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Gastrointestinal obstruction and a stomach distended with gas and fluid or \u201cbloat\u201d is a serious health problem of pet rabbits.\u00a0Use this client educational handout to answer owner questions:\u00a0 What causes bloat and obstruction? Why is bloat a serious condition? What does bloat look like in the rabbit? This handout also explains the basics of a diagnostic workup, treatment, follow-up care, and prevention for this critical condition.<\/p>\n

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Gastrointestinal obstruction and a stomach distended with gas and fluid or \u201cbloat\u201d is a serious health problem of pet rabbits. Use this client educational handout to answer owner questions: What causes bloat and obstruction? Why is bloat a serious condition? What does bloat look like in the rabbit? 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