GI Stasis - The Silent Killer (Rabbit Illness) 

I lost a rabbit I adopted once to GI Stasis, we got him into the vet as soon as I noticed something was wrong. Sadly, he had to be put down, he was a really young rabbit too, so it was hard. Rest in peace, Mr. James Bun.

My rabbit had this due to a vet I use to visit had cut his teeth with clippers! And done it to far down..His teeth split and he stopped eating, drinking and then stopped pooping and peeing, we took him in to another vet who specialises in small animals and thankfully he recovered well:)

I have had rabbits for a while and none of them have ever had GI stasis that I know of. Thank goodness but this video was very helpful. Thank you and keep up the awesome videos.

Where was this video when my bunny died!!!! R.I.P. "Buzz"

when you hear the tooth grinding it really is loud. like loud loud, you can hear it through walls. It's kind of terrifying sound.

This video was really detailed and informative, thank you! Also, I would greatly apppreciate it if you could make a video about emergency kits. Thank you so much!

You should do a video on your emergency kit and what to expect during GI Stasis and what to expect after, like how the stool changes size etc and how pineapple and Pedialyte can also help, I love your videos ❤️

Just yesterday my rabbit suddenly would not respond or move/drink/eat. My parents do not allow me to go to the vet due to the cost so all I could do was keep her warm and try to get her to eat and drink. She is doing so much better now and im not sure what caused her sudden illness but she seems fine now. Many times I think i could have saved my past rabbits if i couldve gone to the vet, and i am so glad my rabbit did not die. Thank you so much for all this information. I really wish my parents let me take my rabbits to the vet. I swear I would pay for it but they say that it wont do anything.

Just a question how regular do rabbits get this as you made it sound really common and how much would it cost to get treated at the vet

I have heard of GI Stasis before but didn't really look into it and now im so glad I watched this video. It was so informative and very good to know. How do you check your rabbits temp? What thermometer do you use and if the temp is exactly 100 F is that a emergency? And I would love if you could do a emergency kit video.

This is currently happening to my rabbit. I am so relived I found this and so I can keep an eye on my bunny more. (I already went to vet immedeatly) And I am giving her pain medicine. I have been using these tips in your video too and it's been helping. She's eating more but her poop is still small, but that's not as bad. Tysm!!!

Please do a video on a emergency kit

My rabbit passed away very suddenly about a week ago and I couldn't figure out how or why she died. Now I know why..

I can't thank you enough for this advice. You helped me save our fluffy this week. He is a mini lop and we love him. Keep up the good work.

Please do more rabbit ilness videos! They are very helpfull :)

I'm scared now

Wow, what wonderful life saving information and so beautifully presented. All rabbit carers should watch this video, it should be shown in schools because I do not think people know how to care for rabbits properly. I dread to think what pain these sweet quiet creatures go through. I agree with every single word spoken in this video.

We had a scare a few months ago from our rabbit Horizon, he has a tendency to eat things that he's not supposed to. I gave him a bunch of tummy massages and eventually he got better from me doing that. Started popping and eating again the same day. Extremely important that you make sure that they're eating and pooping. Great informative video :)

Excellent, thorough video! Thank you for making the time and effort to share with us. You are a very mature and knowledgeable young lady. Your explanation and thoroughness were far better than videos on the same subject done by people twice or more your age! Your rabbits are very fortunate to have you!

can you take pictures of some of the positions? like the pressed belly or the hunched over belly? that would really help. I dont know if my rabbit has gi stasis. he has diarrhea but he doesnt act weird. hes always hungry and always running around. he doesnt teeth grind either.

