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Another sick bunny
- Thread starter Fionabun
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Fionabun
Mama Doe
Thanks, but no they're not show rabbits, just my little pets
Their markings are beautiful, except Sumi who has a tiny neck splodge and Clover whose 'stripe' is squint.
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Do you think your bunnies have identical problems because of some genetic defect or pre-disposition?
It's a subject I'm interested in because the only 2 bunnies I've ever had with GI stasis were father and daughter.
I presonally don't buy into the thought that most stasis is caused by diet (unless the diet is especially bad) or environmental factors.
Amy
Fionabun
Mama Doe
Sorry to hear about your bunnies
Do you think your bunnies have identical problems because of some genetic defect or pre-disposition?
It's a subject I'm interested in because the only 2 bunnies I've ever had with GI stasis were father and daughter.
I presonally don't buy into the thought that most stasis is caused by diet (unless the diet is especially bad) or environmental factors.
Amy
Hi there. I am more and more convinced that it is EC infection.
But I also suspect that their breeding line could have been very poor
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Fionabun
Mama Doe
Oh no, Fiona.
Thanks Sarah, no you need a break, yours have been bad healthwise recently. (love their pic on the litter tray thread!)
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Do they have other EC related issues? Excessive drinking, nystagmus, co-ordination problems, etc?
Fionabun
Mama Doe
The story is a long one and similar to that experienced my SarahP more recently. I had a spell of horrendous repetitive GI stasis every week/2 weeks with them (the three who live together) for about 4 months. It was awful. Then in March, the final straw was Marcy who was unable to walk and had active EC infection. With all the treatment she had, she improved and miraculously they all improved with no GI stasis for about nearly 4 months. My vet couldn't quite believe it. I had given them dentals and all sorts in the time in between trying like mad to get to the route of the problem.
There is some head tilt still but no other EC signs.The research on EC in terms of GI consequences is apparently rubbish, none has really been done.
carasblanco
Mama Doe
Have they had treatment with steroids as well as Panacur? The RWF article mentions that.
Hope he's OK soon - I guess it's just an ongoing battle and very worrying for you
caismeister
Alpha Buck
SarahP
Wise Old Thumper
Aww thanks!
I just feel as though I know what you're going through. My heart sinks when I see your threads saying they are ill.
To follow up on what's been said, my 2 bunnies' GI stasis problems is most definitely caused by EC. Trouble is, it keeps coming back! I've just given them a booster of Panacur and Clover is like a new bunny. Am trying to make the most of a good spell with them!
Fionabun
Mama Doe
I guess it figures that E-c could affect the intestines as the parasite forms granulomas, like those found in Crohn's disease in humans.
Have they had treatment with steroids as well as Panacur? The RWF article mentions that.
Hope he's OK soon - I guess it's just an ongoing battle and very worrying for you
I didn't know that about granulomas linked to EC , that may explain quite a lot. Do you have a reference for that at all? I would be so very interested in it. Poor Sumi still has an achy achy bellly
