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when should baytril start working?

Vets always start with Baytil as its the only abx licenced for bunnies, but it isn't the most effective drug.

Personally I refuse Baytril in favour of other abx, but if I didn't see some improvement in the first 3-5 days I'd go back for something different.

Is bun on anything else besides baytril?
 
nope just that but today his nose looked worse:( he's still eating and everything.he sounds really snuffly and loud. i can feel the snot rattling in his nose when i touch it! he's had two doses so far in banana. i couldnt get it in his mouth otherwise lol
 
If he's not improving then I would go back to the vets to try an alternative. Bisolvin powder is also useful as it helps thin the mucus down a bit - just a pinch in a few mls of water really helps.
 
My rabbit was put onto Baytril and I saw no improvement. Vet said to try longer. Weeks later still no change he was put on Septrin. Within 7 days we saw a noticeable difference.

Tip: to help unblock his suffly nose and break down mucus put him in a steamy bathroom after you've run a hot shower. Just for a couple of minutes, no longer as he/she might get too hot but I have found that doing this once a day has kept Vincent's nose clear so far :thumb:
 
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