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NEWSLETTER Vol. XVIII May-Oct 2004 |
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International Homeless Animal Day at UPM Serdang |
High Fibre Diet essential for good bunny care Rabbit owners are being warned to ensure fibre content in their pet's diet is high enough, after news that a drug used to treat bowel problems is in short supply. Cisparide (trade name Prepulsid) is a medicine for people, which is sometimes used to treat rabbits suffering from an underactive bowel. This condition can become serious if not treated quickly. The medicine was originally withdrawn in 2000, and now supplies of liquid cisapride in the UK have run out, with no more being manufactured. Although it is important to stress that the drug is not used much in treating rabbits at The Blue Cross, owners should be aware of the symptoms of an underactive bowel.
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Caroline
Reay, chief veterinary surgeon at our Merton animal hospital, comments:
“Owners should know that among the top causes of an underactive bowel
are insufficient dietary fibre and failure to gain prompt treatment for
any condition causing pain, such as dental problems or arthritis.”