and pellets now but isn't eating all his pellets as normal at once
My bunny is going through his second episode of GI stasis right now :( It's so difficult going through a GI stasis scare with your bun especially over the weekends.
I just recently came across your channel as I’m getting my very first pet bunny in the next thew I love the relationship u 2 have hoping to have the same with my little guy ❤❤
This info is so important! My Eden just got over a GI Stasis episode. I ended up having to take her to a new vet since her regular didn’t have any openings. Worked out fine, new vet is just a much longer drive, comparatively. Would appreciate tips on administering critical care. Eden is a very stubborn bun, and while administering tiny syringes of medication is difficult, administering larger syringes of critical care is impossible with just one person. SubQ fluids were easier to handle by myself than critical care is! Fortunately, she was willing to eat pellets even if she refused critical care. And vet authorized lifting the limit on fruit, so Eden got a fairly sizable chunk of banana to enjoy. But at least she was eating.
My precious 1 year old bunny is bloated since yesterday 3:00 pm. Although she's eating, drinking water, peeing and pooping, she's still lethargic and bloated. I'm giving her baby drops every 8 hours and massaging her tummy, but I'm not seeing major improvements. She is even accepting pellets and bananas (I'm not giving them, just offering to understand her condition). I thought about taking her to the vet but since I'm a minor, I can't afford to take her, much less pay for the consultation and exams. My fear is that it's some kind of obstruction (I'm pretty sure she ate the mop's sponge) or something worse and she passes away due to the negligence of my guardians. I'm doing my best to reverse the situation. Please pray for my little one! 🙏
Mu bunny had 2 episodes of stasis this month, her stomach was so huge, I was really scared. If you feel that their stomach is really dilated like my bun's was, be careful with the quantity of critical care you give them, because it can dilate it even more. I'm a vet student that has interest in exotic animals, that's why I'm comenting. So every time that you see that your bunny is having stasis go to your vet and they will know what to do😊
GI stasis is such a sneaky thing, and just like you're saying, if you don't know what to look for, it can be easily missed. But when in doubt, do the snack test! (Give them something they always eat as a test) in my experience, if they don't take the snack, they're in GI stasis (or just really pissed off, if I just cut their nails or something lol)
Quick question! So i dont think my bunny has GI stasis. Because he is very active. Eating ect all the time. But with teeth clicking. I've read it can either be discomfort or almost like a relaxed kinda purr. Is this true? Because im so confused. Because he'll do it, but usually when i pet him
My bunny is WIERD. Like for real! When she’s sleepy she doesnt show any interest in her fav food. Sometimes i used to think she was going through GI. But she was just sleepy :) every bunny is unique
My bunny is 7, a muni lop, just today he isnt eating or drinking, and his head keeps turning to the right? He is very still too, taking him to vets, have no idea whats going on, he is still licking my hand,and purring when i hold him, but just not himself😢
Thank you for this, I lost my 1st bun to what I thought was stasis, (she got it alot from chewing things she wasn't supposed to, I had an emergency kit at home that I treated her with multiple times and she made full recoveries from all, save for the last time) it turned out it was bloat. Because the symptoms were similar I treated it like stasis til I got her to the vet. I was wondering if you have done a video on bloat? Like the signs to watch out for, just for those who are new to bun parenting so they know the differences, I'd hate for someone to go through what I went through.
My first rabbit died of this. It just went completely unnoticed until I heard her crying out and then dying. I feel so awful for not noticing. I've been extra attentive to my second rabbit, and she's got a bloated belly. I'm scared it's stasis, but she's yet to show any other symptoms other than her belly. Is it stasis, or is she just gassy?
