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Yes, that should be correct.

I calculated it like this:

Normal dose for a dog is 0.045 mg meloxicam per lb. That means a 10 lb dog needs 0.45 mg meloxicam. The 10 lb mark on the syringe means 0.45 mg meloxicam.

O.3 ml of a 1.5 mg solution (the dose you want) contains 0.3 ×1.5 mg = 0.45 mg

(I find the dog dosage syringe annoying, but ot’s of…[Read more]

Piriton (chlorphenamine) is the type of antihistamine that has drowsiness as a side effect. It would’nt make the other bun lethargic though, although if one bun is drowsy the other bun could perhaps become less active as well, since bonded buns often “mirror” each other.

Thanks for the replies. I went back to the vet today and they took a nasal swab so should hopefully get an answer soon. He suspected Pasturella so should be able to treat soon either way.

I’m in the the UK. Hay seems ok but I changed batch anyway. The antihistamine was Piriton.

I agree that 1 week isn’t long enough. It’s either something contagious or something environmental. What antihistamine are you using? I found Benedryl tends to make them sleepy.

Yes, I think it’s much more readily available now than it was in the past. And some good vacuuming after it is installed probably isn’t a bad idea either.

Thanks for responding!  I called Spud’s veterinarian, and he said that the fuzz that comes along with getting new carpeting is a bigger hazard than off-gassing.  So, if we vacuum frequently we should be okay.  Still, we’re going to do what you suggested and look into low VOC carpeting–just to be safe.  I think some places even have low VOC pad…[Read more]

took him to the vet and they said it doesn’t look like the nerve is damaged and to let him heal, his other tooth is going to break off too so he will have to get surgery to trim his bottom incisors. she said to just let him eat and drink regular foods as since the nerve isn’t damaged he shouldn’t feel any pain! thank you!!

How long has their total course of antibiotics been? 1 week is very short, as respiratory infections can take a long course of antibiotics to kick (with 2 weeks being the absolute minimum, it’s not uncommon for longer to be needed), or a different antibiotic.

Dental issues (esp with tooth roots) are also a possibility, but the fact that it’s both…[Read more]

Thanks, it looks like they have a lot of neat run designs! And yeah a tunnel system would be so cool!

If he’s unable to eat his hay you should take him to the vet. They can give him pain meds and check to see if he has any other injuries.  If he isn’t eating hay he may not drink much water. Is it offered from a bowl or bottle? A bottle might be painful to use.

Keep offering him pellet mash to make sure he’s eating enough. I would not give banana…[Read more]

@Dana, the run is ready-made. They are excellent runs, I have 2 adjoining ones at home and 1 at my mum’s. It’s a German brand called Kerbl. They’re not mink proof (obviously) but for daytime use they’re perfect. My dream is getting a set of  connective rabbit tunnels so I could connect the veranda and the runs safely!