https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/clinical-discussions/28007/nursing-poorly-rabbits Hi all! have a poorly rabbit of my own! not really eating, very quiet, passing D and just not himself! has been checked over by vet and given metaclop,baytril and metacam. Also been giving fiberplex and started syringe feeding. Vet did notice heen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/157734?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 06 Jan 2015 19:00:57 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:36dc486f-4fe4-437c-b2cb-989ef772fbacEms<p>I have heard that gut massage can be really helpful for cases like this? I&#39;ve never actually tried it myself and I&#39;m not quite sure if there is a particular way of doing it but maybe worth looking into? As Jenzel said, I&#39;d check for a blackage first before doing this!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/157698?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:41:15 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:90b456b3-8993-4941-b538-4d0051a41ba2Jenzel<p>Hi,</p> <p>Have you ruled out a blockage? I would recommend that you check your bunnies blood glucose level, if it is high (above 15)&nbsp;it can indicate a blockage or other painful illness. If it is high I would recommend that you take an abdominal x-ray to help diagnose. It is possible to do this conscious but make sure good pain relief is on board. If normal then treat for gut stasis. Make sure you offer your bun their favourite foods like veggies, pellets and lots of lovely hay. Soaking the pellets can sometimes help. Did you say your bunny has diarrhoea? If so then you need to figure out why ideally. If there is anything else I can help with just ask.</p> <p>Jen</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>