Advice over sick rabbits

[Jay]

So I am completely freaked about the rabbits. If you guys read my post from about a month ago you would know we had a rabbit sick and was taking him to the vet. Well several vet trips after that and he still isn’t better!  Ill list his symptons and them tell you what the vet said

symptoms: This isn’t even really a list. The only thing wrong is he cant balance himself. The vet said she noticed a small head tilt but other than that he seems fine. He is eating. However when he hops he stays towards a wall to lean on. 

now what the vet said 

The first trip he was diagnosed with either an ear infection or something neurological. She gave Peanut Butter a antibiotic for him to take for 5 days and then gave him a steroid shot. She said it would help with nerves. Now he lives with his 2 brothers and 1 sister. We were told to separate him. So he is in a different cage still. 

Almost right after this we had another rabbit start acting odd as well. Creamer was eating just fine and completely balanced but he was lethargic and had a head tilt. 

We took peanut butter back to the vet the Saturday of about 2 weeks ago. He had some improvement. He was much more balanced only small stumbles here and there. she gave him another steroid shot saying that should help him all the way. He continued to get better and better

So that Wednesday we took creamer into the vet. When we got there I told the vet about how Peanut butter still wasn’t acting right. She said that they had the symptoms of EC and she was going to prescribe all for rabbits to panacure for 2 weeks. 

well its 2 weeks later and creamer still has a head tilt, but he is a lot more active. I do understand head tilts can take months to cure. \

However Peanut butter has only seemed to have gotten worse. I don’t know much more that the vet can do for him? I am going to make another vet visit for as soon as possible. I have been making sure he gets all the things he needs. He is giving the correct amounts of pellets, clean water, hay, and veggies every day as well as the other rabbits.  

Do you guys have any thoughts as to what this might be? Anything maybe the vet might have missed? 

Also I have to go on a trip at the end of this month and I am extremely worried about them. I already have someone to take care of them however the rabbits cant go to their house they will have to stay home. Should I leave the vets number for them incase something goes wrong while I am gone? It is only a 4 day trip but I am worried! 

Thank you all for your help!

[DanaNM]

Since Creamer showed similar symptoms, I think your vet is right about it being something contagious, and EC was the first thing that popped into my mind.

I don’t have any experience with EC, so hopefully other members chime in.

Maybe Peanut is having a negative reaction to the Panacur?

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[Deleted User]

Bombur has EC and he has been on two rounds of Odibendazole for treatment, and is awaiting round three when his white blood cell count is higher. This is 3 rounds of treatment in 4 months, so it really is something you’ll need to wait out. He has more good days than bad days, but the symptoms are still present. Honestly the best thing to have is patience. It can take a while for the symptoms to go away. Bombur started showing less symptoms 3 weeks after treatment, but started presenting them again 2 weeks after his treatment was finished. Give it time.

[Jay]

Posted By Asriel and Bombur on 5/02/2018 10:19 PM

Bombur has EC and he has been on two rounds of Odibendazole for treatment, and is awaiting round three when his white blood cell count is higher. This is 3 rounds of treatment in 4 months, so it really is something you’ll need to wait out. He has more good days than bad days, but the symptoms are still present. Honestly the best thing to have is patience. It can take a while for the symptoms to go away. Bombur started showing less symptoms 3 weeks after treatment, but started presenting them again 2 weeks after his treatment was finished. Give it time.

Thank you so much for your help! He is still getting worse sadly. We are getting him set up in a bigger pin. Maybe with more room to move around it will help. I will make another vet appointment to see what the vet thinks and possible continue with the panacur.

[Deleted User]

I think you should ask about either going on something stronger to treat the EC and to do a standard 28 day course. I’m a little surprised they only gave you a 2 week course. 2 weeks isn’t really even enough time to scratch the surface of something like EC.

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