How To Detect GI Stasis in Rabbits

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0:00 Intro
0:56 What is GI Stasis?
1:43 What causes GI Stasis?
3:19 How to identify GI Stasis
5:11 What to do
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[@Undercover_fairy896]

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!

[@WhisperedDelightsASMR]

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. ❤

[@bunnyadvocate4139]

My one bunny has had gi stasis about once a year. It is so scary. But getting to recognize the signs is very helpful.

[@codymagee4387]

Wondering what a vet could do for a bunny that is different than you providing critical care and gas drops?

[@bunnyadvocate4139]

@@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.

[@codymagee4387]

@@bunnyadvocate4139 thanks for the info!

[@abic3576]

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!

[@SorahGames]

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. ♥

[@fab4ever]

U r a great bun parent! I have gone thru same scenarios with my fur babies ☮️🐰

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

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!

[@3r1cac0quette]

Is she better??

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

@@3r1cac0quette YES!!! She's doing great! Thank you!

[@stephanier2437]

Another big sign of GI stasis is when your bun stops pooping.

[@judym.7839]

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.

[@ardenmcanulty7618]

Stopping veggies has completely stopped stasis in my buns.

[@journalingvideosandasmr]

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 🙏

[@muffincatz]

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.

[@anuramarketing]

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.

[@sarahandrearuizparry3676]

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 😘😘

[@melissa.292]

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

[@rachelmanley1115]

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-xw9fk]

How do you treat it at home? I have two bunnies both 5 months and I just want to be prepared if anything

[@rachelmanley1115]

@@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!

[@rachelmanley1115]

@@diana-xw9fkalso, keeping the rabbit warm, making it move around, and giving belly massages can help. There are KZbin videos that show the correct way to give rabbit belly massages.

[@amandalau7774]

Can you talk about GI stasis vs. bloat?

[@thelilbunno]

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

[@alisamarie4961]

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 😊

[@faitholifestyle]

my rabbit loves your voice she comes over everytime 🤣

[@Hope-hn2xh]

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 ♥️♥️♥️

[@emilyyork4822]

thank you for this information

[@lucybuchkowski6328]

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

[@JayCat05]

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

[@ringpinglan]

thanks for talking and charing info about this importen topic. /stay hoppy.

[@jenbunny9112]

So helpful I encourage people from my Facebook pages that ask about GI stases to follow your videos for this reason, great video. Thanks.

[@kamilafelix1232]

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

[@Super_mee300]

Tysm❤

[@aly.zhang.]

Yay you're back! I really miss your other vlogs, hopefully you can do more of these for Cinnabun Sundays as well :)

[@claresag2012]

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.

[@Mikejones-ju7vy]

How’s your bun doing?

[@user-bd3rz1lx7g]

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?

[@Sunniedaisfairy]

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 🥰

[@LifeIsBeautiful226]

thank you so much morgan i now know that my bunny has infact gone into GI stasis thank you so much

[@teekierudite5108]

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.

[@Shosho_2024]

U help us alottttt loveeeeeeee uuuuuuu soooo muchhhh❤❤❤

[@Orchidsz]

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 ❤

[@selenayazzolino7982]

This lady has changed her looks completely. She never used to look like that.

[@lisasternenkind6467]

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.

[@DecoratingHappilyEverAfter]

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

[@rosehurst5544]

Im here!!! and i got my bunny but don't have a vet. I need some help finding one.

[@kerrysewell9901]

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

[@kimphan-nguyen4713]

Thank so much for these videos. So much information and you explain it all is well.

[@SxlinaRoblox]

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.

[@Melody_8373]

thank you so much my rabbit is hurt hes broken hes leg

[@alizayakhim6641]

Which infant gas drops did you use?

[@MoriahAmare]

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

[@anastasiawein1881]

Give Cinnabun hugs and kisses from Flopsy and I

[@luminny5226]

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! 🙏

[@ARLimon74]

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!

[@JackTrainer82]

🤩🦄

[@neginessa]

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

[@SammieJoy]

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!!!!

[@matchaheartmatcha]

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

[@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

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😢

[@sadiaahmed7453]

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.

[@JdeeGeekyGao]

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.

[@helenbunnehmummeh5154]

Loosing a bun is so terrible. Sorry for your loss. The suggestion of a stasis / bloat tutorial is an excellent idea.

[@shosho4real]

True. I lost 6 rabbits in short order due to stasis. Just learning what it is

[@rottendoll606]

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!

[@Furandpurrfamily]

Can you please please make a video of thing that we should have with a rabbit

[@sarahslife2679]

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.

[@tamaratoday6235]

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.

[@jjj_jacko]

wazzup cinnabunners

[@adorbsxbri2986]

How much gas drops and critical care are you supposed to give them?

[@brittanimel3270]

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.

[@Feed_the_Kitty_a_Hotdog]

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.

[@paigedima3579]

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

[@weqah]

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?

[@Feed_the_Kitty_a_Hotdog]

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.

[@joebradfield6549]

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 ❤❤

[@monicaneves4151]

❤❤👏🏻🙏🙏

[@paisIee]

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.

[@Zaanah]

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.

[@lefeamni]

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)

[@inspirechandani9480]

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?

[@rinzor]

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.

[@ammuslim8875]

My stomach is gurgling? Is it okay

[@Melody_8373]

and i dont have a vet

[@CatBunnyThing]

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.

[@absamelo1185]

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 :') ❤

[@amymoffett3574]

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.