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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 02/22/2017 at 7:13 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Hello everyone! I’d like to introduce Wick: He is a 3m. old Netherland Dwarf Rabbit, the runt of his litter. He is a solo, indoor rabbit.
  
  At 9w old, Wick went to the vet for sneezing— he constantly sneezed, had sneeze attacks of 10+, and had nasal/eye discharge very frequently. Sneezing worsened while he ate and after running. Wick started on Bactrim, switched to Baytril after no improvement, and takes Baytril (showed mild improvement), plus injected penicillin (x1/three days). The penicillin markedly reduced his sneezing immediately. Since his first tx, Wick gets probiotic powder twice daily so his gut bacteria stay healthy and plentiful! Outside of medical treatments, switching from Kaytee to Oxbow Timothy Hay and placing a screen mesh on litter boxes also reduced his sneezing.
  
  Despite (literal) daily syringe-feeding of medicine and needle injections, Wick is extremely sociable and trusting. He’s very vocal (oink and chirp noises), but they’re always happy noises. Luckily, he is a happy camper when held and pet, so both syringe-fed and injection medicine administration is very easy.
  
  BinkyBunny has been very helpful so far with any issues that have come up. I look forward to what else is in store. Feel free to ask any questions about Wick’s lifestyle, and I’ll be sure to ask questions as I have them as well. Wick is not my first rabbit, but he’s already quite different.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 02/22/2017 at 10:11 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Welcome : )
  
  What an absolute cutie!!! I hope he is over the respiratory issues soon. That’s no fun for anyone, though he sounds like he’s handling everything like a champ.
- 02/23/2017 at 1:50 AM
  Azerane
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  Oh my! Just look at Wick! He is just too cute for words
  
  Welcome to the forum, I do hope Wick is on the mend.
- 02/23/2017 at 6:29 AM
  Luna
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  Hi! Wick is ADORABLE. I’m always so surprised when I see pics of everyone’s Nethie’s because they are so small, but he is extra small! And extra cute.
- 02/23/2017 at 6:37 AM
  Vienna Blue in France
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  Ahhhh he’s very cute.
  Welcome !
- 02/23/2017 at 10:52 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  5833 posts
  Thank you everyone! He’s had weekly vet visits since tx started, so I hope to have good news to share in the near future! Admittedly, I will miss the sneezing (just a little bit), because although it is unfortunate he sneezes and makes him uncomfortable, it sounds very cute.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 02/23/2017 at 6:47 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  18092 posts
  He’s is super cute!!! That little white nose! Welcome to you both!!!
  
  Hope he makes a quick recovery!!!
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