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prince dorian the bun replied to the topic Need advice for Dorian post surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Thanks @Bam! That makes me feel better. Feeding critical care has been a big challenge. If I can get 10ml if I am lucky. They were struggling to get him to take it at the vets too. I am trying to go for more feedings, but also trying not to do to many as he struggles enough that I am worried about his stitches. He’s eating a little hay, he d…[Read more]
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Calvin replied to the topic please help identify wound in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
thank you guys i will really try.. thank you!
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Bam replied to the topic Need advice for Dorian post surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
I think it sounds good. Enrofloxacine is a broad-spectrum abx that is effective against many common bacteria that might affect rabbits. Metronidazole is for anaerobic bacteria in the intestine.
Buprenorphin is an opiod and a good pain med for rabbits post abdominal surgery. It can make the rabbit quite out of it though, which under the…[Read more]
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Jrw89 replied to the topic Managing Hock Sores in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
He’s free roam but doesn’t like to venture too far from his room. I think if he was too I would confine whilst they were bad and when better just make sure to have the soft bits where I know he spends most of his time. I notice he puts pressure on them when cleaning himself and usually only does that in 1 spot so that has a soft bath mat there :)…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic please help identify wound in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Ugh how stressful. I do agree with Bam that you should keep trying… this does look like it needs veterinary attention. Sometimes it helps to call first thing in the morning when they open and don’t downplay anything. Stress that she has a swollen and open wound on her face that is getting worse.
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DanaNM replied to the topic Need advice for Dorian post surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Poor Dorian 🙁
Hay tea would be great for him. It’s really good he’s eating a little. Here’s the link: https://binkybunny.com/forums/topic/hay-tea-for-anybunny-who-doesnt-drink-enough-especially-for-ill-or-recovering-rabbits/
When I made the hay tea for BunJovi he only liked it fresh, so I just made a little at a time.
You can definitely make…[Read more]
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prince dorian the bun replied to the topic Need advice for Dorian post surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
The vet was big on they should remain separated, so he is in an xpen in living room. I did let her say hi briefly to him as she really wanted to, but he really way to drugged up and not really up for her energy level. She kept hopping on the box he is hiding in and startling him.
Also his medication list is out of control
Metronidazole & E…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic please help identify wound in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
This really doesnt look good at all, but you know that.
You could perhaps try Beaphar OTC ivermectin spot on (rabbit safe antiparasitic that’s effective against several skin parasites) but this looks more like it’d need antibiotics. It kind of reminds me of hot spots that dogs can get.
(PSA: Dont use any antiparasitic containing fipronil on a…[Read more]
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Calvin started the topic please help identify wound in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Hey guys please can anyone help me
My bunny had a patch of hair loss on her face for a while.. only recently has it gotten bigger and it appears to be a wound/fungal
I’m not too sure
I’m in the UK and where i am no vet is accepting any new patients at all…
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DanaNM replied to the topic Managing Hock Sores in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
I think you could keep an eye on her feet and see how she does. Is the rug very soft? A good test is to rub your inner forearm on the rug. If it burns then it could cause too much friction on the feet. I think focusing on the areas where she spends the most time sitting and resting is helpful too, as the pressure on the hocks is greatest when they…[Read more]
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DanaNM replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
Agree with others that this warrants a trip to the vet. Syphilis was my first thought as well.
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Adrienne replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
Yes, I read about rabbit syphilis but wasn’t sure if a bunny can just suddenly start to develop symptoms of this at 3 years of age?
I’ve made a vet appointment to have it seen….
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DanaNM replied to the topic Sneezing rabbit in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Hmmm, I would probably take her to the vet since it’s been a few days of this. If it was just an isolated fit of sneezing then I would suspect dust from hay, but since it’s been going on for a bit it could be a respiratory issue or even something stuck in her sinuses.
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DanaNM replied to the topic Need advice for Dorian post surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
Yay for poop!
Bring Miu with you to pick him up so they can ride home together in the carrier (although at this point you may have already picked him up). Then leave them in the carrier together for 30 min or so when you get home. I’m sure they will be happy to see each other!
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DanaNM replied to the topic Dorian going in for liver lobe torsion surgery in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 3 years, 6 months ago
I saw this on insta, so sorry you are going through this! Hopefully he starts eating soon. I would have done the same thing, especially because liver torsion often presents as stasis. Sending many good vibes for Dorian <3
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Bam replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
This actually looks like sth you shouldnt try to treat yourself. Any idea how he could have got it? Fight with another rabbit, injury from running into sth at full speed, a fall, things like that?
When rabbits get “inexplicable” sores around their nostrils/mouth area, treponematosis aka rabbit syphilis is always a suspect. (It is not the same as…[Read more]
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Adrienne replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
Not sure why the image didn’t show up! Let’s try again!

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Adrienne replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
Hi! I’ve resubmitted the image to be posted… hopefully it will work this time! (I’m new to this forum so still trying to figure it out!)
The sore is on his nostril and down one side of the part leading to his lip. There aren’t any other regions affected, that I can see. His appetite and behaviour has remained unchanged.
I’ve made an…[Read more]
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Wick & Fable replied to the topic Sore on Bennett's nostril in the forum DIET & CARE 3 years, 6 months ago
Unfortunately, your image is not showing up for me — however, in general, it is highly recommended NOT to try and self-medicate at home, especially when you have no idea of the cause of the sore. I would take your rabbit to be assessed by a rabbit-savvy vet, as there are many causes for sores.
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