rabbitapril
Mama Doe
I have been given these from different vets for different bunnies in the past.
Can anyone tell me how they differ and what they do diffrently.:?
Can anyone tell me how they differ and what they do diffrently.:?
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Metaclop/ domperidome.
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Metoclopromide increases the rate of gut motility at the top end of the GI tract
Domperidone increases gut motility in the lower GI tract
Domperidone increases gut motility in the lower GI tract
rabbitapril
Mama Doe
Thanks for your answer.
This raises more questions.
The problem is I dont realy know the questons:roll:
What has been the problem with some of my buns that has made them require one type of medication rather than the other:? (this is a thought I dont expect anyone to answer
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I will be seeing one of my vets on tuesday, I will ask her then.
I just was just curious and always wanting to learn.
This raises more questions.
The problem is I dont realy know the questons:roll:
What has been the problem with some of my buns that has made them require one type of medication rather than the other:? (this is a thought I dont expect anyone to answer
)I will be seeing one of my vets on tuesday, I will ask her then.
I just was just curious and always wanting to learn.
With respect. Domperidone is marketed for humans as acting on the upper end of the gut.
It is pharmacologically related to metaclopramide but does not cross the blood brain barrier so it does not have the neurological side effects.
It certainly acts throughout the whole gut in rabbits, (unlike metaclopramide which only acts on the upper GI tract).
My rabbit Thumper, would take domperidone much more easily than Zantac (ranitidine) & it was more effective for his severe caecal issues. He had no side effects when he needed over double the recommended dose for rabbits.
It is pharmacologically related to metaclopramide but does not cross the blood brain barrier so it does not have the neurological side effects.
It certainly acts throughout the whole gut in rabbits, (unlike metaclopramide which only acts on the upper GI tract).
My rabbit Thumper, would take domperidone much more easily than Zantac (ranitidine) & it was more effective for his severe caecal issues. He had no side effects when he needed over double the recommended dose for rabbits.
