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Maisie negative EC
- Thread starter raine
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
How is she doing now?
Janex
He took further blood tests and her wbc has improved and her other results have improved from the first blood count. We are continuing with the antibiotics for another two weeks and if her urinary incontinence start again, he wants to take some x-rays. The coccidiosis has been ruled out. It would be wonderful it it were only a urine infection, but only time will tell. She is eating well, but looks very tired.
I think you were correct about the Panacur Jane and, if one has a sick rabbit who is presenting with some EC symptoms, its best to err on the side of safety and to start treatment than risk losing a rabbit when nothing is being done. The previous vet I was using was making me really panic as she had no idea what EC was and then she phoned me and added coccidiosis as the second diagnosis, I was frantic about treating for two illnesses which had not been tested for. Weeks had gone by without even a urine test, so I was beside myself and didn't know what to do.
I felt so much better once I had taken her to a new vet and he has been brilliant. We are taking each day as it comes and she is just enjoying it. She goes out in the morning and lays for hours under a bush, sniffing the wind. Daisy looks out at grotty weather and won't leave the kitchen, but Maisie is making the most of life.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Even if there are nasty things going on in their body if they 'feel well' they really are not bothered. They dont worry about blood test results or this and that treatment. '
Worrying' is a job for us 2 foots :roll:
It is so heartening to hear of people who do absolutely everything possible to get the best Veterinary Care for their Buns.
Janex
