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Gastric stasis is reasonably common in pet rabbits.
Gastric stasis is reasonably common in pet rabbits.
Offer Timothy hay and spring greens as if the tube was not fitted in the first place. The animal should be able to feed normally and it is imperative that it should be allowed to do so as the teeth continue to grow normally.
Offer Timothy hay and spring greens as if the tube was not fitted in the first place. The animal should be able to feed normally and it is imperative that it should be allowed to do so as the teeth continue to grow normally.
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==References==
*Gentz, E. J. et al (1995) Dealing with gastrointestinal, genitourinary and musculoskeletal problems in rabbits. Veterinary Medicine, 90 (4), 365-372
*Girling, S. J. (2006) Diagnostic Imaging in '''BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery''', eds Meredith A and Flecknell P, 2nd Edition 2006, published by BSAVA Quedgley Glocs
[[Category:Rabbit Digestion]]