Fellie
Warren Veteran
As you know Bobo lost his Harley at the beginning of December.
Not only was this incredibly sad for all of us - it has caused a real set back in his EC recovery. He really was getting so much better but since then he is back to square one. As well as the Programme Dog and Levicide, the vets have also put him on Panacur and he has been on this since the beginning of January but there has been no real improvement. He is drinking just over a litre of water a day now.
Now - I know that EC is incredibly hard to get rid of but my impatience stems from worry and also the fact I think our boy is very lonely. He has become much more friendly towards us humans and seems to welcome strokes now whereas before he shunned them. Whilst this is very nice for US - I think it is a sure sign that he needs bunny company.
My intentions were to wait for him to get over the EC - and then bond him with Joey. I think it could be good bond - fingers crossed. But I think we're in a for a real uphill struggle to get Bobo cured of EC as I don't think his loneliness is helping him at all.
The buns all free range in the same areas - and the pee and poo very happily in those areas - so essentially Joey has already been exposed to the EC virus. All the buns have been treated - there are no signs of EC in any of them - although only blood checks could confirm this.
Depending on what the vet says - I am thinking of bonding Bobo and Joey sooner rather than later. The stress of bonding won't help Bobo's EC in the short term - but over time, having a new buddy just might. Of course it is a risk to Joey. Luckily with Bobo - he's not showing any signs like head tilt, or paralysis - he's fine in all aspects apart from the excessive drinking. But am worried how it would affect Joey - if it does affect him.
I don't know what to do now really - keep on with Bobo as he is and hope he gets over it? Or bond him now but risk Joey - but Joey has already been exposed to the EC anyway I would imagine.
Aaagggh:evil::evil::evil: - any one have any helpful suggestions?
Not only was this incredibly sad for all of us - it has caused a real set back in his EC recovery. He really was getting so much better but since then he is back to square one. As well as the Programme Dog and Levicide, the vets have also put him on Panacur and he has been on this since the beginning of January but there has been no real improvement. He is drinking just over a litre of water a day now.
Now - I know that EC is incredibly hard to get rid of but my impatience stems from worry and also the fact I think our boy is very lonely. He has become much more friendly towards us humans and seems to welcome strokes now whereas before he shunned them. Whilst this is very nice for US - I think it is a sure sign that he needs bunny company.
My intentions were to wait for him to get over the EC - and then bond him with Joey. I think it could be good bond - fingers crossed. But I think we're in a for a real uphill struggle to get Bobo cured of EC as I don't think his loneliness is helping him at all.
The buns all free range in the same areas - and the pee and poo very happily in those areas - so essentially Joey has already been exposed to the EC virus. All the buns have been treated - there are no signs of EC in any of them - although only blood checks could confirm this.
Depending on what the vet says - I am thinking of bonding Bobo and Joey sooner rather than later. The stress of bonding won't help Bobo's EC in the short term - but over time, having a new buddy just might. Of course it is a risk to Joey. Luckily with Bobo - he's not showing any signs like head tilt, or paralysis - he's fine in all aspects apart from the excessive drinking. But am worried how it would affect Joey - if it does affect him.
I don't know what to do now really - keep on with Bobo as he is and hope he gets over it? Or bond him now but risk Joey - but Joey has already been exposed to the EC anyway I would imagine.
Aaagggh:evil::evil::evil: - any one have any helpful suggestions?