christine knowles
Young Bun
my rabbit walks and keeps falling to the right hand side, vet does not know, looks like his hips have failed,does anyone know what this is, thanks
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Tuckerbunnies
Wise Old Thumper
I would take your rabbit to the vets as it could be e.cuniculi.
What tests has the vet done already to rule out potential problems?
Can you describe what happens in more detail please, including: is the head tilted to the right or kept upright, is it the back or front end that falls over, does he/she sit normally, how does the fall happen - does one leg collapse or does the rabbit roll over on it's side?
Can you describe what happens in more detail please, including: is the head tilted to the right or kept upright, is it the back or front end that falls over, does he/she sit normally, how does the fall happen - does one leg collapse or does the rabbit roll over on it's side?
lilbun
Warren Veteran
It would be a good idea for the bun to be started on treatment for e.c. panacur/lapizole, antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory; If no response to the treatment further tests wil be needed: xrays of the hips/spine/legs and blood tests.
How old is the rabbit and what is his breed/weight? Did the vet check his ears?
How old is the rabbit and what is his breed/weight? Did the vet check his ears?
christine knowles
Young Bun
the vet has only done basic test,s .his back legs are not working he is dragging them behind and going round in circles, the vet has given him a large anti inflamatory injection but also the vet seems to think thumper is quite old, and suggested that if this does not work maybe we should call it a day,
lilbun
Warren Veteran
It would be worth getting a second opinion from a vet who is an expert in rabbit medicine before 'calling it a day'. Whilst it is possible it is untreatable I think a vet should at least try to give a diagnosis before reaching this decision :?
the bunny girl
Warren Scout
As others have said it could be an ear infection or EC , how old is your rabbit ?
christine knowles
Young Bun
Update on little Thumper
Hi thanks to you all for your replies and support, I have taken Thumper to an exotic vet recommended by a Rabbit Rescue Centre, he has kept him in overnight and is doing an xray tomorrow to establish what is up with him, fingers crossed he can treat him and make him well again.
Thanks again to you all for your advise you really do know your stuff when it comes to Bunnies.
Chrissy x
Hi thanks to you all for your replies and support, I have taken Thumper to an exotic vet recommended by a Rabbit Rescue Centre, he has kept him in overnight and is doing an xray tomorrow to establish what is up with him, fingers crossed he can treat him and make him well again.
Thanks again to you all for your advise you really do know your stuff when it comes to Bunnies.
Chrissy x
Happy Hopping
Wise Old Thumper
Since your vet doesn't even know something like this, I would get a vet who's a rabbit specialist. You pay the same.
Em&Leo
Young Bun
my bun had the same symptons the other week, he went to the vets and they gave him an anti inflamatory injection and panacur, he was back on his feet again unaided by the end of the day, its worth giving it a try, EC affects the nervous system and that's probably why he can't balance, sit up etc. Leo was exactly the same, hope he gets better soon x
christine knowles
Young Bun
Little Thumper update
Hi
Little Thumper still struggling, I took him to an exotic vet on your advise it cost #200 for a consultation and and x ray, I was told that he is producing too much vitamin 'c' and to reduce his diet to hey and water, I have done this, yesterday I received the results of his blood test which confirmed he has EC, at first I was frightened of losing him but the vet said it is treatable with medicine for 6 weeks, I have to treat his partner too. I will let you know what medicine he gives me tomorrow and update you, the least I can do is share the knowledge with you after all the help and support you have all given to me.
Bigh thank you.
Chrissy
Hi
Little Thumper still struggling, I took him to an exotic vet on your advise it cost #200 for a consultation and and x ray, I was told that he is producing too much vitamin 'c' and to reduce his diet to hey and water, I have done this, yesterday I received the results of his blood test which confirmed he has EC, at first I was frightened of losing him but the vet said it is treatable with medicine for 6 weeks, I have to treat his partner too. I will let you know what medicine he gives me tomorrow and update you, the least I can do is share the knowledge with you after all the help and support you have all given to me.
Bigh thank you.
Chrissy
christine knowles
Young Bun
hi
Little thumper is still batling on not much improvment as yet , he is on panacur , metacam and some medicine to help his water infection ,just wondring how long before we see some improvement if anyone knows, many thanks
chrissy
Little thumper is still batling on not much improvment as yet , he is on panacur , metacam and some medicine to help his water infection ,just wondring how long before we see some improvement if anyone knows, many thanks
chrissy
lilbun
Warren Veteran
I'm sorry to hear he's still struggling.
Every case is different, so it's difficult to answer your question, i'm afraid.
The trouble with E.c. is you can kill the parasite but the damage has already been done, and this is irreversable. That doesn't mean things can't improve. Hopefully in time the brain can find new 'pathways' around the damaged areas but it really depends how much damage has been done. Things can improve quickly, slowly or not at all.
How is he in himself?
christine knowles
Young Bun
hi
Little thumper in himself is eating well and he is very friendly, he has lost a lot of weight, but this could also be due to change of diet on advice from new vet, also his back right leg when hoping about some times his toes are curled under .
chrissy
Little thumper in himself is eating well and he is very friendly, he has lost a lot of weight, but this could also be due to change of diet on advice from new vet, also his back right leg when hoping about some times his toes are curled under .
chrissy
christine knowles
Young Bun
Update on Little Thumper
I'm afraid the little fella didn't make a recovery, I took him to the exotic vet who has been treating him on Tues re his weight loss. They did more blood tests but couldn't find the cause of his weight loss, he had lost 20% of his weight although he was always hungry and eating well. The vet thought it was a tumour but said it could be in several places (he used more technical names) and he said Thumper would suffer if they did any more investigating and as he was so thin and weak he wasn't well enough to undertake any more. We made the decision upon his advise and put Thumper to sleep, we took him and have been out tonight to bury him in a special place we know and have planted a baby conifer to mark his grave. This has been very upsetting for myself and Gary we are devestated and miss him so much, he was so special to us.
Thanks for all your help and support. Take good care of them bunnies.
Chrissy
p s Blackberry his girlfriend misses him too.
I'm afraid the little fella didn't make a recovery, I took him to the exotic vet who has been treating him on Tues re his weight loss. They did more blood tests but couldn't find the cause of his weight loss, he had lost 20% of his weight although he was always hungry and eating well. The vet thought it was a tumour but said it could be in several places (he used more technical names) and he said Thumper would suffer if they did any more investigating and as he was so thin and weak he wasn't well enough to undertake any more. We made the decision upon his advise and put Thumper to sleep, we took him and have been out tonight to bury him in a special place we know and have planted a baby conifer to mark his grave. This has been very upsetting for myself and Gary we are devestated and miss him so much, he was so special to us.
Thanks for all your help and support. Take good care of them bunnies.
Chrissy
p s Blackberry his girlfriend misses him too.
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