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Help, recurrent ear problems.

Alibunmum

Alibunmum

Wise Old Thumper
Belle is my newest foster bun and has been here about a fortnight. I went out to her today and found this,
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We are going to the vet tonight but I am interested to know how people cope with recurrent ear infections. She is eating happily and seems fine in herself.
 
Oh my poor girl :cry:

That looks like bacterial otitis secondary to mites

Has she had any previous treatments do you know ?
 
Oh the poor little lady, that looks sore :cry: Great that shes still eating , hopefully that means it hasnt gone too deep.

Im glad Jane has replied, she has the best experience of this. Just wanted to send loads of vibes for her xxxxxxxx
 
All I know is that she had a problem about two months ago and was treated for it, unfortunately I don't know what with. I feel awful I hadn't noticed it before it got so bad.:cry:
 
Oh my:(

That does look sore!! I sympathize with you!! My 2 both have infections, but they don't look like that!!!

Vets will be ableto help, but I believe Jacks Jane is one of the most knowledgeable on here. Has given me some advice to o back to vets with!!! At least she's still eating!!

Best of luck to you, and bestest wishes that all gets resolved!!!

Sorry can't be more help, I'm a newbie!! :wave:
 
Hope the vet can help, poor girl. :( Her ear looks sore, but at least you have caught it before it is troubling her.
 
Hi guys, we saw the vet and he has given her an invermectin injection and canaural ear drops to give twice daily.

Barney, her partner has no signs at the moment but he was given an injection too in the hope it would stop him being infected. Back in two weeks for another injection then two weeks after that again.
 
Looks so sore! At least she's eating. It looks like Psoroptes cuniculi Ear Mites to me! Here is a link to a site, and you and other members can look and see what you think, it also has advice, but a vet would definitely be able to give the best advice. Good luck! x :)

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=rabbit+ear+infection&hl=en&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=KD8tHhUw-cvo2M:&imgrefurl=http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.com/rabbit-ear-mites.html&docid=Rl1x8zVz6HbrqM&imgurl=http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.com/images/ear-problems-in-rabbits.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=dkowT6aVGYev0QWxk8WvCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=215&vpy=116&dur=1434&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=113&ty=170&sig=113174867738656607343&page=1&tbnh=125&tbnw=125&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&biw=956&bih=466

(link)

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=ra...=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&biw=956&bih=466
 
Well, after one nights tranent her ear is looking loads better. A lot of the stuff has come off the inside of her ear and when she shakes her head bits come flying out. Bit disconcerting when that includes little black dots that move!
 
aliduncan1 said:
Well, after one nights tranent her ear is looking loads better. A lot of the stuff has come off the inside of her ear and when she shakes her head bits come flying out. Bit disconcerting when that includes little black dots that move!
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Better out than in !!
 
aliduncan1 said:
Well, after one nights tranent her ear is looking loads better. A lot of the stuff has come off the inside of her ear and when she shakes her head bits come flying out. Bit disconcerting when that includes little black dots that move!
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Sounds gruesome:mrgreen: bvut glad she's getting better.

I remember seeing pics of a rabbit with the same condition, far, far more advanced than yours, and the treatment worked unbelievably quickly and effectively.
 
Thanks for the support folks, I am so pleased it is getting better so quickly. Now I hope she manages to stay clear longer than two months this time.

Does anyone know if there is a preventative medicine which chronic sufferers can have?
 
Im not sure that there is, but i use 'Petsafe Ear Wipes' on my bunny. They keep the ear clean, preventing wax build up, wipes and infection. you can get all different rabbit ear wipes, and how often you use them will depend on the brand. Do you use ear wipes at the minute? :) x
 
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