Syringe Feeding Rabbits

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NorthStar VETS

NorthStar VETS

3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Kristin Britton of the NorthStar VETS Avian and Exotics team demonstrates how to syringe feed a rabbit.

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@MusashiArisa
@MusashiArisa Жыл бұрын
My rabbit has not been eating and I am taking him to vet today, but just now I forced fed him successfully watching this video! I didn't have Syringe at home, but I had an empty hair dye bottle I never used and it worked perfectly!
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS 11 ай бұрын
Glad our video helped and hope your rabbit is doing well.
@annewick2558
@annewick2558 3 жыл бұрын
This is a good demonstration of syringe feeding. This is a good bunny. I had mine for 10 1/2 years and syringe feed him due to gi stasis and having a malclussion that went undiagnosed. I had absolutely no reservations ony choice to put him down humanely. It got to the point where he had no quality of life couldn't stand up, couldn't eat or drink. He was the best pet ever!!!
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! We’re sorry you had to say goodbye to your bunny.
@AnthonyLombardo-cool
@AnthonyLombardo-cool Жыл бұрын
You are a hero for rabbit owners. I am such a softy for rabbits, especially the babies. Keep it going and great work.
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! We appreciate the kind words.
@gman854
@gman854 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! My rabbit was going through gi stasis last night and it was really hard to syringe feed him pineapple juice and water. This technique, pushing my chest on him as I hold his head (firmly but no too hard), worked quite well! It was still really hard to administer Simethicone still, he hates that stuff even though it’s orange flavoured! I massaged his abdomen quite firmly for 20 minutes or so and he started eating on his own again and was more energetic!! Granted he would only eat kale and pellets, so I gave him much much more than he would normally get. I also gave him his favourite chew (single use bowls made out of palm leafs) and a few hours later he was eating a bit of it but still preferred the kale. It’s morning now and he’s very energetic! A stark contrast to the lethargic bunny who was unusually hiding last afternoon. He’s destroying his chew bowl, eating a little bit of hay, a little bit of pineapple and most of his other greens he didn’t like as much as kale that he wouldn’t touch. Trying to book the vet today for a follow up just in case there are any underlying health issues, but I honestly think he was just dehydrated and since he was shedding so there started to be an obstruction.
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Glad this technique helped.
@Rina-js7ys
@Rina-js7ys 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! My bunny had a dental procedure and I was told to give her the HCC but I didn't know "how". Thanks!
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@surendranarayanshrivastava4211
@surendranarayanshrivastava4211 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for nice demostration
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@jcefalo2001
@jcefalo2001 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! He looks just like my dutch, so cute :)
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@shrutitripathi8130
@shrutitripathi8130 2 жыл бұрын
This bunny seems fine but my bunny is hyperr she jumps & escape all time what to do???
@willowelswyth3408
@willowelswyth3408 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue. If you're able to "burrito" them in a towel that should help a lot, as well as covering their eyes gently. I'm still trying to successfully accomplish this... having a second person is a good idea. (One to hold one to feed.)
@bunnyfromtheblock9987
@bunnyfromtheblock9987 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like my Dazy ❤️
@sck_hobbyhorses
@sck_hobbyhorses Жыл бұрын
Good demonstration because i had some issues feeding my rabbit her pain medicine after her spay 🐰💞
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@eddiej7224
@eddiej7224 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible for the rabbit to just refuse to open his mouth even when I try to place the syringe in that side space? That's what seems to be happening to me, and most of the food or medicine just dribbles down the side.
@tabassum570
@tabassum570 2 жыл бұрын
Same mine too.. i had had to force feed him sugar water cuz of his gi statis..
@eddiej7224
@eddiej7224 2 жыл бұрын
@@tabassum570 It's frustrating. And worrying that they're not getting what they need. Sometimes some gets in. Just have to do the best we can. Maybe with practice.
@tabassum570
@tabassum570 2 жыл бұрын
@@eddiej7224 i agree and he just wouldnt open his mouth in any cause 😭 im just scared to hurt him while i force feed
@eddiej7224
@eddiej7224 2 жыл бұрын
@@tabassum570 I understand. It stresses him out too. Mine has stasis too, and stress is not good for that.
@Aussie50InspiredDavidZ
@Aussie50InspiredDavidZ Жыл бұрын
I would recommend having two people do it. One holding the syringe and feeding the rabbit. The other one can be holding the rabbit in place with thick work gloves in case the rabbit bites. You can do it on top of the sofa. Just use a towel on top of it. Be careful not to let the bunny fall by the way. Then have the person hold onto the bunny from its body. And then slowly come from the bottom of the rabbit's mouth, and put in the syringe. Put the food/medicine slowly. Like 0.1 ml at a time. Do not give it to him in one go. A bunny can aspirate if you do that and it could kill him. I know cause I gave my cousin's bunny a lot of medicine at a time and he aspirated and struggled breathing. So don't do it. Nice and slowly. Feed the syringe into him slowly. Press down slowly and give the bunny breaks to chew on the food and swallow.
@mrs.ackerman2804
@mrs.ackerman2804 Жыл бұрын
what does the mixture content to siringe feed my 2 months old baby rabbit
@yee7700
@yee7700 Жыл бұрын
My bunny wont be calm like this. I don't know what to do
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Start slowly and get them used to it.
@laurenbarca9991
@laurenbarca9991 Жыл бұрын
