Rabbit gastrointestinal (GI) stasis
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Once GI stasis stops the stomach from emptying, gas builds up and causes further abdominal distension and pain (a colic-like picture). *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Preventing GI stasis is the best approach: feed a high-fibre diet, avoid stress and obesity, provide environmental enrichment, and groom daily to remove loose hair. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A high-fibre diet forms a fibre mesh that stops gut contents becoming too compact, helping ingested hair pass through more easily.