how can i tell the difference between “rabbit purring” and “rabbit grinding teeth in pain”… when my rabbit was in GI stasis she would constantly grind her teeth, however it sounds the exact same as her “pur”
I'm having the same thing but laying in wierd positions is what gives it away at least with my rabbit. I get her to drink and eat a little bit and it gets better until she's completely fine or at least that's how I treated it before and it worked every time. Also what helps me to get my rabbit drink is if you fill a bowl with water and throw a couple leaves of some herb that helps with digestion, you can use mint leaves for an example, that's basically the only way I could get my rabbit to drink and it works perfectly so maybe try that if you don't know how to get your rabbit to drink at least a bit of water
Hi guys I need ur suggestion plz help I hv a rabbit age of 5 years And he stopped eating , when I consulted vet doctor they suggested some D worming n digestion syrup but no use .. After again visit the vet doctor they told that rabbit had some dental issues n they trimmed his teeth n finally bunny started to eat bot not pooping 6 days got over not pooping .. 🤔🤔🤔 I'm giving fiber intake only, ( multivitamin syrup, digestion syrup) he loves to eat veg n fruits only he doesn't like hay dry grass .. but still am giving him fresh leaves... And Massaged his belly also But not getting results.. cn any one suggest me.. Dr suggested for x -ray so I hv to visit tomorrow He suggested enema also .. is it safe for rabbit?
i woke up this morning and i my rabbit ate but when i was cuddling with his his stomach made deep like gurgling sounds so when i researched this google said he had gas pain but he HAS been pooping and eating so i am extremely anxious and confused weather or not he has gas pain. i can’t take him to the vet rn bc it’s not opened but can someone let me know if he does have gas pain please..?? i found this video really helpful but how you said they stop popping during gas pain, idk if he has smt else…please help me!
My bunny has been stretching frequently, so I'm not sure whether it's because she has GI stasis or if I need to take her outside to stretch more often. For a few weeks now, she hasn't been showing any signs of pain, so I'm not sure.
Stretching is a normal body movement. If your bunny yawns and stretches and then goes about their business, they are fine. If they stretch and press their belly into the floor and then don’t move and do it frequently, that’s pancaking and should be treated as a sign to act.
My 2nd bunny died of this, when I was in hospital I had a rabbit. But the staff refused to loan me the money for a vet when she was dying. They couldn't care less. She died alone in the cold.
My bunny’s head is tilted today. She is still very active and eats normally. I’m taking her to the vet tomorrow. Should I be worried? Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is very appreciated
So I’m curious, is it really necessary to neuter a bun? If you don’t own another one and they are past that six month mark there’s no issues with behavior or anything and I’m afraid to cause any issues by getting a surgery that might not be necessary.
It’s the risk of cancer that is concerning especially for female rabbits they can develop cancer in their uterus. As well as some females can become aggressive over their pen or cage areas. Males will spray urine and hump so it’s behavioral issues you’re avoiding by having them neutered. It also much easier to litterbox train them and not have them marking up areas of your house.
My bunny is severely overweight to the point where she cannot clean her behind and poops builds up (we have to clean it for her). I’m sad to see I’ve been neglecting her to this point. So I need your guy’s advice and help. We’ve started a diet but I don’t know how to get her active. I take her outside for walks and she explores and jumps around for 5 minutes and then sits for 30. What do I do?
Cut back on the amount of pellets if she’s 5 pounds or less she doesn’t need anymore then 1 tbsp of pellets per day. Make sure they’re Timothy hay based and don’t have fruits or seeds or extra junk mixed in with the pellets. Oxbow, and Small Pet Select. No alfalfa hay even in treats. Unlimited Timothy hay or orchard grass hay. No treats period. Limit green to 1-2 cups per day. I adopted an overweight male last January and I had him on a strict diet and he lost over a 1lb in a few months. The vet said he needed to loose 2 lbs at most. But his diet now is even strict. It’s just pellets, hay and veggies. No treats. I got him moving around to by getting down on the ground and encouraging him to move and explore.
Very traumatizing, I just lost my bunny to an undetected GI stasis. Guys please be very attentive to your bunnies! Especially if they're not eating. I didn't caught it any sooner, and now she's dead. 😢
Oh my! I never rly knew this, I've had my bunny for two years but until now that i rly ever pay attention about the sickness she could get (mostly becuz i was busy with schools). I can see some of the symptoms you've told in the vid and back then i thought it was just some weird behaviour she's having. I was thinking about getting her to a vet but it's hard to find any vet that accepts rabbit in my area. Could you let me know the name of the critical care medicine? I would love to give that to my bunny whenever i see her acting like this again, and I'll definitely bring her to a vet next time i had a chance. Hopefully she gets better too, tq for this useful information, i love you :') ❤
Please, please, please DO NOT force feed a bunny until a blockage has been ruled out by your exotic vet. Work with your vet to establish a care plan for when your bunny stops eating and pooping, or just isn't acting right. Also, be sure to know what to do and where to go when your regular exotic vet is closed. Stasis rarely happens during regular office hours.
