Snuffles advice

bridget · Jul 18, 2009

Hi

We give Kirk his meds for snuffles twice a day but we're going on holiday at the end of September and Brian's mum is coming here to after buns again. It's too difficult for her to syringe feed Kirk his meds. Can I take Kirk to the vet for a penicillin injection that will last? I just don't know what else to do. He won't eat anything with the meds on - he just refuses. I've tried and tried with him but he is extremely stubborn. He is also really difficult to handle so she won't be able to hold him and syringe the medication to him.

thanks

Dustyrabbit · Jul 18, 2009

You will need to ask your vet if it is appropriate to give a long lasting antibiotic to cover for your holiday period.

If its not a possiblilty you will have to find someone else to look after him who can manage to give the meds.

It is a difficult problem isn't it, we had trouble with our old bunny who needed special care but we were lucky enough to find a lovely lady not too far away who takes rescues and does holiday boarding (she was recommended by our vet) and she took fabulous care of him while we were away.

abbymarysmokey · Jul 18, 2009

Even long lasting penicillins need to be administered every 3 days or so.

Although if you started him on a course of penicillin now, he may be well enough by September for you to risk leaving it as long as once per week.

It's always a risk though, so see what your vet thinks.

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