Probiotic for Buns?

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- 01/28/2018 at 11:45 AM
  Deleted User
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  I know it’s recommended for buns to be on a probiotic while on an antibiotic, and I’d really like to do that for Bombur so his gut stays in decent health. I don’t need anymore scares from him. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good bunny safe probiotic and how to administer it?
- 01/28/2018 at 11:48 AM
  Christine Ann
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  You can find Bene-bac for bunnies on amazon.
  This is what I use, it is a safe gut bacteria, and apparently very tasty. My buns love it!
  It comes in a small tube, I just squeeze some out onto my finger and let them lick it up.
  It also is on Chewy.com in a syringe, which you can administer through orally.
  Good luck!
- 01/28/2018 at 12:00 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Wick’s vet gives us powder in a pill container that we refrigerate. About one to two hours after an antibiotic administration, I sprinkle some powder on wet romaine and feed it to Wick. Unfortunately I don’t know what brand the probiotic is, but adding this is a good idea to keep the gut healthy!
  
  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.
- 01/28/2018 at 12:38 PM
  Bam
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  Benebac contains enterococcus faecium, the most prevalent bacterium in the healthy bunny gut. So that’s good. I use a British brand with that type of bacteria for Bam when he gets sticky poop.
- 01/28/2018 at 5:48 PM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  My vet always recommends Benebac for buns on antibiotics. I get the powder. Since Bindi is old and has so many issues, he gets Benebac once weekly.
- 01/29/2018 at 6:10 AM
  jerseygirl
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  I do recall BB member Vanessa saying she found Benebac always helped with Lancelot’s poos. She was treating him for EC for a long time.
  
  Protexin is another that could be suitable. http://www.thehayexperts.co.uk/protexin-professional-5g-sachet.html
  
  Some rabbit foods are also good prebiotics so it wouldn’t hurt to make sure he gets those also. Dandelion greens is a good one, apples, banana, chicory root (often sold as chews for rabbits). Apple cider vinegar also.
- 01/29/2018 at 7:01 AM
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  Awesome! Thanks guys! I ordered a few tubes of Benebac. I figure with Bombur, you can never be too careful. I heard about apple cider vinegar too, and I might start putting a little in his water dish.
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