Rabbits “Hairballs” Rabbits and other herbivores should never be given laxatives under any circumstance. Unlike a cat
hairball, which is predominately comprised of hair from grooming, a rabbit “hairball” may also include pieces of pellets, hay, and
other things that it ingested. Rabbits do not have the ability to vomit & expel this mass. Small or runny droppings are a sign of
improper digestion and a possible ‘hairball’. Rabbit owners should be concerned if their pets have not pooed in 24 hours.
“Hairballs” or wool blocks are commonly diagnosed. A growing number of veterinarians who treat rabbits now understand that
the accumulation of hair and food in the stomach of a rabbit is a secondary problem. The main cause is the slowing of the
gastrointestinal tract.