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Abcesses in my bunny - Help needed -
- Thread starter Lefteris
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MightyMax
Banned
Cooled boiled water to clean away the pus you can see
Penicillin is an antibiotic and should eventually stop the production of more pus and infection.
I think you should speak with your vet about things, as she will know what to suggest
MightyMax
Banned
Cooled boiled water to clean away the pus you can see
Penicillin is an antibiotic and should eventually stop the production of more pus and infection.
I think you should speak with your vet about things, as she will know what to suggest
Thinking of you, and hope you're managing your difficult situation x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Well done with giving the injection. The soft poo may be due to a combination of things. As I mentioned previously, Apple Juice contains a lot of sugar and too much could cause 'soft poo' problems. Especially if the Rabbit is on antibiotics. Also, if a Bunny is very immobile they may get a mucky bum.
MightyMax
Banned
No the apple juice on the hay will not have made any difference to the poops. People often give meds several times a day with loads of apple juice or pureed apple and it doesn't affect poo. If it makes her eat hay then it's all to the good!
It is probably due to the new antibiotic
Has she been eating a bit more - perhaps more hay?
Im very dissapointed and sad
The other front leg has now pus too. I tried to squeeze some out but still seems to have more inside. In just 5 days the 2 front legs has again pus.
I was hoping to this leg at least to be ok. Vet said that has removed the whole capsule and pus. Why more created ?
Im starting to think that Thumper may not get through this.
The other front leg has now pus too. I tried to squeeze some out but still seems to have more inside. In just 5 days the 2 front legs has again pus.
I was hoping to this leg at least to be ok. Vet said that has removed the whole capsule and pus. Why more created ?
Im starting to think that Thumper may not get through this.
MightyMax
Banned
Im very dissapointed and sad
The other front leg has now pus too. I tried to squeeze some out but still seems to have more inside. In just 5 days the 2 front legs has again pus.
I was hoping to this leg at least to be ok. Vet said that has removed the whole capsule and pus. Why more created ?
Im starting to think that Thumper may not get through this.
I'm really sorry
You and Thumper are trying so very hard, and it doesn't seem fair.
Poor little one xx
MightyMax
Banned
Something have to be wrong . Don't know maybe with the antibiotics ?
The back leg still seems to be fine , but who knows what gonna happen the next days
I'm so sorry
The antibiotics haven't had time to make any significant difference just yet. They would need to be given for several weeks before you would see improvement.
MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Im very dissapointed and sad
The other front leg has now pus too. I tried to squeeze some out but still seems to have more inside. In just 5 days the 2 front legs has again pus.
I was hoping to this leg at least to be ok. Vet said that has removed the whole capsule and pus. Why more created ?
Im starting to think that Thumper may not get through this.
Sadly it does sound as though the infection is very well established
Personally I would try to get Thumper back to a Vet today. If more abscesses are appearing despite the Penicillin treatment this could point to the risk of the development Sepsis. In some cases bacteria causing infection can be resistant to Penicillin. This too may be a feature of what is going on.https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/si...CD_HAI-MRSA-Information-for-Veterinarians.pdf
https://www.bsava.com/Resources/Veterinary-resources/Scientific-information/MRSA
http://www.msdvetmanual.com/en-gb/special-pet-topics/infections/infections-caused-by-bacteria
I am sorry to sound so negative and I realise you are doing all you can for Thumper. But I really do think that it is important to consult the Vet again today.
How is Thumper's pain control now ?
Thumper seems fine to me. No pain except that she cant stand on the one front feet.
Vet told me to go when i finish with the therapy of 5 injections
What if , penicillinis do nothing ? What else we can do ?
Vet previous time was positive that 1-2 more times of opening the legs and Thumper will be fine
Vet told me to go when i finish with the therapy of 5 injections
What if , penicillinis do nothing ? What else we can do ?
Vet previous time was positive that 1-2 more times of opening the legs and Thumper will be fine
MightyMax
Banned
You can't think right now that the penicillin will do nothing. Believe me, it takes time to work, in some cases 2/3 weeks. Within that time you will likely see more pus produced. I have nursed dozens of rabbits with abscesses - the pus doesn't magically clear up after the one or two injections.
I think the difficulty will be persuading your vet to continue them for long enough.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
How frequently has the Vet prescribed the Penicillin injections ?
MightyMax
Banned
You can always take a swab of the infected pus, send it away to the lab for culture and sensitivity, and find the exact antibiotic to combat the problem
0.5ml every 3 days. So far i have done 2 injections from 5 she told me. Then ill go back to vet.
Prob is i have 1 more injection ready. I have to go back to vet to take the 2 more or go to pharmacy?
Im worrying that vet will tell me not to do more than 5 injections.
Thumper today is moving much better than previous days. At least thats good.
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Prob is i have 1 more injection ready. I have to go back to vet to take the 2 more or go to pharmacy?
Im worrying that vet will tell me not to do more than 5 injections.
Thumper today is moving much better than previous days. At least thats good.
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I use newspaper with hay on top - that's all!
Me also :wave:
