2 Oopsy Poopsy! Are Those Normal Bunny Poops?
What does abnormal rabbit poop look like?
(The Gross Part)
Rabbits poop quite often.
They can release up to 300 pellets per day!
Normal Poop
Normal rabbit poop doesn’t have much of a smell and it is dry – but not hard, it should break apart easily.
Taking a look at their poop can tell you a lot about their digestive system, current state of health, and even if they may have parasites.
Cecotropes
A normal type of poop for bunnies.
Cecotropes are small moist, soft pellets that contain vitamins and nutrients vital to the good health of a rabbit.
They look like very small grape clusters and are coated in a mucous membrane, which protects them.
These cecotropes are then re-ingested by the rabbit, where the mucous membrane protects them as they pass through the entire GIT again, providing additional nutrients vital to a rabbit.
Tiny Poops
Your rabbit is in pain – stress creates variations in stool size
Intestinal parasites
Intestinal impaction – blockages and build-up inside your rabbit’s digestive system
Malnutrition – your bunny may need access to better quality hay or they could have dental issues
Stress – this is always on the list as a possibility
Chain Links
Bunnies love to be clean, so they groom themselves a lot.
Ingesting a small amount of fur every once in a while is fine, but beware of obstructions!
Dark Poop
Dark poop can mean your rabbit is getting too much protein, leading to weight gain, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
Misshapen Poops
Could mean there is not enough fiber in your rabbit’s diet.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a big concern for rabbits because it can cause dehydration.
Immediately provide water and electrolytes.
Diarrhea can be caused by infection, stress, parasites, or other underlying illnesses.
Cecal Dysbiosis
When a rabbit has Cecal Dysbiosis, the poop that is produced isn’t completely formed, is doughy or pasty, and very smelly.
It can be caused by stress, illness or a diet too rich in starch, fat or sugar.
Mucus-covered Poop
Mucous might be present for parasites or other very serious disorders like cecal impaction.
No Poop could mean your bunny is:
Impacted – a build-up of stool inside your rabbit (caused by a blockage)
Dehydrated
Malnourished – how are their teeth?
Stressed out – just like humans, stress can cause both diarrhea and constipation.
Here’s a helpful chart!
