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Commonly when rabbits appear to have diarrhoea, it is actually uneaten caecotrophs. Caecotrophs are special faeces which is from the caecum of the rabbit, usually the rabbit will eat the caecotrophs straight from it's anus to digest the material a second time and get any remaining nutrients from it. Rabbits can stop eating their caecotrophs for a number of reasons; the most common one being diet problems. Ensure the rabbit has plenty of fibre in the form of hay and also you could opt for a grass pellet type food as these have higher levels of fibre and better for the rabbits teeth also. If problem continues then take the rabbit to the vet incase something more serious is causing the problem.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, uncontrolled diarrhea for several days can kill an adult rabbit by causing dehydration. Baby rabbits with diarrhea, however, are at a very severe risk and they can die within hours if not treated.
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∙ 10y agoNo, you can't cure a rabbit's diarrhea at home; however, in adult rabbits you can try offering the rabbit more forage and see if it resolves on its own within 24 hours.
If the diarrhea doesn't resolve on its own within a day, or the rabbit shows other signs of illness (decreased appetite, decreased energy), or is a baby rabbit (less than a year old), you need to take it to a veterinarian immediately for treatment. In many cases, the veterinarian will provide supportive treatment and possibly some medications to get the rabbit through the diarrhea.
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∙ 11y agoWhatever you do, don't try to treat it at home yourself - human medications, herbs, supplements and other homeopathic or natural remedies may kill your rabbit. If this is an adult, keep an eye on it for the next 12-24 hours and restrict its feed to rabbit pellets and grass hay. If the diarrhea doesn't resolve, take it to the vet.
If this is a baby or immature rabbit, take it to the vet immediately - diarrhea in young rabbits can be rapidly fatal.
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Can a rabbit kill a mouse?
a rat can kill a rabbit a rat can kill a rabbit
What happens when rabbits poop is liquid?
That means your rabbit has a case of diarrhea. The most common reasons for diarrhea are,Your feeding it cold food (this is the most common cause)Your rabbit ate an unclean piece of foodYour rabbit ate too muchToo much fruitYou gave your rabbit houseplantsFed your rabbit tomato, lettuce, and/or cucumber (also very common diarrhea cause)Fed your rabbit old or wilted greensFed your rabbit a green part of a potato
What does diarrhea look like in a rabbit?
Their droppings will be wateringWatery doodie.
How can the fox kill your rabbit?
Foxes can kill rabbits by scaring them to death, by stalking around outside the cage or hutch. Or, if the fox can actually get to the rabbit, it can kill the rabbit with its teeth.
Can dropping a bunny from a small height give it diarrhea?
Being dropped is stressful for a rabbit and stress, no matter what the cause, can lead to diarrhea or other health problems in rabbits. No matter what the cause, diarrhea is a serious problem in rabbits (and it's an emergency in baby rabbits!!). If your pet rabbit has diarrhea, visit a special "rabbit-savvy" vet as soon as possible. Please see the related questions below for more details.
How do you kill a rabbit using your penis?
You can only kill a rabbit using your penis if you try to have sex with it.
What do you do if you buy a rabbit but it doesn't get along with your other rabbit?
kill it
Could a tame rabbit kill a chicken?
I think it highly unlikely that a rabbit would kill a chicken. But could they?? Yes, a rabbit can kill another rabbit or a cat with those powerful hind legs so they certainly COULD kill a chicken. I see little reason for them to do so though.
What do you do if your rabbit has diarrhea and is attracting flies?
First of all, if your rabbit has diarrhea, you should immediately find out why and treat it. Make sure the rabbit is eating his pelleted food and some good timothy hay. Fresh water is an absolute MUST every day, especially during diarrhea because the rabbit could become dehydrated. Also with diarrhea, give slightly burnt toast and some bananas to your rabbit. Second, and very important, If you see your rabbit's butt area is dirty, CLEAN IT with warm soapy water, then wipe it dry with a soft towel. Fly strike, which is what you are describing here, can kill your rabbit within 12 - 24 hours! This can also spread to other rabbits in the close vicinity. When you see flies flying around, you can be sure they are laying eggs, which turn into maggots. Maggots travel quickly and are drawn to the moist, dirty hind end area of your rabbit. They get in there and can literally eat your rabbit's tissues. You must keep your rabbit's cage clean, especially in warm weather. Clean it every day while diarrhea persists, then every other day as the rabbit recovers. Clean the water dish also, and always provide fresh water and fresh food! Remember that your rabbit is in a cage. He is helpless and depends on you for food, water, hay, love, and a safe and clean home to live in. He cannot ask you for something to eat or for more water, and cannot tell you his cage needs cleaned. He cannot tell you that some flies have left maggots on his butt and they are eating him alive and it hurts and he is about to die. So PLEASE watch out for this! If the diarrhea persists more than a few days, DO take your rabbit to a small animal vet. Rabbits can go downhill very quickly. Diarrhea means the entire intestinal tract is inflamed or infected, which can lead to more severe problems. So do the bunny right and take him/her to the doctor. Make absolutely sure that you wash your hands immediately after cleaning up the rabbit's diarrhea. Avoid cuddling with the rabbit till he/she feels better.
Would a baby eat diarrhea?
No. But if a baby rabbit was just born and pooped it eats it!
Will a male rabbit kill a newborn litter if its not theirs?
No. But a rabbit will kill any male rabbit that comes around, or at least castrate it. That pretty much insures that the babies are his.
Your female rabbit is bleeding from behind is it her period or is she hurt?
The female rabbit is most likely to have Coccidiosis which promotes very bloody diarrhea in severe cases.
