Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Has anyone any knowledge of vasculitis in Rabbits ?
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Vasculitis ?
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
That's a 'no' then !!
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
I've never heard of it. Is it something people should know about? :shock:
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
No, not really. Only if you happen to have a Rabbit who is suspected of having it. It is certainly not a common finding.
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
What is it? I hope none of your buns have it! 
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
What is it? I hope none of your buns have it!
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/vasculitis-treatment
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
How would it be diagnosed in a bunny?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Process of elimination- ie testing for all the more common things first
As with a lot of medical issues there is a distinct lack of Rabbit specific information. Only that relating to vivisection
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
Process of elimination- ie testing for all the more common things first
As with a lot of medical issues there is a distinct lack of Rabbit specific information. Only that relating to vivisection
Thats what I was thinking.
MowgliMascot
New Kit
Rabbit with vasculitis
Unfortunately my rabbit was diagnosed with Vasculitis today
The vet had never seen it before with rabbits. So, I think it's very rare, but possible.
They did a biopsy and took blood/hair sample etc. to determine what his problem is (he started to get weird spots and hair was falling out).
Since it's so rare they are going to discuss the situation with a center who knows more about it. No idea what the treatment is going to look like yet. But we are staying positive
Unfortunately my rabbit was diagnosed with Vasculitis today
The vet had never seen it before with rabbits. So, I think it's very rare, but possible.
They did a biopsy and took blood/hair sample etc. to determine what his problem is (he started to get weird spots and hair was falling out).
Since it's so rare they are going to discuss the situation with a center who knows more about it. No idea what the treatment is going to look like yet. But we are staying positive
MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
This is what Jenna was diagnosed with in March. She had to have a month of pentoxifylline therapy with extreme diet restriction as we believe it was brought on either by bad dog treats or meat protein allergy.
She is the only pet I have ever had with this condition. We aren't certain if it was just a cutaneous vasculitis or if it had spread throughout her internal organs, but she was very ill for awhile and had a lot of trouble breathing and a high pulse rate that indicated it was quite extensive.
I do not know if pentoxifylline can work in rabbits, but it saved Jenna's life. Usually it is used in conjunction with steroids like prednisolone, but she had a reaction to that so we couldn't use it.
Thinking of you and your bunnies, Jane. ((((((((((((((((Vibes))))))))))))))))) xxxx
She is the only pet I have ever had with this condition. We aren't certain if it was just a cutaneous vasculitis or if it had spread throughout her internal organs, but she was very ill for awhile and had a lot of trouble breathing and a high pulse rate that indicated it was quite extensive.
I do not know if pentoxifylline can work in rabbits, but it saved Jenna's life. Usually it is used in conjunction with steroids like prednisolone, but she had a reaction to that so we couldn't use it.
Thinking of you and your bunnies, Jane. ((((((((((((((((Vibes))))))))))))))))) xxxx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
This thread was from last year, relating to Stanley who is sadly no longer with us
It is very useful to know about the Pentoxifyline though and I am so relieved that Jenna recovered xx
