I know some owners of buns that are prone to bouts of tummy problems (bloat/stasis/gas etc) have tummy meds 'on standby' at home (metaclopromide/zantac etc) to use if they see their rabbits exhibiting typical tummy problem symptoms, but how do you persuade your Vet to give them to you?
All I have on standby is Infacol & Fibreplex and as my rabbit has had yet another tummy blip (his 4th in the last 3 months no obvious cause, all veges removed from diet) it would be a great help if I had meds to hand.
Also, for those that have buns with recurrent tummy issues when is the right time to ask for extra testing to be done in order to discount any underlying causes? What tests do I ask for & would his insurance cover them?
When I've mentioned it previously to the Vet I just get told 'tummy problems are common due to their complicated digestive system' :roll:
I've got an appointment with the rabbit savvy Vet on Thursday & I don't want to get fobbed off when I mention meds or tests-please can anyone offer some advice as I don't want to be made to feel awkward just because I want what is best for my rabbit!
One stressed bunny mummy
All I have on standby is Infacol & Fibreplex and as my rabbit has had yet another tummy blip (his 4th in the last 3 months no obvious cause, all veges removed from diet) it would be a great help if I had meds to hand.
Also, for those that have buns with recurrent tummy issues when is the right time to ask for extra testing to be done in order to discount any underlying causes? What tests do I ask for & would his insurance cover them?
When I've mentioned it previously to the Vet I just get told 'tummy problems are common due to their complicated digestive system' :roll:
I've got an appointment with the rabbit savvy Vet on Thursday & I don't want to get fobbed off when I mention meds or tests-please can anyone offer some advice as I don't want to be made to feel awkward just because I want what is best for my rabbit!
One stressed bunny mummy
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