Rabbit GI Stasis Emergency Score

GI stasis (gut slowdown) can become life-threatening within 24–48 hours. Answer the questions below for an instant risk score, plus a home watch list or emergency action steps depending on the result.

This tool cannot replace veterinary diagnosis. Rabbits are prey animals and hide pain well. If you are unsure at all, contact an exotic-animal vet right away.

Current condition

Hours since last normal droppings

Estimate the hours since you last saw normal, round, firm droppings. Enter 0 if just now.

Is your rabbit eating?

Is your rabbit drinking?

Droppings amount & shape

Observed symptoms (select all that apply)

Hunched posture Loud tooth grinding Bloated, hard belly Drooling / wet chin Lethargic, hiding, withdrawn

Hay intake today

Water intake change

Recent stressful event

Risk result

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Total score —

0205080100+

Score breakdown

Base (hours without droppings / not eating / not drinking)0 pts
Droppings shape0 pts
Symptoms0 pts
Hay intake0 pts
Water intake0 pts
Stress event0 pts

Go to a vet immediately if

No droppings for 4–8 hours AND not eating — this combination is a red flag.
GI stasis can be fatal within 24–48 hours without treatment.
Take a taxi to the nearest exotic-animal vet. Do not wait for an appointment.

Pre-visit record sheet (printable)

Fill this in (or jot it on paper) before you leave — it saves precious time at the clinic. You can print this page.

Last meal — time & food
Last droppings — time & shape
Body temperature (if measurable; normal 38.5–40 °C)
Medication already given & dose
Symptom timeline (when each change started)

For education only

This score is a general educational estimate based on common rabbit-care guidance — it is not veterinary advice and not a diagnosis. When in doubt, treat the situation as urgent. Your inputs are saved on this device (bch_gi_profile) and restored automatically.

Free forever

Member features coming soon

Symptom-history tracking and multi-rabbit emergency profiles are planned for members. This tool stays free and unlimited for everyone.

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