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Basil lopping? I FOUND THE CAUSE :'(
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cannonwoman
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Beth,
If he has FBS he will also need extra vitamin E as bunnies suffering from it have also shown a lack in this vitamin. I`ve also found giving tomato juice is better than just feeding tomatoes, as then you`ll know he`s getting a decent amount in him.
You will also need to give him physio several times a day to keep his muscles working whilst he`s so weak.
Su.x
If he has FBS he will also need extra vitamin E as bunnies suffering from it have also shown a lack in this vitamin. I`ve also found giving tomato juice is better than just feeding tomatoes, as then you`ll know he`s getting a decent amount in him.
You will also need to give him physio several times a day to keep his muscles working whilst he`s so weak.
Su.x
cavysrock said:It is the first sign of FBS, may he rest in peace
Beth, how on earth can you possible say 'may he rest in peace' as if he is literally on his last legs and then complain when someone says they've noticed you're making other posts about stuff :?
I know you tend to over dramatise things but to say rest in peace is taking it a bit far don't you when he's STILL ALIVE :roll:
i didn't mean to say rest in peace :shock: I thought he was dying, but luckily god let the little guy make ut
all i was saying was if they read everything maybe they would know what is going on:roll:
ANYWAY i just tried syringe feedibg baz tomato juice and he loves it
all i was saying was if they read everything maybe they would know what is going on:roll:
ANYWAY i just tried syringe feedibg baz tomato juice and he loves it
floppynzele
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Beth i'm so sorry Bazil is ill, and i do hope he gets better whatever he has.
sending vibes to you both!!!!
poor little guy, i'm glad to hear he loves eating and drinking tomatoes and juice
sending vibes to you both!!!!
poor little guy, i'm glad to hear he loves eating and drinking tomatoes and juice
my Flopsy died of floppy Bunny syndrome, and it affected her whole body, and she was 6 years old. i don't know if that was a one off but my vets seemed to think it was normal.Beebop said:
If it's FBS then the best and quickest treatment would be for the vet to give a shot of potasium. The other 'treatments' like vit E and tomarto would rely on him ingesting enough quantity and for his guts to be in good working order to process it for it to make it into the blood stream. Why bother with that when they can give him a shot which will be absorbed much faster??
What did the vet actually diagnose him with? A painkiller isn't treatment for FBS. As far as I'm aware FBS isn't painful it causes muscle weekness.
FBS makes them floppy so he should be in a relaxed position. If he's holding his head twisted back/to one side that's not FBS - that's an ear infection. Treatment for that may include painkillers but also neds antibiotics asap.
Put together with the sudden ear lop, an ear infection is a strong posibility. Even if the vet thought it was FBS, they couldn't rule out an ear infection so should have treated for that too. The only way to make a firm diagnosis on potasium deficiency would be a blood test. Otherwise they need to treat all the possibilities.
I suggest going back to the vet. Painkillers aren't cures they are just designed to alleviate the symptoms.
Tam
What did the vet actually diagnose him with? A painkiller isn't treatment for FBS. As far as I'm aware FBS isn't painful it causes muscle weekness.
FBS makes them floppy so he should be in a relaxed position. If he's holding his head twisted back/to one side that's not FBS - that's an ear infection. Treatment for that may include painkillers but also neds antibiotics asap.
Put together with the sudden ear lop, an ear infection is a strong posibility. Even if the vet thought it was FBS, they couldn't rule out an ear infection so should have treated for that too. The only way to make a firm diagnosis on potasium deficiency would be a blood test. Otherwise they need to treat all the possibilities.
I suggest going back to the vet. Painkillers aren't cures they are just designed to alleviate the symptoms.
Tam
sarattie
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I dont know you cavysrock, but to be perfectly honest, assuming what you post is credible, and I cant think of any reason why is wouldnt be...
But I think the way that some people have responded to you and your recent post is disgusting. And I really hope that the moderating team has contacted them about this.
I hope your bun is ok. good luck at the vet tomorrow.
But I think the way that some people have responded to you and your recent post is disgusting. And I really hope that the moderating team has contacted them about this.
I hope your bun is ok. good luck at the vet tomorrow.
i totally agree there have been a LOT OF VERY rude people on here. cavys comes on here for advice and to let people know wat vet has said and then people basically are accusing her of lying and of the vet not doing his job correctly!!! because of course we are all much more intelligent than a fully qualified vet in this matter :evil:
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