I took my little bun Misty to the vets nearly 4 weeks ago now, and she was diagnosed with E Cuniculi (rabbit parasite). This has probably surfaced as a result of her (and my) beautiful husbun Harvey passing away at the end of September. She has never been ill in her life and since Harvey died has had snuffles and now this. I was given a 28 day course of Lapizole, which she has had without fail, and we only have 4 days left. She is much better in herself, but does keep going round in circles still. Does anyone know if this is now permanent? Or will she recover from this? Do I need to be going back to vets? Any advice is appreciated.
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Will she completely recover
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roxyroller88
Mama Doe
Bless her 
Personally I would go back to the vets for a check up anyway to see what they think. It might help to set your mind at rest.
Has she got head tilt? And has an ear infection been ruled out at all? Xx
Personally I would go back to the vets for a check up anyway to see what they think. It might help to set your mind at rest.Has she got head tilt? And has an ear infection been ruled out at all? Xx
Bless her
Has she got head tilt? And has an ear infection been ruled out at all? Xx
She doesn't have head tilt. When I took her to the vets they said that it initially affects the inner ear, which is why she was going round in circles!
I will perhaps ring the vets tomorrow and she if they want to see her for a check.
Thanks :wave:
MightyMax
Banned
Awww I am so sorry you lost your beautiful Harvey
I've found that grief can really affect a rabbit's immune system so it's not surprising really that those things have come to the surface.
I had a rabbit who went around in circles, but he did finally stop doing it
Is the going around in circles the way that the vet diagnosed EC?I would go back to the vet for a full check up. With EC, often metacam is prescribed, as it's an anti-inflammatory to prevent any swelling in the brain. My vet doesn't prescribe it automatically, but its worth asking about. Also a check in the ears etc ...
And you could think of topping up her immune system with echinacea. A good brand is this one:
https://www.baldwins.co.uk/baldwins-echinacea-angustifolia-herbal-fluid-extract
Wishing you both loads of good luck xx
Squizz
Alpha Buck
The bun in my avatar waS diagnosed with EC at 2.5 she is now nearly 10. When she was sick she was completely paralysed. She isn't completely recovered, she's always been a bit wobbly. She now leans on something to groom. And as she's got older she falls o ver more.
But I don't think it's effected her quality of life. She's still been active and rabbity.
But I don't think it's effected her quality of life. She's still been active and rabbity.
I spoke to the vet yesterday. He advised that it will take quite a while to recover fully (if at all) and therefore I only need to take her back in if she gets worse. She is fine in herself and eating etc etc. She is 4.5 years old now - thankfully I caught it early so she isn't too bad.
