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After e.c. treatment....

beck

beck

Mama Doe
Brian has another week to go on panacur. Will he need another blood test to see if the treatments worked??
I didn't see my vet when I collected the medication and we hadn't really discussed the next step I will ring her but I'd like you guys opinions as well :D
 
All another blood test will tell you if another positive Titre is the result is what you already know......that Brian has been EXPOSED to EC.
Even b4 treatment a positive titre for EC cannot confirm 100% that a Bun acctually has the parasite but that he/she has been exposed to it.
So working on the basis of probability a Bun with a positive Titre for EC AND clinical symptoms can be ASSUMED to have the parasite.

A brief answer to your question..'NO', in my UNQUALIFIED opinion another blood test is not necessary.
Maybe in a few weeks time your Vet might suggest a blood test for Brians Kidney function (EC can effect the Kidneys). But if he were my Bunny I would only do this if he had symptoms of Kidney failure(ie weight loss/drinking and weeing a lot/loss of appetite/depression).

Janex
 
Thankyou Jane. Brian had two blood tests, He didn't have any symptoms it was following the loss of Blueberry I got the tests done, he seems to be drinking more know than he was a few weeks ago :? I will get him weighed at the vets and they can check against the last time he was weighed there. I hope he is going to be alright.
 
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