What Are The Symptoms Of A Baby Dwarf Rabbit Having Diarrhea?
I adopted a 6 week old baby dwarf rabbit. I made a big mistake of feeding it baby lettuce today. The baby lettuce was the size of my pinky. It was just one leaf. I was just wondering what the symptoms are for a baby dwarf rabbit when it has diarrhea and what can I do to relieve it? Thank you! I’m very worried about my rabbit!
on October 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
The symptoms will be it will have messy runny poops. That is what diarrhea is. Young rabbits (under 6 months) should have NO fresh foods. A youngster that get diarrhea has a very good chance of dying from dehydration. If you rabbit develops diarrhea take away all food. feed only hay and water for 3 days. This should clear up the diarrhea.
After three days reintroduce the pelleted feed.
Also remember that a 6 week old rabbit should still be with it’s mother. Most reputable breeders keep kits with mom until they are 8 weeks old.And then keep them another 2 weeks to make sure they are eating and doing well on their own. it is irresponsible to sell a rabbit that is that young. Also bad idea to buy or “adopt” one for that matter unless you are someone who has a lot of experience raising young rabbits.
on October 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
I’m sure it will be fine, just like you would be if you had diarrhea. It will get out of the bunny’s system this way. Just keep an eye on him and make sure he is staying hydrated.
on October 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Wait it out, and clean it up after. lettuce has too much water in it. If it doesn’t go away after a few days, see a vet
on October 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
DONT FEED IT LETTUCE!!!!
it is too stringy for rabbits too digest.
and yea um you will know it has diarrahea because the poo will be runny and possibly yellow or green. lol
on October 24th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Keep him on Hay and fresh water for 24 hrs and he should be OK x