lizsmith290
New Kit
hi all. I am new to this forum.
One of my house rabbits, Ginger, is in vet-hospital, as of 4 nights now, with Pasturella that has caused an inner ear infection. Though her severe head tilt and spinning/rolling has improved, she still refuses to eat, and so remains at the vets. She has had conjunctivitis, snotty nose, as well as nerve damage to her face (due to a passing ear infection it seems the X-ray showed earlier in the year, but she seemed to have gotten over it), since Christmas. It has flared up again the last week and this time cause severe neurological issues. Naturally she is on the right meds, but having tried long courses of Baytril in the past, the specialist is trying Penicillin G now. My sister is a vet, and I have a lot of meds at home, so as and when administer accordingly.
What I am seeking is stories of those who have overcome severe middle ear infections/chronic pasturella. I should also state although neurological symptoms are better she is still wagging left to right. Struggling to walk. And severely disorientated. and not eating (this is the biggest issue, as she is losing weight quickly).
Ginger is only 2, my best friend and loving sister to Algy. When should she come home? Is it less stressful to be in normal environment. or where there is 24 hr care? any examples/stories here would be useful. Has anyone experienced the surgery being successful (Im warned against this)? How long is force feeding sustainable? Its been 5 days now which concerns me. Equally, how long were courses of antibiotics before changes? Any help appreciated. Im scared they will make me make a tough decision soon . Liz
One of my house rabbits, Ginger, is in vet-hospital, as of 4 nights now, with Pasturella that has caused an inner ear infection. Though her severe head tilt and spinning/rolling has improved, she still refuses to eat, and so remains at the vets. She has had conjunctivitis, snotty nose, as well as nerve damage to her face (due to a passing ear infection it seems the X-ray showed earlier in the year, but she seemed to have gotten over it), since Christmas. It has flared up again the last week and this time cause severe neurological issues. Naturally she is on the right meds, but having tried long courses of Baytril in the past, the specialist is trying Penicillin G now. My sister is a vet, and I have a lot of meds at home, so as and when administer accordingly.
What I am seeking is stories of those who have overcome severe middle ear infections/chronic pasturella. I should also state although neurological symptoms are better she is still wagging left to right. Struggling to walk. And severely disorientated. and not eating (this is the biggest issue, as she is losing weight quickly).
Ginger is only 2, my best friend and loving sister to Algy. When should she come home? Is it less stressful to be in normal environment. or where there is 24 hr care? any examples/stories here would be useful. Has anyone experienced the surgery being successful (Im warned against this)? How long is force feeding sustainable? Its been 5 days now which concerns me. Equally, how long were courses of antibiotics before changes? Any help appreciated. Im scared they will make me make a tough decision soon . Liz