I. Loss of appetite due to intestinal obstruction in rabbits
The loss of appetite in rabbits is mostly caused by gastrointestinal problems, and Intestinal obstruction is a common gastrointestinal disease in rabbits, and the disease is very dangerous for rabbits. If the rabbit is not treated in time, it may lead to its death.
Obstructive disease in rabbits is usually caused by a number of other problems, including:
Rabbit teeth that are too long or have abscesses, neurological disease, intestinal parasites, bone Arthritis, stress due to environmental changes, stomach ulcers, organ failure, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, poisoning, etc. The above conditions can be secondary to rabbit intestinal obstruction disease.
Intestinal obstruction in rabbits is mainly caused by the following problems, such as:
1. It is easy to see from the outside if it is caused by a long time; if it is caused by some tumors and abscesses, it is also easy to identify.
2. If the rabbit has been not eating, it is obvious that it has lost its appetite. If the rabbit is not sure whether the rabbit is eating, you can pay attention to the rabbit’s feces and these small details:
The rabbit has less bowel movements or less stool. Eating, weight loss, decreased activity level, etc.
If the rabbit does not have the above signs of intestinal obstruction, it is necessary for the pet owner to consider changing the living environment for the rabbit, and the rabbit loses appetite It may be caused by excessive stress due to some factors in the environment. If the rabbit is really not sure what is the reason for the rabbit’s loss of appetite, it is best to contact the veterinarian as soon as possible to consult the solution. If conditions permit, it is best to take the rabbit to the veterinary hospital for examination and treatment. The veterinarian will usually conduct a test to diagnose the cause of the sick rabbit. , such as dental examinations, blood tests, stool examinations, etc.
At the same time, during this period, pet owners need to do a good job: help the rabbit to massage the abdomen and give the rabbit water. Because the rabbit does not eat for a long time, its normal gastrointestinal peristalsis has been reduced or stopped, which will cause its intestines to be full of gas, so pet owners should pay attention to guiding the rabbit to exercise and massage its abdomen to promote its intestinal peristalsis. In addition, it is also necessary to let the rabbit drink more water and discharge toxins. If the rabbit can still eat a little, it is best to provide it with vegetables such as lettuce and celery that have a higher water content, and a constant supply of hay.
Reminder: Loss of appetite in rabbits is not necessarily caused by diseases. Intestinal obstruction is just a case of severe loss of appetite in rabbits. The disease is very harmful to the rabbit, and the owner must pay attention to it. In addition, in fact, many diseases that cause loss of appetite in rabbits can be prevented by nursing care. For example, loss of appetite due to the influence of overlong teeth can be prevented by taking them to regular dental care, and regular cleaning and disinfection of the living environment of rabbits can prevent rabbits from contracting parasites.
