Levi updates!

[Levilovescelery]

So Levi has been here about a week and two days,took him home last monday at night.Today and yesterday he’s been more active,so I’m hoping that means he is starting to feel better and recover from his respritory infection!He’s been so sassy haha when i fed him his celery treat he jerked it from me,like “That’s MY celery!Don’t touch!”.And he has been playing with his toy more,he has a wood strawberry chew toy but he seems to like some cat bell balls I got for him.And his poop and pee isn’t mainly in one spot like before (which had made it seem like he was mostly laying in the same pace all day)so I’m assuming he’s up and moving about more.Still sniffly and sneezes a bit but the sneezing is a bit less and he seems to breathe a little bit better!I also started feeding him less pellets because before i let him eat how ever much he wanted and he gets them evenings instead of morning this seems to be encouraging him to eat more hay.I am a little concerned about how much water he is drinking though,I dump it out and refill his water bowl every morning and when I get home from work not much has been drank at all!I don’t know how much bunnies normally drink.He isn’t too big I was told he is a bit over 2 months and born november 29th I don’t know if that’s true butI think he is between 2 and 4 months maybe and a mini rex so he is small.

[Deleted User]

Bunnies tend to poop/pee in one or two corners of their enclosure, so that’s not concerning. It helps a lot for litter training, so be glad if he’s going in just one spot. It’s good that he’s getting better with the infection, and the reduction in pellets to encourage hay eating. For the water, what could be useful is to measure it out before putting it into his dish, and then measuring it in the morning to see how much he’s drank throughout the day/night. Bombur was just diagnosed with EC, and he had been drinking 2 full water dishes a day, so we started measuring how much was in each dish to monitor him.

[Levilovescelery]

I could try that.and he wasnt peeing or pooping anywhere but in the middle except a few stray poops and he’d frequently be laying on that pile is what i meant.It wasn’t the same,now his pee is usually in the corners but not everything is in that one spot where he would lay

[Deleted User]

I know that pain all too well. My problem child, Bombur, takes all his hay out of his hay rack and pees in it, then sits in it for hours until I come home. He’s had 2 sanitary shaves in the past month.

[Bam]

A bun is supposed to drink 100 ml water per kilo body weight (roughly 2 pounds). That’s if the bun eats only dry food. If the diet contains veggies, it drinks considerably less. During antibiotic treatment, the water consumption can be higher.

It sounds like he’s feeling better though, that’s lovely news ?

Forum leaders delete repeat posts when we see them, so never mind that ?

[Levilovescelery]

Oh my gosh!I’m glad I don’t have to get Levi shaved.He did stop doing it which os what makes me think it was just from him being sick because he was not as active and maybe spent his time resting there.He still is sick but getting better.

[Levilovescelery]

Thanks bam and Asriel, I think I will try measuring his water the next couple days.Just to make sure.And he gets a bit of celery most days but I’m planning on including more veggies that would be an actual part of the meal and not a snack,just haven’t decided what and where to get it yet.

[Levilovescelery]

Will post more here on saturday!He’s going back to the vet.

[Levilovescelery]

I used his syringe one day to make him drink a tiny bit of water and I guess he realized he was thirsty because then in his cage he started drinking normal again!And at the vet today I mentioned that he was shaking his head and scratching his ears and well he has an ear infection now too.So I have to go in twice a week now for pennicilin shots,I got him some flea and tick meds so he won’t get any of those (probabably a good idea because I work with dogs)and he gets ear drops now 6 drops in each ear twice a day.He doesn’t like the ear drops its so hard to get the right amount in he squirms and tries to scratch his ear and shake his head.And his weight went from 2.5 pounds to 2.8!

[Deleted User]

What did you get for flea and tick meds? bunnies can die from certain ones. they can’t have the same as what a dog or a cat can have.

[Levilovescelery]

I haven’t given him it yet,its what the vet gave me though.It’s revolution but the kind for kittens and puppies.

[Bam]

Revolution is bunny safe. There’s no special formulation for rabbits, you use the same as for kittens and pups. Substance name selamectin. It’s very good and very safe.

There is stuff to avoid, particularly fipronil (found in Frontline and Sentry and Effipro and other antiparasitics. It’s OTC, so that’s why we always issue a warning against it as soon as anyone mentions antiparasitics. it’s so easy to get hold of, yet deadly toxic to buns.

[Bladesmith]

They can have celery? Oh Clover is going to be in heaven.

[Levilovescelery]

Lol yeah I have seen several lists with bunny safe foods mention celery.but as a snack and not too much of it.Its safe and not particularly bad just not as healthy as other veggies.And I think Levi’s ear infection seems to be getting better but he is still stuggling with the respritory one.Am having to gather resources again because I am almost broke haha I literally have 8 dollars just about but I have a few things I’ve been meaning to sell and also get payed soon.And food and bills for the month for both Levi and I are already taken care of,Just finding enough money for his shots.I have enough to ride the bus for a while so I’ll figure it out.I did happen to have a gift card from Christmas,Levi got a new log to play with and I got urine stain and odor remover!Yay!

[Wick & Fable]

Sometimes antibiotics need a longer course, and sometimes you need to switch do a different one. Think of it as puzzle pieces. Some antibiotics won’t fit, but when you find the one that does, it works very nicely to rid the infection over time.

Be sure to monitor his poops during antibiotic use so you can see if it’s messing with his gut.

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.

[Levilovescelery]

Thanks wick,I have been.He is on a probiotic too.He is starting twice a week penicillin shots and is on something called tribrissen too.And his ear drops.He doesn’t like those haha it seems to make him uncomfortable.But the woman I know who fosters rabbits says that as his ear infection gets better it won’t be as uncomfortable for him when I give him those

[Levilovescelery]

Oh and I heard Levi tooth purr for the first time yesterday or the day before!I was petting him

[Wick & Fable]

That’s great to hear! It’s worth mentioning that if Levi’s ear starts feeling better, he’ll feel a bit better overall. This means his immune system may get a nice boost to help the URI.

