Reclusive Bun

[Jordan]

So a little back story. Koda is usually really active and loves to be around my husband and I. For breakfast she always gets her pellets and by 10 am or so they are usually consumed. Last Tuesday we took her to the vet to get fixed but they wouldn’t do it because of her having a runny nose. They gave me some antibiotics to give her for a week to treat a respritory infection, but she’s still kinda sneezy almost a week later.. Today she’s been really reclusive. She’s hid in the bathroom all day and she didn’t eat all of her pellets this morning… and like I said that’s strange for her because she loves her pellets. Has anyone else had this happen? Could it be the medicine? Should I call the vet? It’s only been going on today, but I am still worried. I just want my happy bunny back!

[GarfyTheLop]

If she’s not eating and acting differently I would 100% take her to the vet

[sarahthegemini]

I agree – being reluctant to eat pellets would be a big sign that something is up if she usually eats them enthusiastically. Plus hiding out. Could you take her to a vet? It’s good that it’s ‘only been going on today’ but as you probably already know, bunnies can decline very quickly so it’s good to get her checked out asap.

Do you think her medicine has helped her runny nose at all?

[Jordan]

Her nose is still kind of runny but not as bad. She has an appointment Thursday to see the vet again. After I posted this she came back out and started being social again and ate the rest of her pellets and drank a lot. So I’m not really sure what was going on. She seemed kinda stressed but nothing has been going on differently besides the antibiotics

[Wick & Fable]

If she had a URI, the antibiotics course should have lasted until the symptoms were at least gone. Still having a runny nose most likely means the infection still exists. Maybe open up a dialogue about continuing the antibiotics so it doesn’t worsen, if it is indeed a URI? I find some vets treat URI’s on an “as needed” basis (i.e. treat it when there’s a lot of sneezing, then stop when it has lessened), rather than doing one longer course to try and get rid of the entire infection. Also, make sure your vet gives you probiotics whenever prescribed antibiotics! This will make sure the antibiotics do not hinder her digestion/make her gassy. Antibiotics can make a young rabbit feel bad digestive wise without a probiotic.

Sending vibes!!

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.

[Jordan]

Her belly may be bothering her because of the antibiotics! I’ll be sure when she goes back to the vet to mention probiotics. I’m hoping when I get off work and go home that she’ll seem more of herself. The antibiotic was for a week. I’m afraid they’ll have to put her on another course of it before they can spray her. Which I’m hoping they can do it because her territorial poops are getting annoying hahah

[Wick & Fable]

Since spaying is a more invasive procedure than a neuter, I think having her the healthiest is best before a spay, though it’s ultimately your decision, along with veterinary consult. Territorial poops are indeed annoying, but it can be calming to know your rabbit is getting healthier as well.

For the probiotic Wick gets, it’s a powder that I store in the fridge, and I feed a sprinkle to him on a wet piece of lettuce about 1-2 hours after each antibiotic administration. This was a daily routine for 3 months while Wick fought his URI (a very pesky one; 3 months is not a normal length for treatment), and whenever he gets antibiotic treatments, like right now for his ringworm infection.

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