Okay, Jen still has a snotty nose & on and off raspy breathing. It sounds more nasel than chesty, though when she first had it the vet said her chest was rattly. None of her symptoms responded to baytril. Thing is we arent sure whats wrong...Vet doesnt thing its pasturella because its not severe enough, sometimes her nose is just a bit damp, other times theres a fair amount of clear liquid. Her breathing is only really bad when she eats. She then suspected allergies - We got rid of all bedding except the dust free hay, and still no change. Wondering what do I do now? Somehow doesnt feel right leaving it :? Xx
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Snotty nose/Raspy breathing
- Thread starter Becki xX
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Has the Vet taken a deep nasal swab to see what bugs are grown and thereby identify a more appropriate abx?
Has a Skull Xray been taken? Overgrown tooth roots can penetrate the nasal cavity and cause a chronic runny nose.
Janex
Has a Skull Xray been taken? Overgrown tooth roots can penetrate the nasal cavity and cause a chronic runny nose.
Janex
I wouldnt call in chronic tbh :? Have spoken to Zoey about a nasal swab & dont think shes overly keen. Will mention both of these to her though - Thanks Jane
xXSanta's snuffles doesn't respond to baytril any more but it does respond brilliantly to terramycin/engemycin - I wonder if it's worth asking to try a different antibiotic before ruling out an infection? Also worth asking about bisolvon - whatever the cause, bisolvon thins the mucus so makes it easier for the nose to drain and hence for the bun to breathe. I use this regularly for Santa, she is quite good at taking it directly from a syringe or you can squish it onto a little piece of apple/carrot etc.
catswhiskas
Warren Veteran
Hi Becki sounds like you are in the same boat as me. Caramel is on Bisolvon, might be worth asking for some. Its so hard to know what to suggest. Nosey rubs for Jen and a hug for you xxxxxx
catswhiskas
Warren Veteran
These bunnies ey.. I dunno... poor Jen.. How are things with her and Rhia?
Well I thought it'd settled down but Rhias fur in the hutch says otherwise :roll: Going to split them whilst Rhi's speyed, just not worth it. It'll upset her so much 'cos she loves jen, but Jen is feisty with her at the best of times. Supervised playtime I think we'll have to try. Streeeeess!!!! :shock:
