twistedtiggerz69
Mama Doe
Having a vet who has bunniesmust feel like gold dust. He is very cute (Archie not your vet)
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Archie - odd breathing, but otherwise normal
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Mervinius
Mama Doe
Hahaha. Yeah I think it must be pretty rare. Archie says he's def way cuter than the vet. Lol.Having a vet who has bunniesmust feel like gold dust. He is very cute (Archie not your vet)
Mervinius
Mama Doe
Little update for you all. Archie has been much better until today. He just seemed off and his breathing seemed worse. I was worried I was just over thinking it. But sent the videos to the vet and he told me to bring him in.
Unfortunately the infection is back
or it never quite went away. So we are back on baytril and metacam. They still can't get the other antibiotic, there's still a supply issue.
He said we are going to start with a higher dose this time and try to get in completely gone and may have to give meds for a longee time to make sure it's totally gone this time round.
Archie is not a happy boy, he hates the car, isn't keen on the vets and really hates baytril. Vet wants me to try to syringe the meds in, but I know in reality I won't get him to sit still. I feel like a bad bunny mum, but he is a wriggling nightmare.
Unfortunately the infection is back
or it never quite went away. So we are back on baytril and metacam. They still can't get the other antibiotic, there's still a supply issue. He said we are going to start with a higher dose this time and try to get in completely gone and may have to give meds for a longee time to make sure it's totally gone this time round.
Archie is not a happy boy, he hates the car, isn't keen on the vets and really hates baytril. Vet wants me to try to syringe the meds in, but I know in reality I won't get him to sit still. I feel like a bad bunny mum, but he is a wriggling nightmare.
Mervinius
Mama Doe
Thanks Pets mum. He does already seem much better after a dose of metacam early afternoon, but the real difference has been after the baytril at the vets.. his nose has stopped flaring and he's relaxed more.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
With RTIs the duration of abx treatment can need to be ongoing for weeks. What is the abx with a supply issue ?
Mervinius
Mama Doe
I can't remember but it began with an S
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Septrin ?
Co-Trimoxazole is the same, the generic form and available. At least it’s available here (SW London)
Other options are Azithromycin AKA Zithromax or Depocillin, the latter by INJECTION ONLY. IME Baytril isn’t often that beneficial for severe LRTIs
Mervinius
Mama Doe
aww poor Archie. Banana time thoughI've seen Archie move on previous videos of yours, I wouldn't feel bad about not being able to medicate him. Lots of vibes for your little man, I hope the increased Baytril works for him
I'm not sure how to quote you both.
Yes Jane that's the one, I'm sure. They said they've tried loads of suppliers. The only other one he said he uses is the injection one, but we didn't feel we were competent to do the injections ourselves.
Thanks Joey that's lovely that you remember Archies jumping and running antics. Haha. I have so far managed to get the baytril in with the syringe twice today. It was a tad stressful but we got there.
He's definitely improved on yesterday already, but still not right. We have to do a week of meds then report in with a video of how he's going. But I'm pretty sure he said we would need quite a few weeks of meds to make sure we get rid of it this time.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I am sorry Archie's infection is back and I hope the higher dose and longer treatment can fully eradicate this infection. These smaller bunnies can squirm quite a bit when they are determined to not take their icky med. Well done syringing the Baytril.
Sending lots of vibes Archie makes a quick and full recovery.
Sending lots of vibes Archie makes a quick and full recovery.
Mervinius
Mama Doe
Morning bunny momma..you are up early! I just gave him his morning dose. He is currently cleaning the human stink off his fur. Lol
he's getting wise to my plan of tricking him into being still with a treat so I can grab him. So had to chase him up and down the stairs a few times this morning. Thanks for the vibes
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
He always was speedy on the stairs! You will need a treat to regain your energy after that ordeal!Morning bunny momma..you are up early! I just gave him his morning dose. He is currently cleaning the human stink off his fur. Lol
Thanks for the vibes
. My bunnies' fur smells very good, so I guess human stink is a no-no! After I groom my bunnies they have to wash too!
Mervinius
Mama Doe
Yeah they both are super speedy on the stairs! Bunnies do smell so amazing don't they. I wish I smelt like a bunny. HahahaHe always was speedy on the stairs! You will need a treat to regain your energy after that ordeal!
My bunnies' fur smells very good, so I guess human stink is a no-no! After I groom my bunnies they have to wash too!