Is anyone else TERRIFIED of your bunny getting GI? I get so scared whenever she is sleeping and I pet her on her head and she doesn’t respond. This video was much needed thank you!
Definitely but knowledge is important. The reality that most of us will experience this with our buns and having helpful information of what to look for, what to have on hand definitely takes a great deal of that fear away. ❤
My one bunny has had gi stasis about once a year. It is so scary. But getting to recognize the signs is very helpful.
Wondering what a vet could do for a bunny that is different than you providing critical care and gas drops?
@@codymagee4387 Bunnies suffering from gi stasis are also in pain that will leave them unable to eat. So for one thing they can get appropriate pain medication. Intravenous fluids can be used if needed. Sometimes without the vet’s assistance the bunnies may die. GI stasis can kill a bunny in 12-24 hours.
@@bunnyadvocate4139 thanks for the info!
My Bun literally went through GI Stasis a couple of hours ago. Luckily I caught it quite in an early stage. He had his herbs at lunch time but didn't eat his greens at dinner time and refused any treats. I still had Inflacam at home (a pain relief medicine given by our vet) from our first GI episode in April which I gave him 0.15ml of and fed him 0.7ml of critical care (fine grind). Additionally I kept my Bun on my lap and massaged his tummy for a solid 10min. After 2 hours I caught him drinking water again and snacking on his greens. I kept him under my surveillance for a solid 12 hours to make sure that he was good. Luckily it was just a scare and I was able to care for him at home. Hope this information may help any bun parent out there. ♥
U r a great bun parent! I have gone thru same scenarios with my fur babies ☮️🐰
I had a lion head rabbit for almost 12 years, and due to the wool in his fur, he went into GI stasis about 4 times a year. It was horrible! I used to feed him papaya tablets from GNC to help prevent it, however they discontinued it during COVID. Thankfully, I was able to find
another product online that contains papaya and papain. It is called Sherwood Pet Health digestive support. It keeps the GI tract moving and has pineapple and papaya. It's approximately $25 for 100 tablets, but well worth it!!!! He ended up passing away of old age,. But I truly believe these tablets gave him an extra few years.
My bunny is on day 2 of G.I. stasis. I laid her on her back (head tilted down with her body at an angle) and massaged her belly and she "passed gas". I sat her down and offered her some food, and she ATE IT!!! She also nibbled on some parsley and hay. Hopefully she will get better. 🙏 ❤ Prayers for Bunny!
Is she better??
@@3r1cac0quette YES!!! She's doing great! Thank you!
How is she doing now
@@Holland_lop_vlogsShe's doing great! She's had it before but I really think that laying her on her back (at an angle, head downward) and rubbing her belly is what helped her the most. I could hear/feel the gas rolling around in her belly. I could tell by the way she acted that really helped. 😊
Another big sign of GI stasis is when your bun stops pooping.
My bun goes through stasis a few times a year, unfortunately. We’ve learned to treat at home and have not needed to take her to the vet since the first time. This video is great! One note: Critical Care should not be used until a blockage is ruled out. 💕
How do you treat it at home? I have two bunnies both 5 months and I just want to be prepared if anything
@@diana-xw9fkfirst you need to understand the genesis of the stasis. In our bun’s case, it seems always to be gas. For us, giving baby gas drops turns it around within a half hour. Only once did we have to repeat it. When she’s refusing food, we give her the drops via syringe and also give her pineapple juice via syringe. Our vet says that has an enzyme that can help break down fur. Be aware that pineapple juice is frowned on by some, but we trust our vet. Things to have on hand include baby gas drops, unsweetened pineapple juice, and some people keep metacam. Having said all this, it’s important to get to a vet asap if your bunny shows signs and these home remedies don’t turn it around very quickly. Our girl just seems susceptible to gas. Hope this helps!
