Posted by Melony on 4/3/2005, 6:38 am, in reply to "rabbits - loose stools" http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/san-diego/diet/cecals.html (I know, pictures sounds gross but it helps to know what you're looking at) Excess cecals are usually produced by a too rich diet. Which pasture hay are you using and which brand of pellets? Try increasing her hay, make sure she has hay available at all times. I use oaten hay with the odd box of Peters Meadow hay for variety. If you're having trouble getting hay look for a horse supplies store, they'll know where to get it. You could try Elders as well, that's where I get my hay from here in Sydney. You'll probably need to buy a bale if you go this route, but as long as it's kept dry and away from mice it will keep well. I also prefer the Peters Rabbit and Guinea Pig pellets. They're about the best we have here in Aust, although I have noticed some pet stores are starting to carry the Timothy Pellets. They work out to expensive for me too use, but with one bun it may not be to bad. Stay away from any mixes as most are far too rich. As for greens, just give a very little. Start with a few bits of herb (mint, parsley, sage, basil, or rocket) or even dandelion and grass from the garden if it's not sprayed. If it upsets her stomach then stop, leave her until she's settled and try a different one. If she's ok, then add another after a few days. For the vet try here http://charm.air.on.ca/raytec/AustralianRabbitVets.htm If none are close to you the only suggestion I can make is to find one that will work with you and is going to be willing to learn. This will mean that you are going to be doing a lot of research yourself, but there are some great yahoo groups that you can join that are more than willing to share their experiences, click on the ozrabbits link and go to links. Sometimes the best rabbit vets are those that are not hung up on being the 'expert'. Melony
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It sounds like excess cecals. They're smaller and smellier than normal droppings and are usually dropped in clumps when found laying around. There is a really good description and pictures here
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