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Any experts out there who can help?

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Stephy

Alpha Buck
Hi everyone

I wonder if anyone can suggest what may help my little Tilly's snuffliness (see website below). She is still sneezing and has one 'milky' eye after her myxi, but is otherwise fine and absolutely perky (she is no worse than before). However it must be very irritating/tiring for her - especially when she has a sneezing fit. I know my (very helpful) vets have said that it is almost certainly due to permanent damage to her air passages, internal membranes, etc. but I was wondering if I can offer her relief in any way?

Thanks. :)
 
Has the Vet attempted to flush the nasolacrimal duct or does Vet think it is scar tissue blocking it rather than a plug of pus ?

I have seen good results from using Tiacil as a nasal drop in some snuffly Buns.
Tiacil is actually an antibiotic eye drop and aswell as an antibiotic it contains an anti-inflammatory. Using a topical anti-inflammatory may be helpful.

http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Virbac_Limited/Tiacil_Ophthalmic_Solution/-35141.html

If your Vet is not happy about prescribing Tiacil for this purpose you could try using Paediatric Saline Nasal Drops. You can buy these in most pharmacies

http://www.patient.co.uk/pharmacy/Nasosal_Childrens_Sterile_Nasal_Drops.htm?ID=NACND10
 
Thank you for that. The vet seems to think that it is the tissude damage (i.e. I presume scar tissue) which is causing the problem. I will look into both of your suggestions - is it definitely ok to use the children's nose drops on bunnies? :)
 
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