bunnylover2010
Young Bun
Hi,
Has anyone ever used Metronizadol for there bun's ear infection or sniffles.
If so did it help?
Has anyone ever used Metronizadol for there bun's ear infection or sniffles.
If so did it help?
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Help on Metronizadol.
- Thread starter bunnylover2010
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Yes. Bristol Vet hospital prescribed it alongside Baytril and metacam for a severe ear infection for one of my bunnies
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=244341&highlight=metronidazole
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=244341&highlight=metronidazole
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
Another yes! Santa had it for her tooth-root related snuffles and it worked really well. The only time I knew her with a completely dry nose was when she had metronidazole. It works on anaerobic bacteria (i.e. those who don't use oxygen to multiply) so it is good for deep abscesses etc where the bacteria are likely to be anaerobic. It also kills clostridia, which is the main culprit of poorly bun tummies on antibiotics so it's pretty safe too. One of my favourites, when used in the right circumstances of course!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yes, I have a Bun on it at the moment 
bunnylover2010
Young Bun
I have just tried given him Metronizadol with some honey ( crushed the tab) and he did not touch it
He has his metacam on apple which he loves do you think I can put the Metronizadol with his metacam and apple?? he may not notice it then.
He has his metacam on apple which he loves do you think I can put the Metronizadol with his metacam and apple?? he may not notice it then.
parsnipbun
Wise Old Thumper
as above - I have a bun on it at the moment. We also have abx as ear drops direct.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I have just tried given him Metronizadol with some honey ( crushed the tab) and he did not touch it
He has his metacam on apple which he loves do you think I can put the Metronizadol with his metacam and apple?? he may not notice it then.
The tabs dissolve well in water so I do that and administer it directly into Buns mouth via a syringe. Metacam tastes nicer than Metronidazole so its not surprising that your Bun will Metacam easily.
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
Yes that's what I did too. I sucked it up into a syringe with a little water and a drop of echinacea tincture. That was yummy too and Santa would take it without a problem. You just have to make sure you get all the sediment out of the syringe so you may need to add a little more liquid to get the last few bits out.
I have also had success by squishing it into a slice of banana for a very greedy bun!
I have also had success by squishing it into a slice of banana for a very greedy bun!
