miss_rosieannie
Young Bun
Hey all
My 7 year old bunny Fifi has been to the vets a couple times this month to try and get her scabby ear diagnosed. She's fine in herself, not head shy, eating normally etc.
I've just been informed by the vets that the swab test has come back from the lab and it's a persistant strain of ear infection (I cant remember the name), the antibiotic to treat it can be toxic to rabbits and also it's likely that the infection will never be cleared but will be a long term maintenance thing.
She has to go in on Thursday for an ear flush under sedation and I've been told it will be around £300 for both ears.
I've been at this vets a number of years as they used to be on the Rabbit welfare association site as an approved rabbit veterinary practice, however, I've just come across reviews tonight saying that since the practise changed hands the prices have increased and have now seen that they're no longer listed on RWA - which is the sole reason I registered her with the practise and stopped using the one closest to home.
My questions are - has anyone got any experience re long term ear infections and especially with rabbits that are difficult to handle?
And can anyone let me know if this kind of cost sounds about right or is it worth me looking for another RWA approved vets? Its cost me £170 already so far this month for 2 consultations, ear mite spot on treatment, otodine ear cleansing solution and the lab swab.
I am obviously happy to pay what's needed to keep her healthy but with now finding out the vets isn't a rabbit savvy practise any longer I am concerned she could registered at a more suitable place.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.
My 7 year old bunny Fifi has been to the vets a couple times this month to try and get her scabby ear diagnosed. She's fine in herself, not head shy, eating normally etc.
I've just been informed by the vets that the swab test has come back from the lab and it's a persistant strain of ear infection (I cant remember the name), the antibiotic to treat it can be toxic to rabbits and also it's likely that the infection will never be cleared but will be a long term maintenance thing.
She has to go in on Thursday for an ear flush under sedation and I've been told it will be around £300 for both ears.
I've been at this vets a number of years as they used to be on the Rabbit welfare association site as an approved rabbit veterinary practice, however, I've just come across reviews tonight saying that since the practise changed hands the prices have increased and have now seen that they're no longer listed on RWA - which is the sole reason I registered her with the practise and stopped using the one closest to home.
My questions are - has anyone got any experience re long term ear infections and especially with rabbits that are difficult to handle?
And can anyone let me know if this kind of cost sounds about right or is it worth me looking for another RWA approved vets? Its cost me £170 already so far this month for 2 consultations, ear mite spot on treatment, otodine ear cleansing solution and the lab swab.
I am obviously happy to pay what's needed to keep her healthy but with now finding out the vets isn't a rabbit savvy practise any longer I am concerned she could registered at a more suitable place.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.