GI Stasis (Ileus)

Decreased GI motility — a clinical emergency in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and equines. Management combines prokinetics, analgesia, hydration, and species-appropriate fibre intake. Untreated GI stasis is rapidly fatal in obligate hindgut fermenters.

GI Stasis (Ileus) by species

Rabbit (Domestic)6 Bearded Dragon2 Guinea Pig2

Drugs cited for gi stasis (ileus) (7)

Cisapride(Propulsid)
Gastrointestinal
Cisapride Compounded Oral(Propulsid Compounded)
Miscellaneous
Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic(Xylocaine)
Cardiovascular
Maropitant Exotic(Cerenia)
Gastrointestinal
Meloxicam(Metacam)
Analgesic
Metoclopramide(Reglan)
Gastrointestinal
Ranitidine(Zantac)
Gastrointestinal

Each drug page lists the dose, citation, and species-specific rules. Verify against current literature before prescribing.