Dark green soft stool stuck to the rear with a strong smell; ate a little peach yesterday instead of hay, lethargic since noon, watery diarrhea and loud teeth grinding by 6pm
Expert Answer
Green, especially watery, diarrhea in rabbits is usually caused by the following. 1. Diet: Improper feeding is the most common cause. Too much fruit, vegetables, or other high-moisture food, especially fresh greens, can cause indigestion and diarrhea. 2. Digestive issues: A rabbit’s gut is very sensitive, and problems such as enteritis or intestinal infection from bacteria, parasites, or other pathogens can lead to diarrhea.
If your rabbit has green watery stool, take these steps. 1. Check the diet: See whether it changed or ate too much fruit, vegetables, or high-moisture food, then reduce those and gradually return to normal feeding. 2. Provide hay and pellets: Make sure the rabbit has enough hay and pellets, its main food source, to supply needed fiber and nutrition.
If the green watery diarrhea lasts a long time or comes with other abnormal signs such as poor appetite, vomiting, or abdominal pain, take the rabbit to a veterinary hospital promptly. The vet can run tests, find the cause, and set up a treatment plan.