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E Cuniculi

beck

beck

Mama Doe
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me anything about E Cuniculi, or any good links/topics on here.
I have read rwf site on it, but couldn't really take it in.
The vet said that this may be what had caused Blueberry's weight loss, I am thinking of Brian and what to do/look for. I will speak to my vet when I go in to pay.
But any info in the mean time would be great.
Thanks.
 
Quick and easy guide:

1) E. Cuniculi is a parasitic infection spread through spores in urine. Often passed from mother when rabbit is young.

2) Attacks the nervous system. Symptoms may include loss of co-ordination, head tilt, incontinence and weight loss - not all rabbits show all these symptoms.

3) Treated by a long course (6 weeks) of wormer eg panacur or albex.
Any other rabbits living with infected rabbit need treating too.

4) Sometimes symptoms clear up with treatment, sometimes they don't.
 
That's one of the possible causes for my rabbit's weight loss too. We are still in the process of diagnosing but my vet said that if it is E. Cuniculi then it is fairly easily treated. She also mentioned that it can be spread by fleas.
 
Thanks guys, I need to get Brian tested then, fingers crossed he's clear.

He seems to be coping ok, he was with Blueberry at the end :cry: and he said his goodbye after, he just looks so alone, Blueberry has left a big gap.
But I guess if it was E. Cuniculi and he has got it, then it'll effect if he can be bonded again? Not that I really want to think about that yet, but I have to put Brian first.
 
I'm sorry about Bluebell, Beck.
If Brian has his full 6 weeks of treatment he will be fine to be introduced to another bunny.
 
had a rabbit that had it but didn't show any of the obvious signs just exceesive drinking. I had to treat all the other rabbits as well with panacur but none of the other caught it and she was cleared to. Try not to worry to much (I know easier said than done)
 
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