Give 1/3 of a dropper (0.3ml) for smaller bunnies, or ½ dropper (0.5ml) for larger bunnies every 4-6 hours until your bunny appears to lay down in her normal manner, or she beings to eat again. A Gas relief product is a good thing to have on hand in your rabbit care emergency kit.
Bunnies can take 1-2 cc of baby simethicone (20mg/ml suspension) as often as every hour for the first three doses, then 1 cc every three to eight hours thereafter until their appetite and stool return to normal. Practice your “bunny burrito” technique.
Liquid simethicone is like Tums for people, and we have never experienced a rabbit having an adverse reaction to it. We administer a dose and wait for 30-45 minutes, while also trying other methods (below). If the first dose doesn't work, we don't hesitate to administer another.
It may take several days before any fecal pellets are seen, and it may take two weeks or more of motility therapy before the intestine is moving normally again.
Rabbits with GI stasis will eventually stop eating, and a lack of food in the intestinal tract will exacerbate GI stasis. Left untreated, GI stasis can rapidly become life-threatening.
Rabbits with GI stasis often look bloated, pass little to no stool, and have big, gas-filled stomachs and intestines on x-rays. Blood tests often reveal evidence of dehydration and abnormal electrolyte values. There may also be changes associated with other underlying diseases (such as kidney or liver disease).
GI Stasis is a sudden illness that can be fatal for rabbits within a 24 hour period of time. If you notice common symptoms, such as not pooping or eating, bring your rabbit to an emergency veterinary clinic as soon as possible.
Yes, it isn't absorbed into their bloodstream so they can't overdose. Often people will continue to give it for a few days after a gi stasis episode as part of the recovery. I would only use it when a rabbit is showing symptoms of having some gas though.
Made with simethicone, Gas Relief Drops decrease the surface tension of gas bubbles, causing them to combine into larger bubbles in the stomach that can be passed more easily, helping baby pass gas and feel nearly instant relief from that full, bloated feeling.
It contains the bubble-bursting ingredient simethicone that gently relieves tummy discomfort in a matter of minutes.
Unlike gripe water, which is typically a mix of herbs and baking soda, gas drops typically include the drug simethicone, which has been around since 1952 and breaks down small gas bubbles into larger ones that can be passed more easily.
It is safe to use every day. If gas drops make your baby feel better, you can continue using them. When you choose gas drops, however, check the ingredient information, and avoid drops that contain sodium benzoate or benzoic acid. These substances can be harmful to babies in large quantities.
all dosages may be repeated as needed, after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by a physician. Do not exceed 12 doses per day.
If your baby has received more than the recommended dose, seek medical help right away or call the Poison Control Helpline at 1-800-222-1222.
The main options for treatment once at the vet include emergency surgery to relieve the obstruction or high levels of fluid therapy and pain relief (as well as other supportive treatments).
Medical management involves active warming if needed, strong pain relief, intravenous fluid therapy and in some cases gastric decompression with a stomach tube under anaesthesia.
Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. The magnesium in this product can cause diarrhea.
More severely affected rabbits may need fluids under the skin or intravenously. Pain can cause gut stasis and gut stasis itself is a painful condition, so pain relief is very important. Relieving pain reduces stress and helps appetite.
Bloat can be fatal within hours and can only be treated by a vet. It is extremely painful and usually the decision is made to humanely end the rabbit's suffering. Avoid feeding your rabbit wet green food and keep to a regular feeding pattern with lots of hay.
One of the most common causes of GI stasis in rabbits is a diet too high in carbohydrates and fat and too low in digestible fiber. Greens and grass hay contain digestible fiber, while commercially available rabbit pellets typically contain high amounts of carbohydrate, and seeds and nuts contain high levels of fat.
Since obese rabbits are more prone to developing GI stasis, encouraging your rabbit to get out of its cage to exercise will promote not only a healthy body weight, but also normal GI motility.
By relieving the associated pain and discomfort, our infant gas drops may help quell cries and fussiness. They are gentle and effective enough to be used after every feeding, up to 12 times a day. Be sure to keep some on hand so you're prepared to tackle your baby's gas as soon as it starts to arise.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.