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Not enough probiotics?

LeahsRabbits

LeahsRabbits

Warren Scout
We took Blossom to the vet today, and the vet gave us the bio-lapis probiotics (6 sachet's) for both of our bunnies.

On the box it says give 1 sachet with 50ml of water, but I couldn't of left them with 50ml of water all night, so I gave them each 100ml of water with 2 sachet's in, which means I only have 2 sachets left for tomorrow.

Online it says give the probiotic for 5 days.. Do you think it matters? I'd hate to spend more money, buying more of it.
 
LeahsRabbits said:
We took Blossom to the vet today, and the vet gave us the bio-lapis probiotics (6 sachet's) for both of our bunnies.

On the box it says give 1 sachet with 50ml of water, but I couldn't of left them with 50ml of water all night, so I gave them each 100ml of water with 2 sachet's in, which means I only have 2 sachets left for tomorrow.

Online it says give the probiotic for 5 days.. Do you think it matters? I'd hate to spend more money, buying more of it.
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I would get some more because probiotics are important. When you take anti-biotics they can knock out the good bacteria as well as the bad ones. Probiotics help to restore the good bacteria which is important when you're recovering from any sort of illness.
 
Rosie42 said:
I would get some more because probiotics are important. When you take anti-biotics they can knock out the good bacteria as well as the bad ones. Probiotics help to restore the good bacteria which is important when you're recovering from any sort of illness.
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Neither of them have been on anti-biotics. These have just been given to ensure their gut-flora is stable.
 
LeahsRabbits said:
Neither of them have been on anti-biotics. These have just been given to ensure their gut-flora is stable.
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Ahh okay I see. I would still get more probiotics though, as if you only carry out half a course it won't really work the way it is supposed to.
 
Rosie42 said:
Ahh okay I see. I would still get more probiotics though, as if you only carry out half a course it won't really work the way it is supposed to.
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Emailed the vet last night, she said seeing as the buns are in good health and just need a gut stabiliser, she gave us 3 sachet's each for them. :)
 
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