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Did he just drink water before cuddling? Rabbits can really get their chin/face wet from drinking. If there’s no wetness/dampness at the corners of his mouth, I would not worry about it.

To note, when we think about drooling due to dental problems, it is usually the back teeth that are causing issues. The back teeth cannot be viewed without the…[Read more]

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urine test is more accurate?

No, that would not show EC. You have to do a blood test, but the test is notorious for false negatives. Sometimes vets just treat based on suspicion.

Hello

thank you for the reply!

The vet told me that it is Quinolone antibiotic and anti-inflammatory and she did in her office injectable saline along with deworming without any detail.

She did a poop analysis and she found that my rabbit has parasites in her digestive system. Does that analysis shows if rabbit has ec parasite?

Quinolone is a class of antibiotics. Do you know which one you have? Ciprofloxacin, for example, falls under that class and is safe for rabbits.

Did the vet consider EC at all? That’s what you normally think of when a rabbit has hind leg weakness.

For syringe feeding/medication adherence, I think it is personal to the rabbit, in terms of the best method. Some people have had success in using their chest to hold the rabbit in place against the ground while the rabbit is against their leg area so it cannot back up.

Yes, an x-ray would be the only way to really see if there is a problem in the bladder. Sometimes a large stone can be felt, but smaller stones or sludge are not easily felt.

You’re welcome 🙂

I can’t see the pic, but congrats!

I love when bunnies just “click” together!

It’s kind of odd, but sometimes I’ve experienced a closer bond with bunnies after having to give them medicine or syringe feed. If she doesn’t struggle in the towel, I would go with that option. Some bunnies seem calmer without the towel, but others it seems to work better. Giving a treat after her meds will help too.

Agree with others, but you also might want to try expanding his space more slowly to see if he gets better about returning to his box.

If the room is very large, you might want to add an extra box in one of the corners he pees in the most just to make it easier on him (and you!).

Aww she will forgive you. Some things definitely fall into the “tough love” category with bunnies, but all is usually forgiven with a couple of days of spoiling. 😉

When I suspected my Bun Jovi might have some bladder issues (because he was also mounting excessively and marking a lot), my vet did a urinalysis and x-ray. Your vet may decide to do a  full body x-ray, so they could check teeth as well as bladder. All came back clear for Bun Jovi so we decided it was hormonal, so that may prob be the case for you as well.

I agree that those are symptoms of pain, and a bout of gas can cause a bun to go completely off their food. Too much fur can also cause some upsets. A lot of bunnies seem to have tummy issues when they are molting. Foods in the cabbage family, especially broccoli and cabbage, can cause gas in some bunnies, so it it keeps happening, you might want…[Read more]

Thank you Bam and Wick!!

That was really useful advice and I’m relieved that it sounds like she will be okay as long as her enclosure is pretty spacious and comfortable.