@@diana-xw9fkalso, keeping the rabbit warm, making it move around, and giving belly massages can help. There are RUclips videos that show the correct way to give rabbit belly massages.
My cousins rabbit died today, about 10 minutes ago, he was only two years old and I suspect that it was from GI stasis
Thank you for all the amazing videos you make. Please continue to make such great videos
omg im so srry
Mine too
Thank you! Just this weekend my bunny had a mild stasis, and thanks to your previous videos I new what to do. It took him a couple of days to be himself. As you say it's extremely vital to monitor them to catch it in time 😘😘
I know I’m late to the party, but I wanted to share what my bunny went through. I’m still in school and don’t get home until around 3:30 or so. I usually have homework that is due the day afterso I do that and then hang out with my bunny after. He usually gets 30 minutes to an hour of attention (I’m trying to get that up but sometimes extracurriculars get in the way as well. My rabbit is very well taken care of though and is the most spoiled little man ever!) Anyway - the first time I thought he had stasis was on a Wednesday night after a big game I had and I got home pretty late. When I got to him, he had eaten all his food but when i replenished his food he didn’t run to his bowl like usual. He was also hiding in his enclosure. He was pretty hunched and his eyes were droopy. He refused to eat greens and treats so I was really worried. I called every exotic pet vet near me but all of them were closed including the vet we previously went to. (At this time he was around a year old and we went to see the vet when he was 6-7 months old) We couldn’t do anything because we didn’t have supplies and he wouldn’t move. He even pushed his water bowl and it spilled EVERYWHERE. So the only thing we could do was wait until the morning to take him to the vet. But, fortunately , he was eating when I got to his pen in the morning. Not sure what happened, but he was better for a while until now. not quite as bad and he is moving. ate a little bit and allowing to pet him. The vet is closed. We have to wait until tomorrow again. Keeping a close eye on him! Pray for him 🙏
I lost a bunny recently to GI stasis because I didn't catch it soon enough. She had had a spay surgery 10 days prior so it was even harder to detect. It was a horrific and traumatic experience... I will be much much more vigilant and proactive in the future and will buy infant gas meds and critical care to have on hand.
my rabbit loves your voice she comes over everytime 🤣
Stopping veggies has completely stopped stasis in my buns.
I’m so glad you posted this video this week! I just dealt for the first time of Pretzel going into GI stasis on Thursday. I just trusted my gut and thankfully took her to the ER since it started in the evening and sure enough she was going into stasis. She showed all those signs and what caught me off guard was her not leaving her house to greet me and ignored her salad for a couple of hours! Great video 😊
My rabbit got this last week, brought her inside immediately when I realised she wasn't eating anything.. not even her favourite treats. Also hunched up in the corner. I massaged her abdomen which helped, also lifting her back end up gently and holding it in the air (helps the gases move around).
I gave her some babys Infacol and watched her very closely. After around 12 hours, she was better and started pooping and peeing again.
Put her back to her ordinary housing and she's doing very well now. Still keeping a close eye on her.
My rabbit used to go into stasis very often. The vet told me to stop giving him paper or cardboard toys and the stasis stopped!
Our bunny used to get them too. Our vet told us also to stop the pellets, as they basically swell in their stomachs…
Hello thanks for this help I'm getting a rabbit soon I'm so excited
By the way your videos are my go to when i have rabbit questions
I got a bunny because of you and we watch your vids every day thanks to you she’s been living a amazing 3 years she’s turning two this year and if it weren’t for you I wouldn’t say that I watch his vid 2 times a month your the best I almost met you at the Taylor swift concert and I remember screaming on the floor because of that snickers also loves your vids ♥️♥️♥️
Well put. Take time to notice your rabbits behaviour is the biggest key. My late Randell was constantly getting Stasis, lucky I had a 24 hour vet on call. We finally narrowed down to what was causing it. Her gut was very sensitive to Kale and some spinach leaves, so I had to cut that out of her diet. I was the worst bunny dad for cutting that away from here. My last bun Pixie however, she showed signs of Stasis. After having her for 3 years and same food an diet, couldn't figure out why. Rushed her to the vet as she didn't touch her food at all which was very abnormal. After treatment she wasn't improving, trying to figure out what was going on, even the vet couldn't work it out. Now both Pixie and Randell didn't just free roam inside, they had a small safe semi enclosed back yard to free roam in during the day. I thought Pixie just pigged out on the grass and was full of that. Sadley she passed away 2 weeks ago. I went exploring to find anything unusual out the back. Only thing I found was this Lilly type plant growing behind some brickwork, under the fence which she went to town on. I never noticed it, and that plant is toxic to rabbits. They WILL find things they shouldn't be having. So be vigilant of your surroundings too. I still feel guilty about it, as I always did my best to keep the house and yard bunny friendly.
