Thread: What can you give your rabbit when you suspect Bloat?

Quote: Originally Posted by prettylupin Mel D I do hope your bunny is doing ok this evening. Yeah how is the bunny in question ?

Quote: Originally Posted by Santa I don't disagree with any of this and I know you still said that the OP should get to a vet, BUT I think there's a huge risk that people will just give simethicone/gripe water and "see how it goes" instead of taking the animal straight to a vet. Of course it can help IF the problem is small gas bubbles, but if it's already a large bubble (see Marie's post here:...

Quote: Originally Posted by prettylupin I'm sorry to disagree but Simethicone, in forming a larger gas bubble, means that the gas is easier to pass along the GI tract and out as wind, and in doing so can reduce the pain which is caused by a collection of gas bubbles. It is a pretty inert substance and therefore is unlikely to do any harm even if it is not needed. I don't disagree with any of this and I know you still said that the...

VickiP;3424814]What are the symptoms? His stomach seems quite firm and he doesn't seem to be pooing much,but he is still eating and running around.

Mel D - I so hope that your bun has passed plenty of wind "below" & regained his normal figure. I have a "stasis - prone" bun. In my opinion, the best advice on this thread was given by Pretty lupin & Jack's Jane.

I would get him to a Vet. Eating is the last thing to stop, a distended abdomen and reduced faecal output are warning signs that always require prompt Veterinary attention. Once the Bun stops eating they are much 'iller' and prognosis is not so good.

I can't see that Santa's message was patronising, to be honest, let alone aggressive. My first remedy of choice would be peppermint tea (cooled down). It's good for tummies, human and rabbit.