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- 12/19/2020 at 5:48 PM
  Andrea G.
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  Tonight we had to take our rabbit to an emergency vet visit due to a cut on his underbelly and penis. They prescribed antibiotics as a precaution to give him to avoid infection. Is there anything I should give him with the antibiotics to help his tummy stay normal? Would you recommend I give him a probiotic with it at all? I have never had to give him antibiotics so I want to make sure I am doing everything correct to keep him healthy.
- 12/19/2020 at 7:13 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Giving a probiotic about an hour after an antibiotic administration is sometimes a recommendation. There is contention in the field if probiotics actually work in rabbits, but there is no harm in doing it. If you can get some infant gas drops (simethicone), this can help alleviate any gas that might come up. Simethicone is safe for rabbits and they can’t really get harmed from an “overdose” or anything like that.
  
  I recommend simply monitoring and if you find there is a major disruption in appetite/poop, let your vet know that this particular antibiotic might be something your rabbit has bad reactions to.
  
  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.
  - 12/19/2020 at 7:30 PM
    Andrea G.
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    Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it. Today has been a whirlwind so anything is helpful.
- 12/19/2020 at 8:27 PM
  DanaNM
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  Which antibiotic did they give you?
  
  . . . 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.
- 12/19/2020 at 8:43 PM
  Andrea G.
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  They gave us Enrofloxacin and silver sulfaduazine to put on the cut.
- 12/19/2020 at 8:54 PM
  LBJ10
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  Decreased appetite is rare with Enrofloxacin. Most rabbits don’t have an digestive problems when taking it, but as Wick said a probiotic wouldn’t hurt anything.
- 12/19/2020 at 9:24 PM
  Andrea G.
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  Perfect. That is great to hear. Thank you both. I really appreciate it. I’ve been a wreck today.
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