hello all:
i am new to this forum, and would appreciate some advice from other members about my rabbit, binky.
binky has been having urination problems for about two and a half weeks or so.
i have taken him to the vet twice in that time.
the first visit, binky was prescribed antibiotics (baytril 25 mg/ml) at 0.8 ml orally every 12 hours, and an anti-inflammatory (meloxicam liquid 1 mg/ml) to be given once daily. i was also told to keep his hindquarters as clean of urine as possible, because of scalding; to make sure he is taking enough water; to avoid calcium-rich foods, such as kale and other cabbage-like veggies.
the second visit was necessary because binky's hindquarters are often soggy with urine; he is pretty lethargic most of the time; and sores were developing on his backside. the vet told me i was doing fine with binky, and to finish the course of antibiotics. she took xrays and an ultrasound (no obvious stones, but lots of sludge, which she apparently expelled manually). i'm to contact her wednesday this coming week to give her an update on his condition.
now, the urine scalding has taken a toll: reddened skin on belly, back legs, rump; balding in parts, and clumping/tangles in others; at least two sores. binky is constantly trying to wash himself clean; other times, he just hunkers down; he's very lethargic, although his appetite doesn't seem too bad. i'm keeping up the washing with fresh, only slightly warm water, because i'm afraid to irritate his skin any further.
i was hoping someone could give me some advice on anything else i could do for my rabbit: to decrease discomfort; to treat his sores and raw skin; to get him to drink more water; etc. any advice would be so appreciated.
thanks in advance
i am new to this forum, and would appreciate some advice from other members about my rabbit, binky.
binky has been having urination problems for about two and a half weeks or so.
i have taken him to the vet twice in that time.
the first visit, binky was prescribed antibiotics (baytril 25 mg/ml) at 0.8 ml orally every 12 hours, and an anti-inflammatory (meloxicam liquid 1 mg/ml) to be given once daily. i was also told to keep his hindquarters as clean of urine as possible, because of scalding; to make sure he is taking enough water; to avoid calcium-rich foods, such as kale and other cabbage-like veggies.
the second visit was necessary because binky's hindquarters are often soggy with urine; he is pretty lethargic most of the time; and sores were developing on his backside. the vet told me i was doing fine with binky, and to finish the course of antibiotics. she took xrays and an ultrasound (no obvious stones, but lots of sludge, which she apparently expelled manually). i'm to contact her wednesday this coming week to give her an update on his condition.
now, the urine scalding has taken a toll: reddened skin on belly, back legs, rump; balding in parts, and clumping/tangles in others; at least two sores. binky is constantly trying to wash himself clean; other times, he just hunkers down; he's very lethargic, although his appetite doesn't seem too bad. i'm keeping up the washing with fresh, only slightly warm water, because i'm afraid to irritate his skin any further.
i was hoping someone could give me some advice on anything else i could do for my rabbit: to decrease discomfort; to treat his sores and raw skin; to get him to drink more water; etc. any advice would be so appreciated.
thanks in advance
