Baytril concerns

FORUM

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 4sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 17 years, 3 months ago by Sarita.

Viewing 4 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 11/05/2008 at 2:40 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
  Moderator
  18092 posts
  I’m really worried about Bindi. Since I started him on Baytril Saturday he’s been totally not interested in his hay. He is just picking at it and his poops are really small. Usually he is a total hay pig. Could this be a side effect?
- 11/05/2008 at 2:53 PM
  Sarita
  Participant
  18851 posts
  Possibly. I would call your vet and see if she can prescribe something else.
  
  Many times Baytril can cause an upset stomach – it is also possible that he is not eating because he doesn’t feel good from the infection – how long has he been on the baytril?
- 11/05/2008 at 8:48 PM
  KatnipCrzy
  Participant
  2981 posts
  I do not have any personal experience with dosing bunnies with Baytril, but it always a good idea to keep your vet informed. That way medical records/comments/progress notes can be entered and evaluated if Bindi needs to go on antibiotics in the future. Better than trying to remember which meds he was on before and what his reaction was.
- 11/06/2008 at 11:07 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
  Moderator
  18092 posts
  He started Baytril on Saturday. He goes back to the vet on Monday for a re-check. I was not happy to see he also had some very squishy poops this morning, really soft and stuck to his fur, only a small amount but he hasn’t had any more of those today.
- 11/06/2008 at 11:29 AM
  Sarita
  Participant
  18851 posts
  Well, if he’s started eating I would continue to keep him on the Baytril until you talk w/the vet – taking him off before getting something else will only keep his infection from continuing to clear up.
  
  On Monday I would mention my concerns and see what else the vet advises.
  
  Some antibiotics do have more side effects than others but sometimes the positives are going to outweigh the side effects in the long run when taking medications.
Author

Messages

Viewing 4 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.