I have a Flemish giant. She just had surgery and but her tongue in the process. It has been such a battle and now she bit her tongue off a couple of days after. I’m having such a hard time syringe feeding her.. she’s covered in blood and her tongue is swollen and a piece of it is missing. I’m so devastated. I’ve called around everywhere trying to get her into a rescue but nobody will take her. I don’t know what to do
@BrndnNZT48
@BrndnNZT48 Жыл бұрын
Any tips for getting the mixture into the syringe? Im having no issues getting her to eat it but the loading into the syringe is unbearable, and the syringe doesnt just suck it up as one might imagine..
@BongLeach
@BongLeach Жыл бұрын
I'm using a syringe from Walgreens with the Oxbow Animal Health Critical Care, Herbivore, Apple-Banana. It gets stuck for me so I have to just keep pushing it out and pulling in. Sometimes it doesn't suck up at all and I feel a spring action type feeling. It's not perfect but it's working somewhat. I tried watering it down but the meal is just too large for the syringe opening.
@aintgonnaletuknow5758
@aintgonnaletuknow5758 Жыл бұрын
syringe the food while hammering it aginst the bowl up and down, itd be easier this way. If u understand what i mean cause english isnt my mother tongue
@KarimaMoomina
@KarimaMoomina 10 ай бұрын
My bunny is so super stressed out trying this. His heart is beating like mad and i feel like the stress is going to kill him. Any advice please?
@skinnypig28go
@skinnypig28go 2 жыл бұрын
both my five year old netherland dwarfs have stopped drinking (both are still eating normally). I've been syringe feeding them water. Dose anyone know how much I should be giving them? My rabbit savvy vet moved to another practice and their replacement freely admits they know nothing about rabbits!
@TamairaElise
@TamairaElise Жыл бұрын
Idk if you are still experiencing this issue, but I would just ask a vet to give you needles and a drip bag so you can administer subcutaneous fluids at home.
@skinnypig28go
@skinnypig28go Жыл бұрын
@@TamairaElise thanks! they've both started drinking again, one of them's still a bit floppy but I think that might just be down to hot weather we've been having lately
@TamairaElise
@TamairaElise Жыл бұрын
@@skinnypig28go Try giving the floppy one some nice wet, cold herbs like cilantro, parsley, or basil. Nice treat, fragrant, tasty, full of good vitamins and fiber and you can sneak some extra hydration in by serving them up wet. I hope they both get back to 100% in no time.
@skinnypig28go
@skinnypig28go Жыл бұрын
@@TamairaElise thanks! we've got some parsley growing in the garden so I'll try them on that at dinner time!
@aintgonnaletuknow5758
@aintgonnaletuknow5758 Жыл бұрын
the daily fluid requirement of a rabbit is 100ml/kg/day, therefore 100× ur rabbit kg will be the total water required per day. Maybe feed them water around this value and check for the color of their gum, healthy bun should have pink gum. And when pressed aginst it should refill very quickly . I am not 100% sure though
@kae_samsen
@kae_samsen 3 ай бұрын
My rabbit just jumps over my arm. She won't sit still for me to feed her. We have to restrain her.😢
@kamotefries6773
@kamotefries6773 Жыл бұрын
Please help how can I prepare my own food formula. We can't buy here that ready made formula. Desperate to save my buck.
@chartmann43
@chartmann43 Жыл бұрын
Use a high quality pellet like Sherwood Free Choice pellets and mix and crush the pellets into mush. It’s basically the same thing minus the banana and apple flavor.
@MusashiArisa
@MusashiArisa Жыл бұрын
I just mixed pellets and water, and tiny piece of banana
@taliahmccord634
@taliahmccord634 3 жыл бұрын
I just got a new bunny and she had poopy but so i cleaned it and cut some fur off making sure not to cut her skin but she still isn’t eating idk what to do shes 1 year old and she hasn’t been eating for 3 days now the person that gave her to me says he’s gonna get her tmr but that would be 4 days without pooping/peeing and eating pls if u can help that would be great
@taliahmccord634
@taliahmccord634 3 жыл бұрын
She is still moving fine and just started chewing on things but she hasn’t been eating 😣
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely take your bunny to your veterinarian right away!
@taliahmccord634
@taliahmccord634 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthStarVETS the person that gave me her took her but my mom didn’t want a bunny with health issues already so I had to give it back
@taliahmccord634
@taliahmccord634 3 жыл бұрын
@@NorthStarVETS also I just got a new bunny and they’re very small like 1 month and a half but look younger they just got off of eating from they’re mother how do I introduce them to pellets and veggies bc all they’re eating is hay
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS 3 жыл бұрын
@@taliahmccord634 definitely consult an expert on bunny husbandry. If you can’t find one and are in our area, our doctors are happy to examine your little ones and give you advice. Give us a call at 609-259-8300 to schedule an appointment.
@floofyart__
@floofyart__ Жыл бұрын
Trying to syringe feed my rabbit rigjt now, very uncooperative and wont even let me grt the syringe near her mouth without her grunting at me
@NorthStarVETS
@NorthStarVETS Жыл бұрын
Make sure that there are no distractions or possible stressors around such as other animals. I like to place them on a surface with good grip so that they do not slip or feel unsteady, such as having them on carpet, a towel, or yoga mat for instance. Having them elevated on a sturdy surface that his hip or abdomen height for you can give you a little more control. Make sure to take your time, don't rush the feeding. If your rabbit needs a break then take a little break between syringed mouthfulls. Getting the consistency just right can also be helpful, some like it less thick while others like it more thick. To make things more complex some rabbits perfer certain flavors of feeding formula over others so if one is not working try others that your veterinarian might be able to recommend. Some rabbits do better on the floor, again with steady footing, and let them explore a little between mouthfulls. If they are stuggling there may be other factors going on such as possible pain which you and your veterinarian should discuss further.
@SimonGuillen-fe5um
@SimonGuillen-fe5um 10 ай бұрын
Uhhhh
@user-pm9tk4tf5k
@user-pm9tk4tf5k 11 ай бұрын
I think you are far from being gentle 🤔
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