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I’m sorry you have to do this alone. You are doing great though. I agree with LBJ that her symptoms are consistent with ec. Fenbendazole is the absolute first choice in battling ec. Other drugs might alleviate symptoms, but they wont adress the root cause.

Its wonderful that the meloxicam seems to help. Ec is an intracellular parasite that causes…[Read more]

Ah, a friend who used to have lots of rabbits told me that maybe the bacteria in her cecum is all over the place because of the sugar so I thought it’d be the same thing as dysbiosis, just not as advanced.

The first thing that happens is the poops stop completely, she’s usually like a poop machine, then she stops running around, hides in her…[Read more]

Oh and I was so concerned about Ruby, I didn’t answer about Max. I had planned not to skip his next dose based on what you said, and the tech said a half dose would work. I may just fill up the full amount knowing he resists swallowing and some may not get in him (or better yet he’ll eat it in fruit). He doesn’t seem adversely affected by getting…[Read more]

Yes, I’m sure this is a bit subjective situation but glad a vet gave an answer on what to do, just hope it doesn’t backfire later. I’m thinking maybe after I finish the meds for Max they can both get a culture to test for any bacteria to be sure.

I’m glad you also suggested the water, my vet has never suggested I guess because of adding water to…[Read more]

The first pic to me looks like a cecotrope that got kind of smashed.

When I think of cecal dysbiosis, I think of all the poops being kind of mashed together, without any normally formed poops or separate cecals. To me this looks more like excess soft cecals, as opposed to full on dysbiosis. The metaclopromide could actually be partially to blame,…[Read more]

Glad you got some answers! And yes hopefully they vet can make you a better suspension! Sometimes the vet-techs don’t realize it’s for a bunny and make them liver flavored for cats (yuck). My bun’s favorite flavor was one called “tooti fruity” lol

I don’t have any other rabbits. She’s my first rabbit in years. We’ve had rabbits before, but never one with such bad digestive issues, or any digestive issues really. And they weren’t half as spoiled as her!

Someone recommended giving her Bio-Lapis. The vet said it’s ok so I did, but it made her gassy and she stopped pooping, again. The next…[Read more]

I concur with @DanaNM that a second consultation with a rabbit-savvy vet is wise: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Choosing_a_rabbit_veterinarian#Rabbit_veterinarian_listings

The notion of leaving rotten/infected teeth in the jaw does not sound wise long-term in addition to short-term, regarding maintenance of secondary complications of leaving them…[Read more]

I forgot to say thanks yet again! I know I have the bonding thread but trying to keep the 2 separate and will resume updating there when I get back to bonding.

Update: The vet tech was able to talk to one of the vets. They said stop the Baytril, get some CC in her and monitor until she gets back to normal.  I was able to catch her, and…[Read more]

She just had gone in her box and ate some hay, but maybe not water.  Now she is in a place I might not be able to catch her, but I will try. I will try the scruff trick but not sure if I will be able to tell. She is really giving me a headache :/

Can you see if she’s dehydrated? If you grab a handful of scruff and then let it go it should kind of snap back quickly. If it kind of rolls slowly back into place, she could be dehydrated. I’ve noticed with my buns this can be one of the main things that makes them not feeling well, and they perk up really quickly after some CC and fluids.

She…[Read more]

Gahh so stressful. Come on Ruby, stop stressing out your human!

Is your vet experienced with dentals in rabbits? To me it sounds like they are not? If you can, I suggest finding a specialist or at least getting a second opinion from a rabbit vet. I had a rabbit with rotten molars and they were removed (he was also very young, it really sounds a lot like your bunny’s case). If they aren’t it could lead to…[Read more]

Her cecotropes also don’t sound terrible to me, can you post a picture? It’s pretty normal for young rabbits to have excess cecotropes because their diet is more rich. I really think she should be on an alfalfa source at her age, she needs the extra protein for her growth.

Have you tried a probiotic? At her age it’s possible she was weaned too early and her gut flora never properly established. Wild life rehabbers use Bene-bac for weaning orphaned cotton-tails.

Do you have any other rabbits? My vet in the past prescribed “Poop shakes” for cecal dysbiosis, where take cecotropes or poops from a healthy rabbit and mix…[Read more]

I talked to the tech and like I thought not a great answer. She also mentioned CC. I honestly don’t like that answer because it will stress her out even more, and still not sure if this is stress induced or side effects from meds. They are hoping to get ahold of the vet and call me back with advice. I really don’t think giving her meds and living…[Read more]