I can't even believe you posted this video we are going through statis right now first time. Got back from the vets this morning our bun has been given many meds hoping he pulls through.
How’s your bun doing?
We just went thru this with one of our buns. He had it twice in a couple of months and got thru it but the third time I feel like he just gave up. He was sitting in the bathroom which he never did. We took him to the vet and they said they'd have to operate or put him down. The operation was $8000 and not a very good chance of survival. I still keep wondering what caused it, he was always a healthy, active bunny and we never changed anything in his diet. I wish we could've done more for him. Miss you madly Mr Bean.
Yay you're back! I really miss your other vlogs, hopefully you can do more of these for Cinnabun Sundays as well :)
My bunny had gl statis once and his stomach was big he wasnt eating,even his favorite treats he wasnt walking he was shaking his stomach was doing weird sounds his poop was so weird thankfully i noticed it in time and we rushed to vet and they saved him btw thanks for making this video i am sure this will help a lot of ppl!❤btw my bunny was pooping through gl statis i think its bcs i was massaging his stomach it helps them if you do it correctly
So helpful I encourage people from my Facebook pages that ask about GI stases to follow your videos for this reason, great video. Thanks.
im so late but if im being so honest this woman literally is so stunning and cinnabun is so so so adorable!! i had a rabbit in 2018 who had GI stasis, but had no knowledge i really didnt give them enough veggies, to many pallets, to much fruit, and stressed them out with my sister being young. you gave me so much knowledge thank u ahhh
I love your channel I have a lion head rabbit and if you did a grooming video I think it would help a lot of people if they have a long haired rabbits and other rabbits
Thank u so much for this useful information.
I still love your important bunny informational videos but I miss your videos that are just fun. I love to watch you decorating your new home for holidays, finding out what new fall food items you are interested in and watching your trips to your fitness classes. Do you think you could incorporate just a few of those?
This is so helpful, thank you so much I just got two baby holland lops on Friday! Your videos have helped me so much with bunny care ❤
Oh my god thank you so much because I have been waiting. For a bunny so thank you so much so it's good to know what to do
thank you so much morgan i now know that my bunny has infact gone into GI stasis thank you so much
Thank you so much! My baby had GI stasis a month ago and it was traumatic! Thankfully Neko is alright but I have become a bit of a helicopter parent. But I love your videos and you always look stunning and CB is always looking so adorable 🥰
thanks for talking and charing info about this importen topic. /stay hoppy.
I had a scare a few days ago, my bunny Pookie was not his normal self. I thought he was going into GI Stasis, turns out he was just tired. He refused to eat his treats, had to get the big guns out and only then did he eat it. I was unsure if he was hunched over, couldnn't tell from his posture but he did turn into a loaf so I was confused.
Thank you for this video, GI stasis is no joke. As for triggering people, I would rather have upset humans than dead rabbits. My Pookie is too dear to me, I gobble up all your videos, trying to learn how to best care for him.
omg when i heard about GI i was so heart raced because my rabbit is my happiness and i love her but i dont think she has it she has been pretty active so yeah
Bunnies and guineapigs need good quality hay at all times. The fiber of the hay and actively munching helps keep the bowels active and the digestive system working. They need much more hay than "wet" food, which has lots of sugar and feeds bacteria.
Can you talk about GI stasis vs. bloat?
thank you for this information
Thank so much for these videos. So much information and you explain it all is well.
Thanks for the vid! going through this now, where can I get critical care and how much gas medicine can I give her with the syringe?
