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this is a really tough call and you may need to trust your gut on this. I would have expected to see some progress by now. There are some pairs that aren’t as close. Do they seem very comfortable around each other? If one rabbit gets in the other’s space, does it cause issues, or does one rabbit avoid the other? Those would be red flags to look…[Read more]

i don’t think so, but be sure to get back on the dosage that was prescribed, and let your vet know right away if symptoms get worse or haven’t resolved by the end of the course. You may need to ask for a bit more antibiotic, because you will want to give the full dose for the length of time prescribed. Since you used some of the medication at a…[Read more]

Just to ease any general concerns you may have, 3.5lbs is actually on the larger size for a Netherland Dwarf. My ND was barely 2lbs and was on Baytril twice a day for roughly 4 months— no problems whatsoever. As others have said, just give as the vet prescribed to ensure your rabbit is getting the proper treatment.

Hi again,

We are unfortunately still in the same spot. I tried some bathtub sessions – they just huddle together but don’t do much else. I took them to work, and they spent the day together in peace, eating together and sitting next to each other. However, at home, Eloise is still chasing Penelope a few times daily. They don’t cuddle at all, and…[Read more]

Ok thanks for the tip! do you pull in the banana first or the medicine?

Ok thanks for the tips!

I’ve been giving it once a day for about two days. That’s not enough to cause antibiotic resistance right?

I agree. Based on the information you provided, the dosage the vet prescribed is within the recommended dosage range for Baytril. It is recommended that you stick with what your vet prescribed. Not giving enough of an antibiotic can prevent it from successfully clearing the infection. And, as Dana pointed out, it can encourage antibiotic…[Read more]

You can try mixing with some mashed banana, that often works!

When you don’t give the full dose, some of the bacteria will survive that are naturally more resistant (just due to natural variation in their genes). Those bacteria go on to reproduce and take over.

Wait how does it cause antibiotic resistance?

I did and they don’t unfortunately. I wonder if they sell flavors OTC.

I second trying a lint roller! For some of my buns that’s the only thing that works!

You can also ask your vet if the can compound the medication with a better flavor. My vet used to make up fruit flavored antibiotics for my buns.

You really need to be giving the medication at the dosage prescribed. To give less than your vet recommended risks causing antibiotic resistance, which would make the infection much much harder to treat.

If you have concerns about the amount this needs to be addressed with your vet.

Baytril is generally very well tolerated in rabbits and is…[Read more]

Oh also I’ve been giving 0.6 cc once a day instead of 0.8 cc. I’m just so scared of antibiotics because he was on a different antibiotic in the past and had complete diarrhea 😭

Lint rolling could perhaps work for his fur? I lint roll Snöa, she’s a rex and I havent found a a brush or comb or slicker that picks up her short, super-fine hairs. Lint rolling has been great though, she doesnt even hate it. She’s shedding heavily right now so I lint roll her every 2 or 3 days, in between I just pluck loose tufts with my…[Read more]

thanks Bam!

He had a follow up with regular vet (and Miu had her yearly check up). I asked her and she said being extra diligent with brushing is the best additional thing I can do. He has super fine silky hair that is so much harder to deal with than Miu’s lionhead tangles, her fluff comes out in nice tufts. I have groomed him via gentle…[Read more]

I agree. Your best bet will be to use ultra absorbent materials to keep her dry. Dana had a pretty good setup figured out for her bunny.