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When to stop medication for Ileus

S

Stator

Warren Veteran
I'm getting very confused with different advice from different vets.
When should you stop medication for a rabbit with unexplained (non-obstructive) ileus.

The standard medications are
Zantac
Emeprid
Metacam
Fibreplex

The emergency vet said to stop the zantac when they start eating and stop the emeprid when they start pooing.
Another said to carry on for 4 days
I can't remember what my good vet used to say.

Does anyone know the best advice for the four treatments above?
 
I've not used Zantac. With the other treatments: I carry on for a few days after normal eating / pooing patterns return - just to make sure they are really OK again. It is difficult to judge if the episode is over until then, in my experience, and stopping too early may be counter-productive.
 
Shimmer said:
I've not used Zantac. With the other treatments: I carry on for a few days after normal eating / pooing patterns return - just to make sure they are really OK again. It is difficult to judge if the episode is over until then, in my experience, and stopping too early may be counter-productive.
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It totally depends on the individual Rabbit. A decision of when to stop medication needs to be made after an actual 'hands on' examination, including noting gut sounds using a stethoscope. Eating/pooing, or lack of, only gives part of the picture.

So there is not a 'one size fits all', in my experience anyway :)
 
Stator said:
I'm getting very confused with different advice from different vets.
When should you stop medication for a rabbit with unexplained (non-obstructive) ileus.

The standard medications are
Zantac
Emeprid
Metacam
Fibreplex

The emergency vet said to stop the zantac when they start eating and stop the emeprid when they start pooing.
Another said to carry on for 4 days
I can't remember what my good vet used to say.

Does anyone know the best advice for the four treatments above?
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This is a difficult call I've found, as continuing the meds when the rabbit is eating and pooing has certainly been counterproductive in some instances.

It really is an individual thing, and I've found depends on the sensitivity of the rabbit.

Perhaps consult your vet about your case?
 
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