I currently have a rabbit who is prone to gut motility slowdowns (stasis), even with a diet that is near 100% hay. Four things have absolutely saved her life on multiple occasions--sub-Q fluids, Compounded Cisapride, lactulose, and Critical Care, in that order of importance. If you have a rabbit, I think it is absolutely critical to know how to administer sub-Q fluids at home and to have the materials on-hand, because a rabbit that stops drinking water is in serious danger and syringe feeding will NOT supply enough liquids (therefore it is essential to always monitor water intake.) A good rabbit-savvy vet will have the IV bag, tubing, and needles, and be able to show you how to place the needle correctly on your own (it's a bit stressful to do the first few times, but not hard). I cannot stress enough how rapidly rabbits can dehydrate and when they do dehydrate how rapidly their overall health begins to fail. And any good rabbit-savvy vet in 2020 will either compound Cisapride or will be able to get it from a compounding pharmacy. It is superior to metoclopramide on its own (works better, fewer side effects, safer for long-term use), and can be combined with metoclopramide in more severe cases. IMO, especially if you are not near a rabbit ER and your vet is not open 24-7, having sub-Q fluids (and the know how to administer them), Cisapride, and lactulose on hand along with the ability to identify a gut motility slowdown early on can make the difference between a minor/moderate issue and a life-threatening one.

Soo Important! Very common. I know that in NC rabbits are considered "Exotic Pets " so I have to bring my rabbits to an Exotic Rabbit Vet and they are quite expensive. But if I'd of adopted in the beginning ( I did adopt, my last bunny) it would have been cheaper because they're already Spayed or neutered. Adopt Don't Shop! Especially right after Easter when so many rabbits need homes

Why am I watching this when I don't have a rabbit? Oh well, now I know if I ever get one. I may never get one though...

My biggest tip for anyone that thinks their rabbit has stopped eating and may have GI stasis is- Hydrate your rabbit immediately. Because If your rabbit stopped eating for any reason it probably hasn't been drinking either and its digestive system can't work if it gets dehydrated. So electolytes in small amounts can help kick start its digestion and also keep it from dehydrating. So have infant electrolyte solution as your medical kit and some really good syringes. Give your rabbit one tablespoon of the electrolyte solution (15ml) then wait and watch. You can do this before you even take them to the vet because usually its going to be a couple of hours until you can get to the vet and you don't want your rabbit to get dehydrated while waiting. Buy some good syringes. also: semethicone is good too but I only give semethicone if I can here stomach gurgling.

Geez this is 5 years old... how young were you starting this channel?? Nice! Great videos, have been helpful as I just adopted a bunny!

I wish I would've known this a week ago... I recently spayed my bunny Raichu and sadly she went into GI Stasis due to stress. I went through vets, medications, and critical care. Her stomach was filled with gas and they offered to remove some of the gas with a small needle. She died shortly after I took her home...

You kind of make it sound like it's common for your rabbit to get this. How often does this happen exactly? And surely there has to be ways to prevent it from happening.

So glad Im watching this now. My boy is getting neutered tomorrow morning and hopefully I'll be able to see if he does get ill.

One of my first rabbits died quite suddenly and we were wondering what it was. He died like 2 years ago and we still hadn't find anything. We got medicine from my vet because we took hom and my other rabbit for a free vet check. She didn't tell us what it was. Sadly he died a few days later. Thank you for clearing up the mystery of blackberrys death

Thanks so much for making this it was so helpful before I get rabbits and could you possibly make a vid on outdoor bunnies

Aesome video! I've never even heated of this disease so glad I have now though it sounds quite serious! X

I hope I am able to prevent my rabbits from GI Stasis. I do t don't want any of them getting sick, they mean too much to me. YES ON THE MEDICAL KIT VIDEO, ALSO DO A VIDEO FOR A CHRISTMAS TOUR!!!!!

I’m watching all these videos before getting a rabbit, this is upsetting.

For anyone else whose bunny struggles with gut motility, Bene-Bac Plus by Pet Ag significantly decreased the number of bouts for mine! I give him a dose each day in his veggies.

My bunny has GI and I'm crying uncontrollable waiting for the doctor appointment.

