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Best abx for otitis

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Mama Doe
Hi.

I don't know if it's necessary at this point but I just want to go to the vets this evening armed with as much info as poss. Bilbo is on treatment for EC but at his last appointment, abx for potential otitis was not mentioned. I'm not sure if I remember the vet even looking in their ears.

Anyway, im going to mention it this evening and see what they say. He is only 11 weeks old though so I'm not sure if abx at this point is a great idea. However if she suggests them, what are the best abx to treat the broad range of bacteria that cause otitis? If he is going on antibiotics, I don't want him on some that are totally pointless.

Thanks.
 
As I said in my PM I would be very reluctant to introduce abx without a definitive diagnosis of Otitis

Baytril would be the most likely to be prescribed to such a young Rabbit, it is a good broad spectrum antibiotic. But even Baytril is not without risk of side effects for an 11 week old Rabbit. These include Gastrointestinal problems and also damage to the developing cartilage within the skeleton. This can then lead to early onset osteoarthritis
 
Jack's-Jane said:
As I said in my PM I would be very reluctant to introduce abx without a definitive diagnosis of Otitis

Baytril would be the most likely to be prescribed to such a young Rabbit, it is a good broad spectrum antibiotic. But even Baytril is not without risk of side effects for an 11 week old Rabbit. These include Gastrointestinal problems and also damage to the developing cartilage within the skeleton. This can then lead to early onset osteoarthritis
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Thank you Jane :) As this vet hasnt seen them before (pain in the bottom i know, but i think i explained in my PM) we will discuss everything again. Im pretty sure that abx arent necessary, but want to cover all my bases, go in prepared and see what the vet says. Im sure i probably worry too much!
 
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