I wish I had seen this video earlier I just lost my bunny Solomon to this 😢I knew he was acting different but I didn’t realize he was sick
rest in peace! I also just lost my bunny to this 😢
@@jocelynannabel8944 Thank you 🙏 It’s just awful 🧡🐰
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Cinnabun is an adorable bunny 😊 🐰 🐇 😍 💖 💕! She is always so fun to watch! Each bunny 🐰 is so different! You need to pay attention to learn their normal behavior! Have a great Sunday, Cinnabun! Bunnies 🐰 RULE!
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This lady has changed her looks completely. She never used to look like that.
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My rabbit is going through it right now, it has happened a couple times before, always when the vet is closed so I gotta treat it at home. I read a bunch of stuff I couldn't ever get her to drink while she had gi stasis but then on the internet I read that if you put some herbs in a bowl and fill it with water it could help encourage them to drink more so I tried it and I don't know what's the name of the herb in English but on the internet I found it helps with digestion and I couldn't get her to drink pure water but when I put a couple leaves in she starts to drink at least a bit and then massages and giving some greens with water on it so she gets some more water in and she had gone through it every time. I try to get her to drink every couple minutes and she drinks at least a little bit and eat a little bit too so I think she's going to be fine wish me luck. I did this a couple times and I've already seen her get up and walk around a little bit.
I lost my rabbit to GI Stasis on Christmas Eve, since I didn’t notice any signs till the night before 😢. It was heartbreaking and I spent my whole Christmas crying over his loss. It’s so unfortunate that so many people have to go through this, and thank you for sharing this so that more people can identify it and hopefully save their bunnies.
Hey, I have a question would you recommend having the tools that you mentioned in case you cannot get ahold of your vet right away on hand always in case of any emergencies? My bun, Monkey is my baby and my whole entire world and I have a fear of something happening to him and if I can help have tools on hand in case something like this happens I would love to be able to provide him with the necessities!
Omg I'm so scared this sounds like my bunny
Im here!!! and i got my bunny but don't have a vet. I need some help finding one.
Im kinda nervous about my bunny Mavi he i eating but he often is hunched over and not laying down he really only wants to eat his ledduce and a little bit of hay.o might take him to the vet because of this and he hasnt had a checkup before
How much gas drops and critical care are you supposed to give them?
One time my bunny had Been lazy and sleeping All day, and I mean ALL day. At first I didn’t Think much of it but later I realised he didn’t want any food he rejected his fav snacks. So we called the vet as soon as I took some food he suddently woke up. He began to eat, drink and act like nothing ever happend it was so weird.
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My bunny hasn't eaten hay in 3 days since taking him to the vet Friday I thought he may of had mites bc he kept scratching I could tell then he was in pain bc he only wants his volcano to munch his teeth or palm leaf bowl and is only eating bananas and pellets now but isn't eating all his pellets as normal at once
My bunny is going through his second episode of GI stasis right now :( It's so difficult going through a GI stasis scare with your bun especially over the weekends.
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I just recently came across your channel as I’m getting my very first pet bunny in the next thew I love the relationship u 2 have hoping to have the same with my little guy ❤❤
This info is so important! My Eden just got over a GI Stasis episode. I ended up having to take her to a new vet since her regular didn’t have any openings. Worked out fine, new vet is just a much longer drive, comparatively. Would appreciate tips on administering critical care. Eden is a very stubborn bun, and while administering tiny syringes of medication is difficult, administering larger syringes of critical care is impossible with just one person. SubQ fluids were easier to handle by myself than critical care is! Fortunately, she was willing to eat pellets even if she refused critical care. And vet authorized lifting the limit on fruit, so Eden got a fairly sizable chunk of banana to enjoy. But at least she was eating.
My precious 1 year old bunny is bloated since yesterday 3:00 pm. Although she's eating, drinking water, peeing and pooping, she's still lethargic and bloated. I'm giving her baby drops every 8 hours and massaging her tummy, but I'm not seeing major improvements. She is even accepting pellets and bananas (I'm not giving them, just offering to understand her condition). I thought about taking her to the vet but since I'm a minor, I can't afford to take her, much less pay for the consultation and exams. My fear is that it's some kind of obstruction (I'm pretty sure she ate the mop's sponge) or something worse and she passes away due to the negligence of my guardians. I'm doing my best to reverse the situation. Please pray for my little one! 🙏
Mu bunny had 2 episodes of stasis this month, her stomach was so huge, I was really scared. If you feel that their stomach is really dilated like my bun's was, be careful with the quantity of critical care you give them, because it can dilate it even more.