My first rabbit died suddenly in the winter and It didn't die because it wasn't warm enough cause he was spread out when we found him and now I think I know why he died😪R.I.P Emmit I will always remember the two months I had you 😘😞

My rabbit passed away from that😭😭 and had a seizure and died in my arms😭😭😭😭

are there any other illnesses that are common that you can do a video on plz it would really help and is you post on your instagram that you've done a video just so i can remember to go on youtube and can you also maybe do a video on an emergency kit plz that would really be helpful cuz i really need help about rabbits. thx for your previous videos they have been such a help. plz reply soon

My rabbit was ill since 3 days he had a very swollen eye 👁 aand was recommended a operation in 4-5 days but from 4 the day he stopped eating that’s GI stasis .. I fed him paste of green vegetables and some fruits this extended his life but suddenly stopped eating the paste also and died today... if you’re rabbit is also suffering from the same don’t ignore do the surgery as soon as possible don’t wait like me .. miss him like hell ..

My vet said my rabbits died from something in there stomach one of them died on one day the other died on the next 😭

This was a very informative video, loved it! :)

More videos like this please! :)

I'm curious about the wet leaves thing. I know that when they are in GI Stasis this helps them stay hydrated, but I also know that it's not okay to feed your rabbit wet leaves. I'm a bit confused.

can a electrick toothbrush work?

My rabbit got stasis, and had not eaten for 3 days after I took her to the vet to get her nails clipped. When I realized what it was, I immediately gave her a dose of colloidal silver, then started force drinking her with a recipe I looked up for homemade pedialyte (water with vinegar, salt, and sugar). I gave her a dropper full of the pedialyte every chance I could, and silver twice each day. After the first dose of silver, she immediately started getting better, .and after 3 days, she was back to normal. She did not appreciate me forcing her to drink, and she absolutely refused belly rubs, but I tended her a dozen times a day. GI stasis becomes lethal mainly because of dehydration I did get the gas drops too, and also offered her fresh herbs over and over. Even just smelling can help stimulate some digestion. I honestly believe taking her to the vet was what caused her stress and made her stop eating just long enough to cause stasis. I hear horror stories of people rushing their sick rabbit to the vet and the bunny dies 2 days later, so I feel those first hours after sickness is detected is most critical,. Thank you for this video, very good advice. Every rabbit owner should have an emergency kit. :)

Thanks for all the info!

When you give your rabbit Simethicone do you give it by mouth or put it in it's pellets or veggies?

Yes I would love to see more emergency kit and rabbit sickness please

Can you please go over how to check a bunny's temperature and how to give a tummy massage? Also, it would be awesome if you did a video on what to have in an emergency kit.

Thanks for helping me You made me know more about the disease 🙏

I’m getting a rabbit tomorrow and now I’m woRried, I knew about GI Stasis before but the more I look into it the scarier it gets. (yes, I am a first time rabbit owner)

Girl in the video: DO REASERCH Me: I'm doing research!! Since I WANT a bunny

Ow may gad 😭 my bunny has GI stasis but there's no vet right now because here in the Philippines it's holy week and there's no vet to contact

Hearing about this, I think my rabbit died from this. He stopped eating and drinking and died a few days or about a week later.

Omg did my rabbit get it before? Quite a long time ago, I saw him "loafing" and when I touch him, he seemed to be lethargic then I noticed he didn't poo at all and then I gave him water and he started to drink a lot. I decided to wait for another day and he was fine. This was quite a while ago, do you think I should call a vet? (He's perfectly fine now, excretion and diet all normal)

thank you for this. I thought my rabbit was going to leave me and join the army.

Rabbits with stasis will quickly become hypothermic... KEEP THEM WARM !

My friend came home to her dead rabbit and I wanted to find out what happened but I'm not sure ):

please make a care kit tutorial video! it would be very helpful ;)

This video was awesome and amazing I learned so much😲

I think my rabbit has this I need to tell my mum now

I just got my little bunny, Lily- I hope she doesn't get this, or any diseases for that matter, I'm working hard already to avoid Sore Hocks and I'm going to brush her often to try to avoid hairballs

This was super helpful, thanks!

see this with rabbits all the time. worst thing I've seen was a woman who starved her rabbit for desexing and the vets at my work decided to go ahead with surgery. the bunny flipped out the next day and just died

thank you so much for the info

Thank you this video helped me ❤️

my rabbit had months ago. my vet saved his life!

