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Have any of your rabbits had symptoms like these?

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lja401

Warren Scout
Hi all
Noel was poorly Xmas eve...he had his eyes half closed, ears were hot, was eating but not really bothered about food. It looked like he had a headache.
We took him to the vet who injected anti biotics into him and he picked up within an hour.
This Saturday he had exactly the same symptoms do I gave him Septrim anti biotics. He packed up within an hour and is back to normal now. Any ideas?
I've called the vet for advice so he's gonna call me tomorrow. I've also booked Noel in for an appointment tomorrow night as vet isn't working next week. He seems fine now. Am I being over the top? Thank you x
 
lja401 said:
Hi all
Noel was poorly Xmas eve...he had his eyes half closed, ears were hot, was eating but not really bothered about food. It looked like he had a headache.
We took him to the vet who injected anti biotics into him and he picked up within an hour.
This Saturday he had exactly the same symptoms do I gave him Septrim anti biotics. He packed up within an hour and is back to normal now. Any ideas?
I've called the vet for advice so he's gonna call me tomorrow. I've also booked Noel in for an appointment tomorrow night as vet isn't working next week. He seems fine now. Am I being over the top? Thank you x
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Antibiotics are often given when a vet doesn't know what is wrong. If a bunny acts in pain it needs pain relief and if they are not eating, gut stimulants. Were his guts listened to? Has he had his teeth checked recently?

I would never give antibiotics unless I knew what it was that was wrong or on a reliable vet's advice as it can upset their tummy further.
 
Did he just get one injection. Usually a course is need to fully kill an infection, otherwise it just knocks the bacteria back a bit but doesn't kill it, so it re- multiplies and causes a re-infection later on.
 
He just had the one injection and the vet said it would last 5 days. He thought Noel had an infection because his ears were hot. He was eating but just not wolfing it down. He was pooping as well. Gut felt ok vet said.
I didn't get him checked on Saturday as he picked up after the anti biotics I gave him. I
 
lja401 said:
He just had the one injection and the vet said it would last 5 days. He thought Noel had an infection because his ears were hot. He was eating but just not wolfing it down. He was pooping as well. Gut felt ok vet said.
I didn't get him checked on Saturday as he picked up after the anti biotics I gave him. I
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Warm ears can mean infection but it can also mean a lot of other things. I would have expected the vet to give pain relief and gut stimulants as well. If he is still acting ill then I would suggest finding a better vet and getting a checkup on him. If he stops eating at any point he will need a vet immediately.

It could be gas, this can cause pain, lethargy and reduced intake of food and often passes in a few hours but it can cause a bun to go into stasis.

What does his diet consist of on a daily basis?
 
lja401 said:
He just had the one injection and the vet said it would last 5 days. He thought Noel had an infection because his ears were hot. He was eating but just not wolfing it down. He was pooping as well. Gut felt ok vet said.
I didn't get him checked on Saturday as he picked up after the anti biotics I gave him. I
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As I keep trying to explain, both on the Forum and via PM, one dose of antibiotic will not do anything re treating an active bacterial infection.

It sounds as though it might be a good idea to seek out a Vet who is prepared to try to diagnose the actual problem as simply giving a dose of antibiotic here and there as a 'one off' will lead to antibiotic resistance and a whole heap of trouble for your Rabbit :cry:
 
His diet consists of unlimited hay and half an egg cupful of science selective pellets.

I have made an appointment today and also got the vet calling me before to discuss whether I need to bring him in or not.

He is fine now so could have been gas which passed perhaps? Just wondered whether I was being Ott taking him when he seems fine now.
 
lja401 said:
His diet consists of unlimited hay and half an egg cupful of science selective pellets.

I have made an appointment today and also got the vet calling me before to discuss whether I need to bring him in or not.

He is fine now so could have been gas which passed perhaps? Just wondered whether I was being Ott taking him when he seems fine now.
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If a bun looks even slightly "off" they need a vet so you weren't OTT. Rabbits, as I'm sure you know, hide their pain/illnesses very well and often by the time they look really poorly they really are seriously ill. You can post in "Rabbit Chat" asking for a rabbit savvy vet in your area and next time he looks poorly then pop him to see the better vet.
 
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