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No, it's not rare at all, in fact GI stasis is common for rabbits. For the most part, however, it can be easily avoided: just take good care of your rabbit.

Good care means:

  • Give your bunny the right diet, especially lots of hay
  • Give your bunny enough activity and fitness every day - provide fun toys, and play with her
  • Minimise stress in your bunny's life
  • Treat any illnesses, injuries, or other health problems immediately, with a vet - untreated, ALL health problems lead to GI stasis
  • Brush your bunny when he's moulting (or more often, if he's a long-haired breed), and keep his habitat clean so he doesn't ingest much fur
  • Don't let your bunny eat carpet, blankets, fresh corn, rubber, cat litter, or ANYTHING that might cause a gut obstruction
  • etc. See the related questions below for more info and links.
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