Rabbit GI Stasis Symptom Tracker
GI stasis can turn serious within hours. Log appetite, fecal pellet count and size, bloating, and activity so you can spot a slowdown early and get your rabbit to a vet before it becomes an emergency.
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Why rabbit GI stasis needs close monitoring
Rabbits are hindgut fermenters, and their digestive system relies on near-constant movement of food through the gut. When that motility slows, gas and discomfort can build up quickly.
Fewer or smaller fecal pellets are often the earliest sign, and they are easy to miss without a daily count.
A drop in appetite or activity can look like normal moodiness at first, which is why rabbit-savvy vets treat any of these signs as urgent rather than wait-and-see.
What the tracker actually does
Fecal pellet count & size log
Record daily pellet count and note any shrinking, misshapen, or missing pellets.
Appetite & hay intake notes
Log how much hay, pellets, and greens your rabbit actually eats at each feeding.
Bloating & posture checks
Track a hunched posture, a tight or gurgling belly, and teeth grinding from pain.
Activity & behavior notes
Note lethargy, hiding, or reduced grooming that can signal a slowdown starting.
Vet-ready summary
Compile your notes into a summary you can share at an urgent or follow-up visit.
Get started in under a minute
- Each morning and evening, log fecal pellet count and roughly how much hay and food was eaten.
- Note any bloating, hunched posture, teeth grinding, or drop in activity as soon as you see it.
- Contact a rabbit-experienced vet immediately if pellets stop, your rabbit won't eat, or the belly feels tight or swollen — then share your log at the visit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is GI stasis in rabbits?
- GI stasis is when a rabbit's digestive system slows or stops moving food through the gut. It can become life-threatening quickly, so early recognition and prompt veterinary care matter.
- What are the first warning signs to log?
- Reduced or no fecal pellets, smaller or misshapen pellets, decreased appetite, a hunched posture, bloating, and reduced activity are common early signs worth logging so you can spot a pattern.
- How urgent is GI stasis?
- Rabbit-savvy vets treat GI stasis as an emergency. If your rabbit has stopped eating or passing stool, contact a rabbit-experienced veterinarian right away rather than waiting to see if it resolves.
- Why track fecal output daily?
- Fecal pellet count and size are one of the clearest early indicators of gut motility problems in rabbits, and a daily log makes a sudden drop easy to notice.
- Can this app replace veterinary care?
- No. This app only helps you organize observations. GI stasis can be life-threatening, and diagnosis and treatment must come from a licensed veterinarian, ideally one experienced with rabbits.
Catch a rabbit GI slowdown before it becomes an emergency
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