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Vibes for Cookie.
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I feel I'm losing cookie. E.C much worse today!
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fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
No advice re medicines.. leave that to the experts.. but wanted to wish Cookie as speedy recovery x
I know we only started his medication yesterday late afternoon but this morning the head tilt is really bad 
He's so confused and doesn't know whats happening. Its like the head tilt is pulling him over and he cannot walk
He is still eating but we are having to hold him when he does.. His head tilt was slight yesterday but so much worse this morning. All me and hubby have done this morning is cry.
He's so confused and doesn't know whats happening. Its like the head tilt is pulling him over and he cannot walk
He is still eating but we are having to hold him when he does.. His head tilt was slight yesterday but so much worse this morning. All me and hubby have done this morning is cry.
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
I've only just seen this. Sending Cookie lots of vibes. Is your vet open where you could ask them for any further advice?
If not, you could always try to call Chester Gates and ask to speak to Martin if he is around today as he is exotic specialist there (I think Jenny may also be one but not 100% sure)
If not, you could always try to call Chester Gates and ask to speak to Martin if he is around today as he is exotic specialist there (I think Jenny may also be one but not 100% sure)
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I know we only started his medication yesterday late afternoon but this morning the head tilt is really bad
He's so confused and doesn't know whats happening. Its like the head tilt is pulling him over and he cannot walk
He is still eating but we are having to hold him when he does.. His head tilt was slight yesterday but so much worse this morning. All me and hubby have done this morning is cry.
It can get much worse in the initial stages, including the Bun actually rolling due to the dizziness.
What dose of Metacam are you giving ?
Sometimes an anti-motion sickness med such as Stemetil can help with the dizziness.
fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
I am sorry Cookie is worse today. I have read lots of threads on EC on here and as Jane says, they do seem to get worse before better.
Sending get well vibes for Cookie xxx
Sending get well vibes for Cookie xxx
I've looked at the box and it's cat Metacam and been told to give him 1kg dose per day. Very hard to work out the dose because with it being in the bottle it's in I can get it in the syringe.
My bill said 15 ml but the bottle I've been given is only a 3ml, that's not going to last 7 days.
funnybunnyabc
Warren Veteran
Sending lots of get well soon vibes for Cookie xx
Coineanach
Wise Old Thumper
Phone your vet and query the size of the bottle as you've been charged for the 15ml. They may have just made a mistake. You could ask your vet to give you the dosage in drops, if that would make life easier. I've only had experience with dog metacam so can't really advise you on dosage, I don't know whether it's different or not.
It does get worse before it gets better, one of my buns with EC got to the rolling stage before she started to improve. As he cannot walk he might find it more comfortable to be propped up with rolled towels. How is he with passing droppings and urinating?
Here is a good thread from a while back about EC, it covers a lot of bases so is worth a read. http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=215679 The bunny from this thread recovered from her EC so it shows there is hope.
