Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
As I posted quite lengthy threads about these 2 special bunnies recently I thought it would be nice just to give a quick update on them.
Here is Elwoods original thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=151685&highlight=elwood
He has now had a complete check up by the vet who cannot find any obvious change in him, which is what we thought would be the case. Thankfully his behviour has now returned to normal of it's own accord, he is back to being a happy, loving, cuddly bunny.
If his negative behviours start again the vet recommended giving him rescue remedy to see if this has any effect and Metacam in case of headaches etc. She did not feel there was any sedatives or other medication we could safely give him. So we are now stocked up on rescue remedy and we are enjoying every cuddly day we have with him to the full
Here is Austin's original thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=150031&highlight=Austin
Austin is still having problems with incontinence but we are gradually working our way through various meds and tests to see if anything helps. We never managed to get a wee sample but a course of Septrin does seem to have reduced both his drinking and weeing. It hasn't however helped the mucus in his poop. If anything it has got worse. We have sent off a mucus and fecal sample and should get the results next week. I am desperate to get some salazopyrin for him as I think this will really help him, but understandably the vets want to rule out any infections etc first. He is having regular Zantac to see if this helps settle his stomach as it is so gurggly and windy.
His skin is now looking a lot better.
It had got to the stage where he was making such a mess that we were finding it nearly impossible to exercise him. We were spending hours afterwards washing the floor and the carpet was constantly smelly and wet. After discussions with the vet we now exercise him in nappies and it is working out really well for him and us. It means he gets a lot more free range time as there is no mess and it also keeps his legs dry so they don't get sore.
He never has the same one on for more than a few hours before we change it and he only needs his little tail washed afterwards
It doesn't bother his in the least, in fact he seems much happier now.
Here is Elwoods original thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=151685&highlight=elwood
He has now had a complete check up by the vet who cannot find any obvious change in him, which is what we thought would be the case. Thankfully his behviour has now returned to normal of it's own accord, he is back to being a happy, loving, cuddly bunny.
If his negative behviours start again the vet recommended giving him rescue remedy to see if this has any effect and Metacam in case of headaches etc. She did not feel there was any sedatives or other medication we could safely give him. So we are now stocked up on rescue remedy and we are enjoying every cuddly day we have with him to the full
Here is Austin's original thread
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=150031&highlight=Austin
Austin is still having problems with incontinence but we are gradually working our way through various meds and tests to see if anything helps. We never managed to get a wee sample but a course of Septrin does seem to have reduced both his drinking and weeing. It hasn't however helped the mucus in his poop. If anything it has got worse. We have sent off a mucus and fecal sample and should get the results next week. I am desperate to get some salazopyrin for him as I think this will really help him, but understandably the vets want to rule out any infections etc first. He is having regular Zantac to see if this helps settle his stomach as it is so gurggly and windy.
His skin is now looking a lot better.
It had got to the stage where he was making such a mess that we were finding it nearly impossible to exercise him. We were spending hours afterwards washing the floor and the carpet was constantly smelly and wet. After discussions with the vet we now exercise him in nappies and it is working out really well for him and us. It means he gets a lot more free range time as there is no mess and it also keeps his legs dry so they don't get sore.
He never has the same one on for more than a few hours before we change it and he only needs his little tail washed afterwards
It doesn't bother his in the least, in fact he seems much happier now.
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