I'm a vet student that has interest in exotic animals, that's why I'm comenting. So every time that you see that your bunny is having stasis go to your vet and they will know what to do😊
GI stasis is such a sneaky thing, and just like you're saying, if you don't know what to look for, it can be easily missed. But when in doubt, do the snack test! (Give them something they always eat as a test) in my experience, if they don't take the snack, they're in GI stasis (or just really pissed off, if I just cut their nails or something lol)
I think my friends rabbit has it😢 the rabbit is sick and not eat not move 😢😢 i try to squeeze the farting out of him but it not help what to do??
Quick question! So i dont think my bunny has GI stasis. Because he is very active. Eating ect all the time. But with teeth clicking. I've read it can either be discomfort or almost like a relaxed kinda purr. Is this true? Because im so confused. Because he'll do it, but usually when i pet him
My bunny is WIERD. Like for real! When she’s sleepy she doesnt show any interest in her fav food. Sometimes i used to think she was going through GI. But she was just sleepy :) every bunny is unique
Yes, one of my boys just doesn’t like food that much but he does LOVE hay but the other one is the biggest foodie lol!!!!
Which infant gas drops did you use?
True. I lost 6 rabbits in short order due to stasis. Just learning what it is
Can you please please make a video of thing that we should have with a rabbit
My bunny is 7, a muni lop, just today he isnt eating or drinking, and his head keeps turning to the right? He is very still too, taking him to vets, have no idea whats going on, he is still licking my hand,and purring when i hold him, but just not himself😢
I think I lost my rabbit from GI stasis i was on vacation and my grandma was watching her and then she passed the day before I got home.
Thank you for this, I lost my 1st bun to what I thought was stasis, (she got it alot from chewing things she wasn't supposed to, I had an emergency kit at home that I treated her with multiple times and she made full recoveries from all, save for the last time) it turned out it was bloat. Because the symptoms were similar I treated it like stasis til I got her to the vet. I was wondering if you have done a video on bloat? Like the signs to watch out for, just for those who are new to bun parenting so they know the differences, I'd hate for someone to go through what I went through.
Loosing a bun is so terrible. Sorry for your loss. The suggestion of a stasis / bloat tutorial is an excellent idea.
My first rabbit died of this. It just went completely unnoticed until I heard her crying out and then dying. I feel so awful for not noticing. I've been extra attentive to my second rabbit, and she's got a bloated belly. I'm scared it's stasis, but she's yet to show any other symptoms other than her belly. Is it stasis, or is she just gassy?
how can i tell the difference between “rabbit purring” and “rabbit grinding teeth in pain”…
when my rabbit was in GI stasis she would constantly grind her teeth, however it sounds the exact same as her “pur”
I'm having the same thing but laying in wierd positions is what gives it away at least with my rabbit. I get her to drink and eat a little bit and it gets better until she's completely fine or at least that's how I treated it before and it worked every time. Also what helps me to get my rabbit drink is if you fill a bowl with water and throw a couple leaves of some herb that helps with digestion, you can use mint leaves for an example, that's basically the only way I could get my rabbit to drink and it works perfectly so maybe try that if you don't know how to get your rabbit to drink at least a bit of water
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Hi guys I need ur suggestion plz help
I hv a rabbit age of 5 years
And he stopped eating , when I consulted vet doctor they suggested some D worming n digestion syrup but no use ..
After again visit the vet doctor they told that rabbit had some dental issues n they trimmed his teeth n finally bunny started to eat bot not pooping 6 days got over not pooping .. 🤔🤔🤔 I'm giving fiber intake only, ( multivitamin syrup, digestion syrup) he loves to eat veg n fruits only he doesn't like hay dry grass .. but still am giving him fresh leaves... And Massaged his belly also But not getting results.. cn any one suggest me..
Dr suggested for x -ray so I hv to visit tomorrow
He suggested enema also .. is it safe for rabbit?
i woke up this morning and i my rabbit ate but when i was cuddling with his his stomach made deep like gurgling sounds so when i researched this google said he had gas pain but he HAS been pooping and eating so i am extremely anxious and confused weather or not he has gas pain. i can’t take him to the vet rn bc it’s not opened but can someone let me know if he does have gas pain please..?? i found this video really helpful but how you said they stop popping during gas pain, idk if he has smt else…please help me!
My bunny has been stretching frequently, so I'm not sure whether it's because she has GI stasis or if I need to take her outside to stretch more often. For a few weeks now, she hasn't been showing any signs of pain, so I'm not sure.
Stretching is a normal body movement. If your bunny yawns and stretches and then goes about their business, they are fine. If they stretch and press their belly into the floor and then don’t move and do it frequently, that’s pancaking and should be treated as a sign to act.
THANK YOU! I've always wanted to tell, I'm very terrified of my bunnies get GI stasis, and I can know if they do.
My 2nd bunny died of this, when I was in hospital I had a rabbit. But the staff refused to loan me the money for a vet when she was dying. They couldn't care less. She died alone in the cold.
My bunny’s head is tilted today. She is still very active and eats normally. I’m taking her to the vet tomorrow. Should I be worried? Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is very appreciated
So I’m curious, is it really necessary to neuter a bun? If you don’t own another one and they are past that six month mark there’s no issues with behavior or anything and I’m afraid to cause any issues by getting a surgery that might not be necessary.
It’s the risk of cancer that is concerning especially for female rabbits they can develop cancer in their uterus. As well as some females can become aggressive over their pen or cage areas. Males will spray urine and hump so it’s behavioral issues you’re avoiding by having them neutered. It also much easier to litterbox train them and not have them marking up areas of your house.
My bunny is severely overweight to the point where she cannot clean her behind and poops builds up (we have to clean it for her). I’m sad to see I’ve been neglecting her to this point. So I need your guy’s advice and help. We’ve started a diet but I don’t know how to get her active. I take her outside for walks and she explores and jumps around for 5 minutes and then sits for 30. What do I do?
Cut back on the amount of pellets if she’s 5 pounds or less she doesn’t need anymore then 1 tbsp of pellets per day. Make sure they’re Timothy hay based and don’t have fruits or seeds or extra junk mixed in with the pellets. Oxbow, and Small Pet Select. No alfalfa hay even in treats. Unlimited Timothy hay or orchard grass hay. No treats period. Limit green to 1-2 cups per day. I adopted an overweight male last January and I had him on a strict diet and he lost over a 1lb in a few months. The vet said he needed to loose 2 lbs at most. But his diet now is even strict. It’s just pellets, hay and veggies. No treats. I got him moving around to by getting down on the ground and encouraging him to move and explore.
Going to the vet at 7am my rabbit is in stasis I’m so scared.
My stomach is gurgling? Is it okay
Very traumatizing, I just lost my bunny to an undetected GI stasis. Guys please be very attentive to your bunnies! Especially if they're not eating. I didn't caught it any sooner, and now she's dead. 😢
With my bunny it is not coming for a treat and/or hunching and not wanting to move. That is when I call for emergency vet.
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Oh my! I never rly knew this, I've had my bunny for two years but until now that i rly ever pay attention about the sickness she could get (mostly becuz i was busy with schools). I can see some of the symptoms you've told in the vid and back then i thought it was just some weird behaviour she's having. I was thinking about getting her to a vet but it's hard to find any vet that accepts rabbit in my area. Could you let me know the name of the critical care medicine? I would love to give that to my bunny whenever i see her acting like this again, and I'll definitely bring her to a vet next time i had a chance. Hopefully she gets better too, tq for this useful information, i love you :') ❤
Please, please, please DO NOT force feed a bunny until a blockage has been ruled out by your exotic vet. Work with your vet to establish a care plan for when your bunny stops eating and pooping, or just isn't acting right. Also, be sure to know what to do and where to go when your regular exotic vet is closed. Stasis rarely happens during regular office hours.
So basically GI stasis is bunny cancer?
No, it's an intestinal blockage.