Is this something that happens often with your rabbits? You said things like I have seen it a lot in my rabbits. Getting a rabbit soon and I know i need to take him to the vet but if I have to take him a couple times a year for xrays and an exam because he has GI Stasis that could get crazy expensive. Just wondering on average how likely/how often might this happen?!

My rabbit had gone into GI stasis a few days ago but he made a fall recovery (thank god)! BTW I'm a very very small youtuber! SO GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just lost my rabbit to gi stasis… rip ester❤️

Please do a rabbit emergency kit I've got one for my guinea pigs but I know theirs some extra stuff I will need in their for my rabbit.

I am so sorry for you

Thank you I'm new to owning a rabbit this is very helpful and I do a treat check all the time

Before you get a rabbit there should be a course teaching you bunny illness and what to do there has been many times my rabbit got sick and there was no good vet or its on a public holiday

I took my poor bunny to the vet yesterday because he hasnt been eating or going to the bathroom. She said just to put the critical care in a bowl. Do you think thats okay as well?

This happened to my rabbit and he passed away 😭

Thank you so so much X that has roughy me so much

lost my rabbit today only at 2.5 years age .....it have has an infection on chick....but with infection he perform well lifestyle and he was healthy but i think i go to vet instead infection spread more then i go to vet 29 dec ...dr give three injections consective days ....but 3 jan my rabbit passed away last two day he refused to eat and drink .....his body collapse i two days .........please suggest me my bunny death is my fault .....i go vet wrong /right.....i love him very much ...he also.

hi i love your videos, but i just got four bunnies and found out that you are not aloud to use a thermometer

I have a question on choosing a right vet for our new bunny, I was told that it is good to take them to a pet shelter that handles rabbits. Is that true

+101rabbits hi can you tell us what color bunny urine should be? When to worry thanks for all of the information. I'm learning so much.

Is there more things to make sure my rabbit doesn't get it because I'm getting a bunny soon and I want to try my best to make sure she doesn't get it please tell me Also is it ok to buy a rabbit from (pet supply plus)

Very informative video! :D

Hi I'm a first time bunny mum and my bunny didn't eat all her food today now I'm really worried I felt a little lump on one side under her rib but she's acting pretty normal and she's been pooping like normal do you think I should be worried

Can you make a video on coping with the death of a rabbit/pet?

A first aid kit would be very helpful ☺

what happens if your rabbit has gi stasis but you don't know it does

I think my bunny has this because he has most of the symptoms. Took him to the vet after a day. Did everything the vet said but forcefully because he just didn't want anything in his mouth. It has been 2 days and he's not really moving or eating nor drinking. Really worried now.

Hello! I was wondering 2 things, when you were talking about GI Stacis, it sounded like your buns have all had it many times? I don't think my 4 year old bunny has ever had it... Also, when my rabbit grooms himself, he makes like loud squeaky noise... He always has... Is this normal? Thanks! Also, very helpful video!

What is the brand of that massager you use?

My rabbit just died today, in my arms. Because of this. rip > Oreo

my bunny is eating and drinking but he just sits in a loaf position a lot and he hasn’t pooped or pee and i’m worried ! :(

Thank you now I go to vet

I would like to know what to put in it emergency kit

I lost my rabbit Cosmo to GI stasis because he had an infection... but I didn’t know what the symptoms were....

Hi my rabbit is in the vet right now they wanted him to stay for 2 days :( is he going to be okay?

you should make a video for making and emergency kit

My bunny lays around a lot and basically moves from laying down to his litter box ,hay rack, food bowl, water, etc. Is he okay? Or is he just lazy? He's a 4 year old lionhead male bunny. I give him free roam to two giant x pens attached to each other and he has one medium cage with his litter box and everything and then a "play area". He never leaves the medium cage as far as I see. He eats poops and drinks fine.

my Rabbit is two years old. he just doesn't eat hay/grass no matter how much I yet. he eats sprouts cabbage and white rice along with very little water.. is that sufficient for him..

You scared me i thought one of your bunnies had GI stacis