Wick Update: fungal infection! What a joy.

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- 11/04/2017 at 9:32 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Again, educational and informative post for future reference! Some of you know Wick is currently going through treatment for his suspected tooth infection. Shots have been going well and he has his last one in two days, which was exciting for us because then he’s done treatment! Wick had fur loss on his cheeks which I suspected was from drool, but I was wrong! As usual with Wick, he always needs to be treated for something, haha.
  
  The fur loss is a fungal infection, characterized by the “ringworm” pattern. Ringworm is not an actual worm — it denotes the pattern of fur. The fungal infection roots itself and tries to get into the hair follicles, but it can’t, so it moves out and out, creating a ring of bare fur with new fur growing in the middle. Quite nifty to see, but not attractive.
  
  Wick gets the areas washed with a “soap” called Nolvasan. I then rinse and dry the area and glob on the entire area (focusing on the perimeter of the area, as that’s where the fungal infection active) a cream called silver sulfadiazine, aka Silvadine. It’s used by humans as well to treat burns and such. So once topical treatment is applied, Wick looks like he dunked his head into a bowl of whipped cream, haha.
  
  As a cautionary measure, Wick is receiving a once a day oral antibiotic called itraconazole. It turns out Wick really enjoys this one, so easy administration. Wick’s vet decided to do a conservative dose on top of topical treatment because there were two affected skin patches, not just one.
  
  I am constantly monitoring his fur for more patches, but he seems to be doing quite well. If anyone has experience with this and can offer their timeline for treatment course, that’d be appreciated! In terms of the cause, I’ve been told young rabbits have not developed antifungal skin properties yet, so it was something which happened to be in the environment.
  
  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.
- 11/04/2017 at 10:01 AM
  sniffablecow
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  I am sorry to hear that. I am assuming rabbits get the same itching effect, and can imagine how annoying it can be for a rabbit to stop one spot from itching. I hope he feels better. ^.^
- 11/04/2017 at 10:27 AM
  Ellie from The Netherlands
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  Sorry to hear that he’s ill again
  Glad to hear that the administration of the AB’s goes easily at least. It can be really tough to administer when a bun doesn’t want something.
- 11/04/2017 at 11:56 AM
  Bam
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  Thank you so much for your educational and informative posts – although I sincerely wish Wick didn’t have to have these problems ?
- 11/04/2017 at 7:48 PM
  ThorBunny
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  Sorry Wick is having these troubles
  
  I’ve not had a bunny with ringworm, but have had it myself as a teenager. You are most likely already aware, but this is one of the few diseases that can spread from humans to rabbits so it is good to keep an eye on yourself and wash your hands after administration of meds! With human ringworm, for me it was about 2 weeks of topical treatment before it was gone.
  
  Vibes for (((Wick)))
- 11/04/2017 at 8:51 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Thank you everyone for your vibes!
  
  Yes Thor, Wick’s vet and other parent has informed me so I’m trying to be better about it, but honestly it’s difficult since handling him is such a part of my life now. I’m quite intimate with Wick so I’m on the look out. Unsure of the incubation time of it, but honestly we’re both expecting to get it considering how much we interact with Wick. I’m unsure how easy it is to pick up, but fingers crossed I suppose
  
  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.
- 11/04/2017 at 9:07 PM
  ThorBunny
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  I don’t think it’s a sure thing at all. It’s quite variable as to how sensitive people are to it. Some people are very prone to fungal infections (unfortunately like me), while others never pick them up despite many contacts. Fingers crossed you are in the second group!
- 11/04/2017 at 11:29 PM
  SuperBunnyto
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  First off, I hope Wick gets better soon!
  
  Second, it’s interesting to see this post (and accompanying responses), because I recently had what I thought was ringworm, and I kept washing my hands incessantly before playing with my bunnies as I was afraid they could get it too (thank you Thor for confirming that they can). It turned out it was just eczema with a pattern similar to ringworm, but I’m happy I took precautions all the same.
  
  Besides ringworm, I believe bunnies can pick up herpes from people (like from cold sores). Other than that, I’m not sure what else we can pass to them. On the other hand, they can pass e. cuniculi to severely immunosuppressed individuals, and tularemia (but, as I understand it, it’s not very common with domestic rabbits).
- 11/05/2017 at 5:50 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Awww…..poor little Wicky…. Thanks for sharing the info. Something I’ve never dealt with before.
  
  As usual with Wick, he always needs to be treated for something, haha.
  
  Just like my Bindi….
- 11/05/2017 at 6:13 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Haha if I remember correctly LPT, Wick and Bindi are the forum veterans for dental procedures. Best wishes to both our rabbits no matter who, what, when, where, or why!
  
  Wick is out to set a record with three dental grindings at 11mo old.
  
  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.
- 11/06/2017 at 8:55 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  Yes, B needs his teeth done every 5 months or so. He’s due in the next couple of weeks. He also has chronic ear infections and whatever else pops up for me to worry about. He’s super high maintenance. Good thing he’s so cute and loveable.
- 11/11/2017 at 1:42 AM
  Q8bunny
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  Aww… poor Wicky bun… He’s lucky you’re so good with his treatments, though (((Wick)))
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