Medicating a rabbit with head-tilt

[hoppetylop]

I've had rabbits for many years but never had a rabbit with head tilt until recently. Milo is a resue bun who had had e,cuniculi a year ago for which he was treated with Panacur/Lapizole. He copes very well.When he came to live with me a couple of weeks ago I got my vet to do a blood test to see what his ec levels were so I had more understanding of his health and rule out an ear infection. He's thriving. Weight gaining, very active,good appetite, no wobbliness/ good body control, very friendly and happy despite his residual headtilt so I was surprised to learn that the results were high, indicating a current infection:shock:
Perhaps a change of home triggered this,I don't know. He starts on Lapizole from Monday as my vet only stocks Panacur which I find tricky to use especially with a head tilt bunny.
If anyone has any tips on medicating a head tilt rabbit I'd love some advice! I'm experienced with rabbits without head tilt but this is new to me. Thanks!
He's completely separate from my other bunnies and I'm being very careful to prevent the spread of ec.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Firstly it is so much easier to use Panacur 10% liquid if it is the fact that the paste is tricky to administer. I know that you say your Vet is ordering Lapizole, but for future reference the Panacur 10% Liquid is the same active ingredient (Fenbendazole) as the paste and Lapizole. The dose needed for the 10% liquid is 0.2ml/kg/day. You can of course confirm this with your Vet. The Panacur 10% liquid can be bought online without prescription and will be a lot cheaper than buying any form of Fenbendazole from the Vet

https://hyperdrug.co.uk/panacur-10-100ml-for-dogs-cats-puppies-kittens/

As for how to medicate a head tilt Rabbit this might help, see under ‘Supportive Care’

https://www.theeducatedrabbit.com/caring-for-head-tilt-rabbits.html

 

[bunny momma]

Sending vibes he makes a full recovery, though some tilt may remain after he is well.

 

[hoppetylop]

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[hoppetylop]

Firstly it is so much easier to use Panacur 10% liquid if it is the fact that the paste is tricky to administer. I know that you say your Vet is ordering Lapizole, but for future reference the Panacur 10% Liquid is the same active ingredient (Fenbendazole) as the paste and Lapizole. The dose needed for the 10% liquid is 0.2ml/kg/day. You can of course confirm this with your Vet. The Panacur 10% liquid can be bought online without prescription and will be a lot cheaper than buying any form of Fenbendazole from the Vet

https://hyperdrug.co.uk/panacur-10-100ml-for-dogs-cats-puppies-kittens/

As for how to medicate a head tilt Rabbit this might help, see under ‘Supportive Care’

https://www.theeducatedrabbit.com/caring-for-head-tilt-rabbits.html

Thank you so much for this and the very useful links

 

[hoppetylop]

Sending vibes he makes a full recovery, though some tilt may remain after he is well.

Thank you!

 

[Babsie]

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[Zoobec]

Sending lots of vibes xx

 

[Orenoko]

When I had a rabbit with head tilt I used to try and avoid picking him up as much as possible as it really stressed him out, so i would mix his meds in with something like banana flavoured baby food so that he could just eat it from a spoon or syringe.

 

[hoppetylop]

Sending lots of vibes xx

Thank you! He's charging around as Itype this and really making me laugh! He's such a character

 

[hoppetylop]

When I had a rabbit with head tilt I used to try and avoid picking him up as much as possible as it really stressed him out, so i would mix his meds in with something like banana flavoured baby food so that he could just eat it from a spoon or syringe.

Thank you very much for this

 

[hoppetylop]

I just wanted to update that Milo made a full recovery from the ec and even his residual headtilt from his first infection is less pronounced.

 

[joey&boo]

I just wanted to update that Milo made a full recovery from the ec and even his residual headtilt from his first infection is less pronounced.

ahh that is great news. thanks for the update

 

[Zoobec]

Great news

 

[InspectorMorse]

I just wanted to update that Milo made a full recovery from the ec and even his residual headtilt from his first infection is less pronounced.

Brilliant

 

[bunny momma]

It was so nice to hear that Milo has recovered. Any residual tilt may continue to improve.