U/D Nala is back to her normal naughty self! How long should we use antibiotics?

My house rabbit Nala about 6 years old (found her on here 4 1/2 years ago) had a dental operation 2 weeks ago to file down the spurs on her molars. We realised there was something wrong when she had stopped eating her pellets - very unusual for her as she loves her food. She continued to eat hay and veg but had a smaller appetite. We took her to the vets and the molars were straight away said to be the problem. However, since her operation she has not returned to her normal self, very reserved - not the cheeky madam we are used to. We have been giving syringe feeding her bio lapis in water (which she hates the taste of), metacam (which she loves) incase she was still in pain, and have started giving her fibreplex and critical care because I'm worried she is in stasis because her poos are smaller and darker and not as many of them (the vet has said her stomach feels and sounds fine). She has also stopped drinking herself altogether - even though the vet has said she is not dehydrated. She has now developed noisy breathing, her eyes and nose are watering, the inside of her ears were once pink now white, I can see the white around her eyes more and this morning she was swaying slightly - I fear she has ''Snuffles'' she is booked in for an X ray and blood tests tomorrow. I understand most rabbits carry the Pasteurella and the stress of the dental could have caused it to become an illness...? I am worried about her going under GA again... any advice, similar experience and treatment suggestions would be hugely appreciated. She was so healthy and happy just 2 weeks ago.

Sending lots of vibes for Nala. X

I'm sorry I don't have experience or advice, but sending vibes for her. xx

Sending my very best vibes for Nala tomorrow. My little Simba is also due for an X-ray tomorrow and I truly share your anxiety and concern Hoping everything goes well and that Nala is feeling much better very soon. xx

Thank you all for your vibes.

Thank you Bunnykin - Why is Simba having his x ray? What a little coincidence... Nala & Simba

I think Simba has bladder problems. Since I booked appointment he's been ok so am now wondering if I should wait longer in case the Baytril did work. But I think I'm looking for any excuse not to take him tomorrow. So worried about him.
Our little bunnies are so precious.

Did the Vet suggest putting her on antibiotics *before* subjecting her to another GA ?

Personally I would want this as there does appear to be obvious signs of active infection going on.

Would you be able to ask the Vet if Nala could go onto an antibiotic today and for her to have a good few days of treatment before attempting another GA ??

Jack's-Jane said:

Did the Vet suggest putting her on antibiotics *before* subjecting her to another GA ?

Personally I would want this as there does appear to be obvious signs of active infection going on.

Would you be able to ask the Vet if Nala could go onto an antibiotic today and for her to have a good few days of treatment before attempting another GA ??

Click to expand...

She has been on Baytril syrup since Saturday, so one dose Saturday, one dose Sunday and I'll give her a dose before we go... is that ok?

Leaving in an hour!

I have also read somewhere that it could be possible to do the xray without a GA - was going to ask the vet if there were any other options...
I've read that someone used a sedative, which may be safer as less invasive. You get a shot of Domitor to put her under, and then a reversal agent to bring her out of it.
Anbody done this?

Nala's Mummy said:

I have also read somewhere that it could be possible to do the xray without a GA - was going to ask the vet if there were any other options...
I've read that someone used a sedative, which may be safer as less invasive. You get a shot of Domitor to put her under, and then a reversal agent to bring her out of it.
Anbody done this?

Click to expand...

Sedation can be as much of a risk as a GA in some cases.

If the Vet believes there to be active infection going on then personally I would prefer to get the Rabbit well established on antibiotics BEFORE any sedation/GA was attempted.

Jack's-Jane said:

Sedation can be as much of a risk as a GA in some cases.

If the Vet believes there to be active infection going on then personally I would prefer to get the Rabbit well established on antibiotics BEFORE any sedation/GA was attempted.

Click to expand...

Right, now I'm upset that my vet hasn't said this. How long do you think is well established?

Do you think Baytril is a good antibiotic for her to be on for the moment?

Just called my vet to let him know my concern. Going to take her for a check up anyway, he said we'll decide about xray when I get there.

Is there anything else I can ask him for?

Back from the vet...

Jack's-Jane said:

Did the Vet suggest putting her on antibiotics *before* subjecting her to another GA ?

Personally I would want this as there does appear to be obvious signs of active infection going on.

Would you be able to ask the Vet if Nala could go onto an antibiotic today and for her to have a good few days of treatment before attempting another GA ??

Click to expand...

I took your advice. She has lost weight - 2.3kg now 1.91kg since saturday, and the vet also said she was breathing quite fast.
He has given me more baytril and also now some septrim, also tiacyl solution for her eyes as she has an infection in her right eye.
Going to take her in again tomorrow morning to see how she is doing...

Hope the meds help her to recover. xx

sendign many vibes that the antibiotics help

Nala's Mummy said:

I took your advice. She has lost weight - 2.3kg now 1.91kg since saturday, and the vet also said she was breathing quite fast.
He has given me more baytril and also now some septrim, also tiacyl solution for her eyes as she has an infection in her right eye.
Going to take her in again tomorrow morning to see how she is doing...

Click to expand...

I hope the combination of antibiotics gets the infection under control.

Simba sending his very best vibes for Nala xx

Nala has now been on anitbiotics for nearly 2 weeks (Baytril & Septrim) she has been back to her normal naughty self for over a week now!

So.. My question is... how long should she be on them for?

We have a check up at the vets tomorrow morning but I would like to know from your experiences what I should do....

I am worried if she comes off them then her illness might come back, does this happen?