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madalice24

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Hi my rabbit has E.cuniculi which he recoverd from using Panacur-it has now gone into his brain as he has head tilt and has started
to roll over-it is worse in his cage but he can still go in the garden .H e is still eating and on Panacur-Does anyone have any advise please as time is slowly running out for him -
Thanks Alison
 
Hi thanks-yes he was on metacam but has only been on panacur last seven days-he has been to the vets today-a sorry state on his back for most of journey as he wouldnt flip back over-the vet said she would give him an anti-inflamatory-Dexafort and Lapizole instead of panacur-I decided to put him on the grass once home expecting him to stagger around as if drunk but after about 5 mins his head was back in the centre and he was running about as if there was nothing wrong with him,he hasnt had a seizure since hes been out.I know this is a long process as once hes back in his cage he will prob roll over again-If the vet had said to put him down i may of agreed with her as he looked so poorley-now seeing him im glad i didnt.Its so nice to see him sitting up striaght-wont be counting my chickens just yet tho !!!!
 
madalice24 said:
Hi thanks-yes he was on metacam but has only been on panacur last seven days-he has been to the vets today-a sorry state on his back for most of journey as he wouldnt flip back over-the vet said she would give him an anti-inflamatory-Dexafort and Lapizole instead of panacur-I decided to put him on the grass once home expecting him to stagger around as if drunk but after about 5 mins his head was back in the centre and he was running about as if there was nothing wrong with him,he hasnt had a seizure since hes been out.I know this is a long process as once hes back in his cage he will prob roll over again-If the vet had said to put him down i may of agreed with her as he looked so poorley-now seeing him im glad i didnt.Its so nice to see him sitting up striaght-wont be counting my chickens just yet tho !!!!
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The rapid improvement may well be due to the steroid injection. It's possible that the symptoms will return gradually as the effects of the steroid wear off- that doesn't mean he won't get better but it can be a long slow road to recovery with many ups and downs along the way. You will need to help him get enough food and particular fluid whilst he is ill as he may find it difficult to drink- plenty of moistgrass/ veg/herbs etc will help keep him hydrated.
You will also need to keep an eye on his 'down' ear asit can become dried out and sore/infected and is prone to injury too xx
 
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