Rabbit gastrointestinal (GI) stasis
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> Once GI stasis affects the emptying of the stomach, gas accumulation creates further visceral distention and pain (ie, colic presentation). > Prevention of GI stasis is the best option and can be accomplished by providing a high-fiber diet, avoiding stress and obesity, providing environmental enrichment, and combing daily to remove loose hair. > A high-fiber diet helps to create a fiber mesh that prevents the GI contents from becoming too dense so that hair can more easily pass
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_rabbit_gi_stasis.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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Once GI stasis affects the emptying of the stomach, gas accumulation creates further visceral distention and pain (ie, colic presentation).Prevention of GI stasis is the best option and can be accomplished by providing a high-fiber diet, avoiding stress and obesity, providing environmental enrichment, and combing daily to remove loose hair.A high-fiber diet helps to create a fiber mesh that prevents the GI contents from becoming too dense so that hair can more easily pass