Buuny_Friend
Mama Doe
Do you think it's a good thing to have in the house 'just in case'?
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Fibreflex
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hurricanhoney
Wise Old Thumper
I've got it just in case. I also have two other sorts of probiotics which I must say have come in handy.
Buuny_Friend
Mama Doe
Is the general consensus (sp?!) that pro-biotics are a good thing.
I spoke to a vet recently who's views are that they are a waste of time and just 'fashionable' (his words).
I spoke to a vet recently who's views are that they are a waste of time and just 'fashionable' (his words).
hurricanhoney
Wise Old Thumper
I've always used them when my rabbits are ill and especially after Honey has her VHD jab as she usually stops eating and I find it helps.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I only use them if the Rabbit is on Depocillin or any abx with a high risk of gut dysbiosis or if he/she has an obvious GI disturbance.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Do you consider baytril to be one of those?
Personally I do not routinely use a probiotic for a Rabbit on Baytril.
But if people are advised to do so by their Vet they should take that advice
Buuny_Friend
Mama Doe
So in that case are you simply using it for the extra fibre? Would you use it if the Rabbit clearly had an irritated gut/bladder?
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I use them (probiotics in general, not just Fibreplex) in cases of GI disturbance-ie GI stasis, Diarrhoea etc
Basically they are just supportive and so wont do any harm if you choose to use them for anyBun who was in anyway unwell.
Buuny_Friend
Mama Doe
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you
What products would you recommend? x
If the Bun is a poor hay eater then Fibreplex.
I'd also use Fibreplex in cases of Diarrhoea or for a Bun on a 'high risk' abx
Some Buns wont eat Fibreplex and they find having it syringed into them very stressful. So even though they do not have the added fibre water soluable probiotics are useful- Bio Lapis or Avipro Plus
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