Other causes of GIT disease in the rabbit include dental disorders causing inability to eat (tooth root
abscesses, overgrown teeth, enamel spurs), partial or complete blockages of the intestine with foreign
material (often carpet fibers or large chunks of dried stomach content), post surgical adhesions, intestinal
parasites, toxins (such as lead) and other systemic disease. A complete blockage of the intestinal tract is
an emergency which usually requires immediate surgery. Rabbits with intestinal blockages will be very
depressed and painful in the abdomen. It is IMPORTANT to have your rabbit thoroughly examined by
your veterinarian to determine ALL the problems prior to instituting the treatment that I have described.