Fluffles and Tazzy
Young Bun
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Hi,
I've been reading all I can since my 10-ish year old bunny was diagnosed with a cheek abscess. She is scheduled for an op to drain it, dress with Manuka honey, and a dental Thursday 29/06/16.
She's a rescue and so we are not sure of her exact age, but we and the vet. think she's at the 10 y/old age. A lot older than we initially thought. She does have dental issues and this will be her third filing.
Currently, she eats, moves around like normal. Both my bunnies are free range. The vet. due to do the procedure will only be back on Monday, as wanted to find out what antibiotics theyuse, as read Baytril's pretty ineffective.
Spoke to receptionist, and asked about penicillin as all my research points to their great success rate. They do not stock Penicillin for rabbits. Phoned another branch to speak to a senior vet. Left a message, never returned my call, so phoned my practice again. Was told they only use Baytril for rabbit abscesses. My vet. will be there on Monday and he will phone me back, as receptionist/nurse says he may use another antibiotic. I hope so.
The lump has not grown since her diagnoses. Both my bunnies are on a spoonful of probiotics - twice daily
, and 2 tablets of Senior immune support - each. She gets fresh herbs, soaked Burgess pellets and lots of oat hay. Could someone please tell me if this is adequate, or more needs to be done. Is it very risky, GA at her age? She is very healthy, weight is good. Any advice Please? Thanks!
Hi,
I've been reading all I can since my 10-ish year old bunny was diagnosed with a cheek abscess. She is scheduled for an op to drain it, dress with Manuka honey, and a dental Thursday 29/06/16.
She's a rescue and so we are not sure of her exact age, but we and the vet. think she's at the 10 y/old age. A lot older than we initially thought. She does have dental issues and this will be her third filing.
Currently, she eats, moves around like normal. Both my bunnies are free range. The vet. due to do the procedure will only be back on Monday, as wanted to find out what antibiotics theyuse, as read Baytril's pretty ineffective.
Spoke to receptionist, and asked about penicillin as all my research points to their great success rate. They do not stock Penicillin for rabbits. Phoned another branch to speak to a senior vet. Left a message, never returned my call, so phoned my practice again. Was told they only use Baytril for rabbit abscesses. My vet. will be there on Monday and he will phone me back, as receptionist/nurse says he may use another antibiotic. I hope so.
The lump has not grown since her diagnoses. Both my bunnies are on a spoonful of probiotics - twice daily
, and 2 tablets of Senior immune support - each. She gets fresh herbs, soaked Burgess pellets and lots of oat hay. Could someone please tell me if this is adequate, or more needs to be done. Is it very risky, GA at her age? She is very healthy, weight is good. Any advice Please? Thanks!
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