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Zantac - Expiry?

aatkin

aatkin

Warren Scout
Hi there,

I'm a bit concerned about Emerson this morning, he hasn't eaten any hay, very sluggish, and just turned away a treat (was fine last night). (I can't believe I called the vet just before this, to book them in for a nail clipping next week...)! I have some Zantac syrup from when Peabody took ill at the end of March. How long does it keep, as if it is still good I will give Emerson some now in the hopes we can get him moving again as I suspect he's gone into stasis!

Does anyone know how long it keeps for?
 
I rang the vet and they said it should be okay still.

I just gave him a dose and syringed him as much water as he'd have and we'll see if it helps. He definitely isn't lethargic yet, but you can see he's a bit uncomfortable which is why he's not eating or hopping about. Hopefully that little bit of moving around will help things too!

I also have some rabbit recovery, which I might try to tempt him with later.

a.
 
He probably needs pain relief too

If he has not improved within an hour or so I would take him to be examined by the Vet. Unless you are certain he has not got a full obstruction and/or bloat you could do a lot more harm than good by syringe feeding him.

You dont mention anything about his recent poo output ? Output is just as important as whether he is eating or not

As I said, he probably needs pain relief too

Hope he feels better soon
 
He's eating again and perked right up!

I had given him 0.25ml of Zantac and some water earlier. I didn't syringe him any food or anything - don't worry! When I said I might try to tempt him with rabbit recovery, I meant to make up a little dish for him to eat if he was interested.

I gave him a bit of time after the Zantac and when I popped up with some herbs to see if he was interested, he in the hay box eating away and pooping. There were a few small ones and mishapen ones and then a lot more typical ones, so I think it's cleared through.

I didn't notice any odd poops (or lack of poops) before this happened, but I think I caught it straight away. He was eating fine all last night, so it must have just been this morning he went off - but yes I do regularly monitor their output! :D

We'll keep an eye on him closely to make sure he's on the mend. They are off to the vet on Tuesday either way, so he'll get a check-up (obviously if he goes off again we'll take him in straight away).
 
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