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Dang I had a whole reply typed out that must not have posted!

So, testing for EC is often unreliable, and may not be able to distinguish between an active infection that’s causing symptoms and a past infection. Often vets will treat on suspicion, but it is common for there to be some prompting from the owner for this to happen, unless there are…[Read more]

0.76 ml panacur 10% is 20 mg per kilo body weight for a 3.8 kilo bun. That is the correct dosage for treatment of EC.

28 days is standard treatment for EC, but some vets extend it to 5 weeks if they see fit.

Rabbits as a rule tolerate metacam long term very well (Medirabbit). I had an elderbun who was on a high dose of metacam (1.2 mg/kilo twice…[Read more]

He doesn’t appreciate syringe feeding; often getting him to take his meds is a struggle, but he’s a lot better with it now! I’ve just increased his pellets, more veggies, and making hay more interesting to eat – but I might try offering critical care cookies and see how he likes those!

As for dosage, he’s on 0.76ml panacur (10% dog/cat suspens…[Read more]

I totally agree with Dana, do not beat yourself up. I had a GSD whose lower back arthritis first presented as hind end paralysis. So I understand why your vet first thought of age related spinal/joint/ nerve root problem in a 6 y old Frenchie.

EC is still not fully understood, but I think many vets now know it can present in many other ways than…[Read more]

Trying again with a larger bonding area. I was out of town for a week so things backtracked a little (although hubby did do 1 session with them thankfully), but I’m going to try to marathon again as they usually seem to get better the longer I can have them together. I have 5 days until I start my new job… so hoping for a miracle LOL. I don’t…[Read more]

You’re welcome! Definitely don’t beat yourself up. And yes I went almost the same sequence of events with my bridge bunny Bun Jovi. He was 13 at the time and my first vet all wrote it off as arthritis. His progression wasn’t as fast as your bun, so it took me longer to realize something else was going on. We can only go off the info we have, so…[Read more]

I figured it was likely EC. I was told it rarely presents without a head tilt, so was assured it was very unlikely –  I even bought up the fact that I thought it was more likely EC than anything else due to the fact he was immunosuppressed due to his URI…. But I was told he’s a 6 year old frenchie so treat for arthritis before we start look…[Read more]

This does sound like EC, I’m sorry your vet didn’t take you seriously (I’ve dealt with this as well) ! With EC, some symptoms are due to inflammation, but others are due to the damage to the nervous system. The ones due to inflammation improve with treatment, but the damage to the nervous system is permanent. Your bun will likely always have some…[Read more]

1/8 cup 2 tbl spoons) is a suitable amount for a 2 kilo (4 lb) bun, but if your bun is a little bit chubby you could lower it to 1 or 1.5 tablespoons and give half the daily amount in the morning and half in the evening.

Cucumbers are fine, as is zucchini. Rabbits can also eat the leaves of cucumbers and zucchini but my buns have never wanted to 😄 (I grow those plants myself in the summers so I know they’re totally pesticide-free).

What about cucumbers? A friend of mine gives their rabbit cucumber pieces with the peel.

So sorry for the late reply. My email never updated me that I had notifications. Weird. I feed 1/8 cup of pellets every morning.

Thank you so much! That helps a lot.

Conventional is fine. If you want organic, it may be cheaper at a farmers market.

I dont feed organic greens during winter. I dont feed much greens during winter tbh, since buns should eat mostly hay. This time of year they get more though, because I forage for them and grow leafy vegs. I dry lots of weeds and grass for them for use during the winter. I have a fruit-and- mushroom dehydrator, nothing fancy, just the simple,…[Read more]

Sorry that I’m late to this but I am so sorry for your loss 💔 It truly is never easy but you love him and I’m so sure that he loves you too, even over the rainbow bridge. I’m certain that he’s making a lot of friends and is binkying like crazy! I’m also sure he’s watching out for you guys