In most cases, if your rabbit ate a small piece of plastic, they will be fine. The plastic will pass through their system and manage to come out the other end.
Tough metal wire can withstand a rabbit's teeth, so this material is ideal for a rabbit hutch. But rabbits can chew through most other materials, including chicken wire, plastic, vinyl, and solid wood.
Lots of hay and water and keeping an eye on his pooping is all you need for now. If he shows any symptoms of a blockage, not eating, lethargy or not pooping much then call the vet.
As the balloon pieces travel down through your pet's food pipe, stomach, and intestinal tract, the pieces will open up and become flat, which can form a very effective blockage.
It is okay for a rabbit to eat cardboard. You don't want the cardboard to be a main source of food, of course, but ingesting cardboard in small amounts is not harmful to your rabbit. Cardboard is actually great for your rabbit to chew on to wear down their teeth. It's normal for them to eat a little while chewing.
The main danger of a rabbit eating paper is an intestinal blockage. Paper does not break down in a rabbit's digestive tract. If not swallowed in small pieces and quantities, it can leave them constipated. Constipation can be lethal to rabbits.
Rabbits with an intestinal obstruction present severe abdominal pain and as a result will become anorexic, unwilling to move and grind their teeth in pain (bruxism). They will also press their abdomen on the ground, have a bloated and distended abdomen, and cease production of faecal pellets.
Once the blockage occurs, your rabbit's stomach can fill up with food, gas and fluid, he can have difficulties passing feces, and he can experience extreme pain. This condition can ultimately be fatal.
Likewise buttercups, foxgloves, primrose, delphiniums/larkspur, columbine (aquilegia) hellebore, comfrey, poppy, periwinkle, monkshood, rhubarb, nightshade, ivy, privet, holly and yew are all reasonably common garden plants and all are toxic.
Rabbits are herbivores who munch and crunch all day long. These nibblers have a specialized digestive system that allows them to process food efficiently, but they can't eat everything. If a rabbit overeats a new food or consumes something they shouldn't, they can become very sick and possibly die.
Rabbits can also recycle the poison through their digestive systems because they are caecotrophic. Metal and lead toxicity in rabbits is a condition that can occur when your rabbit ingests a type of toxic metal (cosmetics, foil, paint particles, plaster, linoleum, small metal toys) that are poisonous to him.
Metal or plastic is best as these do not degrade like wood and are easier to keep clean. Unless you want to be cleaning out the entire cage every couple of days, the best option is to provide a litter tray in the corner that the rabbit uses regularly.
Won't my bunny chew through the zip ties? A. Maybe. If your bunny is a dedicated chewer, try cutting the ends short and turning all the nubby ends out, where he can't reach them.
A bowl is one of the first things most owners get when kitting out their new rabbit's cage. There are plenty to choose from - any heavy duty plastic or ceramic bowl will work and you can find a wide range of designs if you'd like something posh or snazzy.
Medical treatment consists of administration of painkillers (analgesia), fluid therapy and gastric decompression to release the trapped gas using a tube that is passed through the mouth into the stomach. The use of gut motility stimulants (prokinetics) in this case is contraindicated.
Prevention / Treatment
Very small doses of olive oil given orally may help with mild constipation. Remove the rabbit's dry food, feed more hay and fresh vegetables and ensure it has plenty of fresh water. Encourage the rabbit to exercise.
Typically, you will need to dispose of your rabbit's waste along with the rest of your trash, sending it to a landfill. Some people will try to flush it down the toilet, but I don't recommend this since it's likely to clog up the drains.
Signs of pain include: > grinding teeth > rapid and shallow breathing > pulling hair > decreased grooming > hunched posture > lethargy > increased thirst and urination > a reluctance to move > bulging, strained, staring, or unfocused eyes.
Often a rabbit in pain will sit hunched up, unwilling to move. A rabbit that sits hunched up, with eyes half closed, and firm teeth grinding is likely in pain and needs a vet check form filled out and supervisor notified.
Carrots and apples are fine as occasional treats in small amounts, but don't feed any other treats, as these may harm your rabbit.
“A small acorn-size amount of seedless tomato per day is perfectly fine for a rabbit older than 12 weeks of age,” Henson said. So in general, tomatoes are an OK fruit to share with your rabbit, just as long as it's a small amount and the flesh part of a seedless tomato only.
Rabbits naturally chewing the soft bark and even eat the wood of twigs and branches to helps wear down their teeth, that grow constantly throughout their life. Twigs and branches also provide them with roughage which is good for their digestion.