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Definitely unusual to see it bare like that… If the skin looks damaged, I’d have her examined. Also monitor to see if maybe she’s been biting it or if there’s anything in the environment which may have snagged and caught her. My guess is also it’s the tail, but admittedly I’ve never seen it exposed… Ever.

Yeah, if that’s her tail (and it looks like it), then it appears the fur has just fallen off for some reason.

I also am wondering why there was the jump to Pen G, does he have an abscess deep in his ear? A culture can identify which antibiotic will work. And agree more info on the surgery would be helpful.

I would not stop the meloxicam. It is important to manage pain in rabbits so they don’t develop other problems (like stasis) on top of everything…[Read more]

They have a bone in their tail so thats probably it. But you generally dont see it because of the fur. It doesnt look broken to me, and the color is nice and pink.

Have you tried a different antibiotic? Pen G could be used for an ear infection, but there are other antibiotics that might work. It really depends on what the bacteria is and what it is sensitive to. As for the surgery, what kind was it? Are they wanting to do an ablation? Some people on BB have had luck with that procedure, so I wouldn’t…[Read more]

Yes, tell us more about how it was determined that this isn’t EC-related. Not that neurological disorders don’t exist in rabbits. But the vast majority of the time, the neurological problem is caused by EC.

I agree you should get another opinion – one from a vet that actually cares. Whether or not she can safely be spayed is going to depend on…[Read more]

That’s not her tail?

I agree with finding another vet!

Unspayed female buns tend to live to be 6-8, as opposed to 9-12 for spayed. There are always exceptions to things.

I’m also curious to know how EC was ruled out. There could also be issues with the inner ear causing balance issues.

I think I’d seek another vet tbh. We will all die, but it’s generally considered better if death occurs later rather than sooner. It sounds like your vet might be a bit jaded?

Not all female rabbits get uterine cancer, but the risk is high enough that spaying is always recommended for healthy does. In your case your bun is not completely healthy,…[Read more]