hey y’all, i’m at my wit’s end here. my 4y.o. lop has been sick for over a year now and none of the vets i’ve been to can figure out why.
it started with some weird scabbing and crusting around his mouth, which the first vet thought was ringworm but wasn’t. then it became clear he had mites, which haven’t fully gone away despite 5 rounds of selamectin and ivermectin. what this means is that his immune system is weakened by something underlying… but what?   blood tests and x-rays reveal lots of symptoms but no underlying cause. he’s been on antibiotics a dozen times for possible ear infection, respiratory infection, and a myriad of other things. he developed an abscess in his ear, which was cut and drained. then another one on his neck/chest. this one will probably need surgery, but the current vet is worried he’s not strong enough to handle surgery at this point.
this morning, he starts sneezing and he can’t stop. like 15 times in a row. he’s grunting and uncomfortable and clearly in pain, but he’s been in pain for the better part of a year and a half.
he’s still eating well, pooping well, and active, but 6 different vets haven’t been able to figure out what’s wrong. if anyone has a similar story or any ideas, please please let me know so i can bring them up at his appointment this weekend.
here he is for tax.

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