hartleyhare
Warren Scout
Jackson is extremely poorly 
. He became unwell on Fri with what I thought was a bout of colic. I treated him and there was an improvement by Sat afternoon. However by Sat evening he started to decline again and I rushed him to the emergency vet at 11.00pm last night. Vet we saw thought that he has a blockage and an infection of the gut lining, which is what is causing the rectal bleeding. He gave him an injection of Baytril and some Hartman's fluid and some oral Baytril to continue at home. I had already given Metacam.
This morning there is no improvement, he is listless, unable to eat or drink and just lying still on his heatpad. I have given 70mls of liquidised nuggets so far ( vets didn't have any Recovery or Probiotics ) and some Fibreplex. His wifeybun is staying away from him ( never a good sign ). I am going to take him back tomorrow and maybe ask for some Metraclopramide. His gut is still working but sluggish. The vet we saw last night said Jackson's problem could be EC related as he came from a local rescue just over 6 months ago. The rescue does not worm or neuter and most of the rabbits are not vaccinated, although Jackson had recieved the combination vaccine. I have wormed him twice at the higher dose and for a month's course.
Is there anything else I can do for Jackson? I have made up some rehydration fluid which I am going to give as well as the liquidised food. Also will liquidise some herbs. Vet said not to give any more Metacam today as he was worried about ulcers and upsetting the gut flora eve more but I do feel that he needs something as he is grinding his teeth. Should I give him a few drops ? Any advice would be appreciated please. i am so worried about him.
. He became unwell on Fri with what I thought was a bout of colic. I treated him and there was an improvement by Sat afternoon. However by Sat evening he started to decline again and I rushed him to the emergency vet at 11.00pm last night. Vet we saw thought that he has a blockage and an infection of the gut lining, which is what is causing the rectal bleeding. He gave him an injection of Baytril and some Hartman's fluid and some oral Baytril to continue at home. I had already given Metacam. This morning there is no improvement, he is listless, unable to eat or drink and just lying still on his heatpad. I have given 70mls of liquidised nuggets so far ( vets didn't have any Recovery or Probiotics ) and some Fibreplex. His wifeybun is staying away from him ( never a good sign ). I am going to take him back tomorrow and maybe ask for some Metraclopramide. His gut is still working but sluggish. The vet we saw last night said Jackson's problem could be EC related as he came from a local rescue just over 6 months ago. The rescue does not worm or neuter and most of the rabbits are not vaccinated, although Jackson had recieved the combination vaccine. I have wormed him twice at the higher dose and for a month's course.
Is there anything else I can do for Jackson? I have made up some rehydration fluid which I am going to give as well as the liquidised food. Also will liquidise some herbs. Vet said not to give any more Metacam today as he was worried about ulcers and upsetting the gut flora eve more but I do feel that he needs something as he is grinding his teeth. Should I give him a few drops ? Any advice would be appreciated please. i am so worried about him.
