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Jaspie has an URT infection :(

MillyAlice

MillyAlice

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Hi everyone! :wave:
Just come back from the vet's where I took Jasper because he's been sneezy for the last few days. I figured I'd monitor it but then yesterday I noticed a little white, snotty mucus under his nose :shock: luckily I'm off work today so I whizzed him down to the vet's (which is his least favourite place, second only to being forced into being held for any length of time...) where I think the vet was a bit surprised to see someone who knew such a bizarre amount about upper respiratory tract infections in rabbits, but had never had one before (I read a LOT...)! As per my best guess, I was right and we were packed off with some antibiotics which I'm gonna have to syringe feed him. I'm not looking forward to it...
Mostly I just wondered if anyone had any advice, either relating to syringing (we've done it before with him but any tricks/tips would be appreciated!) or ways to prevent a flair up/ease any problems he has.
Thanks guys :love:
 
Its what a lot of vets will prescribe but in my experience it may not be a long enough course so don't worry if he isn't fully recovered after the seven days. If he's still showing symptoms towards the end it may be an idea to ask your vet if they can extend his course of meds.

Baytril doesn't suit every URI but there are plenty of alternatives your vet can try if needed.
 
Thank Amy! The only thing that I'm still wondering about... Both the vet and yourself have spoken about 'symptoms' persisting... the only sign Jaspie's been showing is sneezing, is this enough of a concern on its own? Also, it may sound weird... is monitoring your Bun's temperature yourself the 'done' thing? I don't want to cause him any distress but it may be a useful monitoring tool... the OH is a doctor so is very adept at such things (I'm picking it up, we've been sneak feeding his Baytril with melon and a hypodermic all week!)
Thanks :D
 
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