Cystitis transmittable?

[a reader of books]

When I got up early this morning for Sophie's extra pain meds I gave them lots of greens and Casper ate them like normal, but later this morning he didn't want to eat anymore and was just sitting quietly, not moving. We went to the vet and his tummy felt perfectly fine, and his teeth were fine, too, but his bladder area felt really sensitive, so the vet thinks it's the pain from his bladder that's making him feel unwell, poor boy... So, he's on extra meds now and I'm keeping a close eye on him. He's eaten a bit since we got home, but he's not feeling good.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Poo Casper I hope additional analgesics will help. Is he passing poo and wee ?

 

[joey&boo]

I'm sorry to hear your poor boy is unwell. Hoping the meds get him eating more. As always you've acted really quickly

 

[a reader of books]

Poo Casper I hope additional analgesics will help. Is he passing poo and wee ?

Thank you, IM. Yes, he is. His poops look normal but a bit small, and the pee is only small amounts each time, but that's the way it's been for a while now...

I'm sorry to hear your poor boy is unwell. Hoping the meds get him eating more. As always you've acted really quickly

Thank you, too, j&b. He was just eating some hay, so that's very good.

 

[bunny momma]

I am sorry to read he is unwell. I hope he improves quickly.

 

[Pets mum]

Poor Casper, so sorry to hear that he is not well, hope the meds help him to get better really soon xxx

 

[a reader of books]

Thank you, bunny momma and Pets mum. I really appreciate it.

He's been pretty much back to normal today. This morning he didn't want his Joint Support tab, which he normally loves, but he ate it later, and he's been eating really well aside from that.

 

[bunny momma]

Thank you, bunny momma and Pets mum. I really appreciate it.

He's been pretty much back to normal today. This morning he didn't want his Joint Support tab, which he normally loves, but he ate it later, and he's been eating really well aside from that.

Perhaps he was passing a larger bit of the bladder sludge and it caused him the discomfort? Passing the sludge is possibly more difficult for a male.
Sending vibes.

I am glad he is eating normally.

 

[a reader of books]

Perhaps he was passing a larger bit of the bladder sludge and it caused him the discomfort? Passing the sludge is possibly more difficult for a male.
Sending vibes.

I am glad he is eating normally.

Oh, that's very possible. I hadn't thought of that... Thank you for the vibes. He was very active yesterday evening, running around and everything, so I think he's feeling much better!

 

[joey&boo]

Great news Casper is feeling so much better. He's such a sweet boy

 

[a reader of books]

Great news Casper is feeling so much better. He's such a sweet boy

Thank you. He really is. He's lying next to me right now, keeping me company.

 

[bunny momma]

It is nice to read he improved.

 

[a reader of books]

It is nice to read he improved.

Aw, thank you.

 

[twistedtiggerz69]

Sorry I have not been keeping up to date with Sophie and Casper. I had a quick read through here and I'm so glad that Casper is feeling better. I will try and read up on Sophienow. Sending more vibes [emoji173][emoji3448]

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[a reader of books]

Sorry I have not been keeping up to date with Sophie and Casper. I had a quick read through here and I'm so glad that Casper is feeling better. I will try and read up on Sophienow. Sending more vibes [emoji173][emoji3448]

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Aww, that's totally okay. They've been having a lot of problems these past few months, so it's a lot to read! Thank you for being glad Casper is feeling better and for sending vibes.

 

[a reader of books]

I've been decreasing Sophie's additional pain meds, and she's been without it for a few days now, and she's managing well. Casper seems to be peeing more easily, so they're both showing some signs of improvement. So, I think that must mean the Panacur is helping, which would mean they do have EC? Is there anything I should do to prevent them from getting unwell again after they're done with the Panacur?

 

[InspectorMorse]

I've been decreasing Sophie's additional pain meds, and she's been without it for a few days now, and she's managing well. Casper seems to be peeing more easily, so they're both showing some signs of improvement. So, I think that must mean the Panacur is helping, which would mean they do have EC? Is there anything I should do to prevent them from getting unwell again after they're done with the Panacur?

Personally I remain unconvinced that the problem is EC related, but to answer your question EC can be transmitted via spores excreted in the urine. So it’s important to minimise ingestion of any urine contaminated hay etc. otherwise the Rabbits just keep reinfecting themselves. Panacur does not ‘cure’ EC, it can only reduce the number of spores circulating within the bloodstream. The actual EC parasite is excreted long before any clinical symptoms present.

Here Vets have vastly varying opinions on the treatment and management of EC. But one thing that is agreed on is that attention to the prevention of the Rabbits ingesting anything potentially contaminated with urine is important.

This is an informative article *WARNING Link contains some graphic images*

https://www.vettimes.co.uk/app/uplo...phalitozoon-cuniculi-infection-in-rabbits.pdf

 

[a reader of books]

Thank you for answering my question and for the link to the article, IM. It was an interesting read. I'm not sure it's EC related, either, but it can't hurt to take precautions just in case and make sure everything's cleaner.

 

[bunny momma]

I am happy to read they improved.

 

[a reader of books]

I am happy to read they improved.

Thank you, bunny momma.


Unfortunately, while I was doing Casper's health check just now, I found a small bump/lump on his jaw that wasn't there before, so we're going to the vets again today.