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No poop (or far less than usual) in rabbits

What this sign can mean and when to act, from House Rabbit Society and RWAF guidance. This is general information, not a diagnosis.

This may be a veterinary emergency. Call your exotic vet now, or go to the nearest emergency exotic vet hospital.

What it can mean

Because no poop is a vet emergency in rabbits, the vet's exam matters most, but it is commonly associated with GI stasis (the gut slowing or stopping), a blockage, or severe pain from another cause. Rabbit droppings are one of the clearest windows into gut health, and a sudden absence for more than a few hours needs same-day veterinary attention.

Source: House Rabbit Society

Other signs to know

See the full symptom guide

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