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.

[Levilovescelery]

I hope so!I was not able to get Levi to the vet today because of traffic am hoping to tomorrow for his shot

[Vienna Blue in France]

I notice than when mine eat celery they pee soooooo much more.
Its like 90% water !!!!!

They have endives and celery and the litter tray is like a swimming pool. They do not have water in their pen…. never used to put their nose in it. (They do when they’re outside in nice weather obviously, but they still don’t drink)

Re celery, i may be overthinking, but i cut it (or just snap it in two) across the fibres, just in case they suck it down and have an 8 inch bit of celery fibre in their intestines….

[Bam]

I cut celery too, in like 1/2 inch long pieces.

My Bam’s favorite is fennel. It’s good because it’s low in calcium.

[Levilovescelery]

I always cut his.And Levi’s ear infection was gone but he had to go without meds for about 3 days I could not get to the vet!!but, his ear infection is gone!yaaay! and they switched him to baytril and he gets saline drops in his nose

[Levilovescelery]

I always cut his.And Levi’s ear infection was gone but he had to go without meds for about 3 days I could not get to the vet!!but, his ear infection is gone!yaaay! and they switched him to baytril and he gets saline drops in his nose

[Levilovescelery]

and in other news,Levi has been peeing on everyone!his first vet visit he peed on me and i had to wait in a waiting room covered in bunny pee and now he decided to pee on my boyfreind and has peed on me 2 other times…hahaha little imp!

[Levilovescelery]

Levi’s ear infection is gone,and since they switched him to baytril last week I have seen so much improvement!

[Levilovescelery]

No more sneezing!They also had me put saline drops in his nose which helped too. He is breathing so much better

[Wick & Fable]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad he’s recovering well with the treatment

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.

[Levilovescelery]

Thanks wick.I havent been on in a while because if a lot of personal stuff going on but to summarize I moved.Much more pet friendly here but levi ran out of meds and I couldnt afford it until today.I took him to the vet and they said he doesnt need his baytril anymore!He just needs a few more penicillin shots and they said something about something can cause them to get the snuffles or something the vet talks to fast for me to piece that together.And I had to stop occasionally giving him treats because the vet said we dont want to upset his digestive system right now(he liked spinach,his tummy didn’t.his poops were a little too soft and I had to wipe him down a bit)

[Levilovescelery]

Thanks wick.I havent been on in a while because if a lot of personal stuff going on but to summarize I moved.Much more pet friendly here but levi ran out of meds and I couldnt afford it until today.I took him to the vet and they said he doesnt need his baytril anymore!He just needs a few more penicillin shots and they said something about something can cause them to get the snuffles or something the vet talks to fast for me to piece that together.And I had to stop occasionally giving him treats because the vet said we dont want to upset his digestive system right now(he liked spinach,his tummy didn’t.his poops were a little too soft and I had to wipe him down a bit)

[Wick & Fable]

So sometimes the antibiotics will kill a good portion of the infection, enough that symptoms stop so medication is stopped; however if a rabbit’s immune system weakens due to stress or another condition, the left over infection may take that opportunity to grow again and show up. Maybe that’s what they were trying to explain? Essentially it can come back if Levi’s immune system can’t continually suppress whatever infection amount is left over, if any. If it’s truly all gone, no worries. But we can’t stick a swab in their noses and wipe to check that, so you just need to be observant.

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.

[Levilovescelery]

yes.and unfortunately I think that is now the issue.Because the lady i was living with did some crazy stuff(not gonna get into that drama here)and I had to move and quit my job.I am literally almost broke right now and he couldn’t get those last 2 shots.and his vet is half an hour away.He also is showing signs of being ready to be neutered now,but its gonna have to wait because he is getting a slight discharge again.Nothing severe but still.I get tax money tomorrow i was gonna use for a neuter but that can wait.Going to try to find a new and closer vet and take him for a checkup…and also the lady I was with before was asking for money every month that i owed her for room and board that apparently her boss did not know about so i now get 50 extra a month since i don’t have to pay that.So hopefully neuter as soon as he recovers

[Levilovescelery]

(to clarify,her job was to house me sort of.cls worker i think?I live with mine but usually they go to someones apartment to help them out if thety have certain disabilities or whatever.So,that was her boss’s business lol)

[Deleted User]

I think the good thing with this is that it’s not an absolute necessity to have Levi neutered because, obviously he’s not a a girl, so he doesn’t have those high cancer risks. The behavior might be obnoxious at times, and all that pee and poop everywhere will make you want to tear your hair out, but it’s not the biggest concern. I agree that taking care of whatever is going on is top priority. At least he’s a strong little fighter

[Levilovescelery]

yep,And he was only showing faint signs of being sick and seems fine today,Hopefully still going to the vet today(if my ride is still available!)then I will know for sure and can go ahead if he is not sick and see if he is ready and healthy enough to schedule a neuter

[Levilovescelery]

i am also going out of town from the 2nd to the 7th to go to disneyland (I was invited by the owner of the place I found services to help me become more independent and have a home through)but I have a freind who fosters rescue bunnies who will be watching Levi.She has way more experience than I do so I trust that he will be safe and if anything went wrong she would know

[Levilovescelery]

So Levi wasn’t sick-he got completely better.And today I brought him back from his overnight stay at the vet-he was neutered yesterday.The biggest things I think it will help with is litterbox training and also he has peed on the floor my bed and on 2 people.The peeing is the big one haha

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