GI Stasis: What Every Rabbit Caretaker Needs to Know

Learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to this common and potentially fatal condition. Includes Q&A with Dr. Sari Kanfer of Exotic Animal Veterinary Center, plus practical video demonstrations at the end. (1:10) GI stasis defined, how it differs from bloat (3:54) Common causes, prevention, signs of GI stasis (10:00) Defining an emergency, veterinarian diagnostic, treatment protocols (16:11) What to do if you can't get to a vet, and what you should not do (26:08): Q&A with Dr. Sari Kanfer Video demonstrations (101:30) Taking a rabbit's temperature (103:19) Syringe-feeding a rabbit (105:37) Administering lactated ringers solution to a rabbit