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That sounds like a good set up! Hopefully once she is spayed and hormones have settled they can have a fresh start.

It’s hard to fully tell from the photos, but ear mites usually start deep within the ear and spread outward. This looks more like it’s localized on the outside, which could actually be fur mites. I think you could start treatment now either way (the treatment is the same) and then have your vet assess when you see them in 3 days. The mites could…[Read more]

It’s hard to tell from the pictures. But from what I can see, it does look like some kind of mite. The fur looks a bit sparse on the back of his neck too. Ear mites (and fur mites) can be treated relatively easily with Revolution. It doesn’t hurt to treat with Revolution, so sometimes vets will prescribe it even if a skin scraping is negative.

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Ah, OK, it’s orbifloxacin. It isn’t commonly prescribed, but there is some literature out there talking about it’s use in rabbits. It’s a fluoroquinolone, so yes, it’s in the same class as Baytril. Suggested dosage is 5-20 mg/kg of body weight.

I don’t think having an antibiotic paired with the Panacur is a bad idea. It isn’t unusual for a vet to…[Read more]

I remember Molly Varga said Baytril could have some additional effect on ec, in a webbinar I listened to some years ago. Orbax seems to be v similar to Baytril (as you said).

EC symptoms can come and go, esp those that are in the form of seizures or seizure-like. It is currently believed that most of the acute symptoms (or signs) occur when the…[Read more]

I adjusted the panacur to the regular dose. The antibiotic I’m just not sure about, can’t find much about it online. I’ll call them about it on monday.

He was starting to do better before I started the meds though, so maybe he doesn’t need them at all. I’ll give it to him just in case though.

Hi Hazel!

I’m sorry Oscar is unwell.

I too find it weird that hes getting such a high dose Panacur and for only 3 days. That is not the standard treatment for EC.

Most vets would give meloxicam too, since its an anti inflammatory and a lot of the problems ec causes are due to inflammation. As you know corticosteroids are best avoided in…[Read more]

Thanks everyone for the input!

My bad, I meant to write Orbax, not Borax. Orbax is an antibiotic closely related to Baytril.

He has been having issues with falling over/rolling lately. The vet found nothing pointing to a specific cause so he’s treating him for e. Cuniculi and also prescribed the antibiotic in case it’s a bacterial infection of…[Read more]

Thank you, this makes perfect sense and is really helpful. They currently have half the flat each separated by the hallway door so cannot see each other, will keep it that way until she’s spayed. Thanks

Thank you! That’s put my mind at ease a bit, and will keep them completely separate until she is spayed. Have a vets visit on Monday about her sneezing tests and will speak to him about spaying then. Thanks again

I agree that it does seem like a high dose of Panacur. I would definitely talk to your vet and tell them your concern. I remember when Dana had a problem with her vet prescribing the wrong dosage.

As for Borax, I have not heard of this being used for medical purposes. At least not internally and not in rabbits.

Boys tend to bounce back really fast. Sometimes a little too fast. They feel great and want to run and jump. But it’s important to keep him from doing that for the first few days to give the stitches some time to heal. Sometimes this requires confinement, unfortunately.

Incontinence isn’t age-related. Only a secondary symptom of some things that come with age. I agree that 7 isn’t super old for a rabbit. But depending on their size, arthritis can start to creep in around this age. Arthritis can make it difficult for them to get in and out of the litter box.

Although EC can flare up at any age, it seems the risk…[Read more]

I hadn’t mentioned but he does get a lot of grass and hay, again since they are outdoor they have full access to grass and such (I made sure all the plants we own are rabbit safe), I just listed some of his favorite treats. He also has chews which wear his teeth down.

For citrus fruit I wasn’t aware so I will cut that back as he only has started…[Read more]