Pasturella: Meds or not?

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- 08/07/2013 at 5:04 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Bella and Lionel both developed sneezing and nose discharge around a week ago. We took them straight to the vet, who diagnosed them both with a mild case of pasturella. Both my bunnies are very sensitive, so the vet said since it was so minor, he would not prescribe anything and see if it would clear up on its own, with the instructions to come back if either bun showed any lethargy, grumpiness, less interest in food. It looks like it has almost all cleared up, but they still sneeze 2-3 times a day. So here’s my question… Do I go back and get some baytril and take the risk that it won’t be tolerated well, or wait a bit longer? Both bunnies eat and poop well, have lots of energy, etc.
  
  I also just want to say thanks to everyone for being patient with me while I try to figure out how to use this forum.
- 08/07/2013 at 6:35 PM
  Sarita
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  Did the vet do a culture and sensitivity test to determine that pasturella was the cause?
  
  Also there are other medications that your vet can prescribe other than baytril.
- 08/07/2013 at 10:50 PM
  LBJ10
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  If it isn’t improving on its own, then it would be a good idea to do what Sarita suggested. Sometimes things seem like they are getting better only to suddenly take a turn for the worse.
- 08/07/2013 at 11:23 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Yes he did do a culture and sensitivity test. I will call the vet tommarow and ask about getting the Meds. What other Meds can be used and what do you think is the best for a VERY sensitive bun????
- 08/08/2013 at 7:21 AM
  Sarita
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  I would ask him what other meds came back from the culture that are rabbit safe. Baytril is very safe for rabbits though – what kinds of problems did you have with this med?
- 08/08/2013 at 10:06 AM
  Beka27
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  I’m not entirely sure I know what you mean by saying they are “very sensitive” bunnies. Have they had adverse reactions to Baytril in the past? Or do meds in general seem to make them sick? I know some bunnies may not react very well to meds (there may be diarrhea or looser poop and a general indifference to food), but since the treatment is only short-term, usually the benefits outweigh the risks. Not treating an infection will cause more damage long-term.
- 08/08/2013 at 11:29 AM
  LongEaredLions
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  Bella has bad reactions to most Meds she’s ever taken (diarrhea, less interest in food, less active). I called the vet this morning, but he was in a surgery, so I will call back this afternoon. I hope I can get something that would work for my bunnies, I don’t like seeing them sick.
- 08/08/2013 at 11:45 AM
  LongEaredLions
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  Thanks everybody for the help!!!!
- 08/08/2013 at 11:51 AM
  Sarita
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  Let us know what the vet says. Hopefully you can find a medication that will have less side effects.
- 08/08/2013 at 1:59 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Just talked to the vet. He said we will try ciprofloxacin, as its like baytril, but not quite. Going to take the bunnies in and get a recheck, I will talk to the vet more then.
- 08/08/2013 at 2:03 PM
  Beka27
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  Oh good! Hopefully that agrees with them and helps them feel better. :o)
- 08/08/2013 at 2:10 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Thanks! I hope so too!
- 08/08/2013 at 2:20 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  I’ll keep you guys updated on how they do on the cipro.
- 08/08/2013 at 3:06 PM
  Monkeybun
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  get a probiotic too, that helps keep the good bacteria in their system, so their digestion doesn’t get messed up.
- 08/08/2013 at 4:06 PM
  LongEaredLions
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  Okey dokey, I’ll ask about that as well.
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