Now Fern has a runny eye U/D Injection tips for 'stiff' penicillin??

[Omi]

Sending loads of vibes for Fern. I hope the specialist vets can help.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Sounds very much like an abscess in a damaged nasolacrimal duct to me. Sending lots more vibes for her x

 

[InspectorMorse]

Just had a thought, has she been on Isathal ? AFAIK it has better penetration into the nasolacrimal ducts than Tiacil.

 

[Zoobec]

Topping up the vibes, I hope the referral vets can help xx

 

[Liz47]

Thank you everyone What do you think our options are with an abscess in the duct? She's not had isathal, we went straight for what we thought was more 'stronger' stuff with maxitrol then tiacil, tiacil is quite runny isn't it

 

[InspectorMorse]

Thank you everyone What do you think our options are with an abscess in the duct? She's not had isathal, we went straight for what we thought was more 'stronger' stuff with maxitrol then tiacil, tiacil is quite runny isn't

it

I can’t remember where I read that for infections in the actual duct Isathal works better. I could be wrong though.

IME surgery is usually required if there is an abscess within the duct.

 

[Liz47]

I can’t remember where I read that for infections in the actual duct Isathal works better. I could be wrong though.

IME surgery is usually required if there is an abscess within the duct.

Thank you. Oh no, poor Fern. Well BattleFlatts will be the best place for it at least

 

[Zoobec]

How is Fern doing :wave:

 

[Liz47]

She's ok, her eye is about the same despite the treatment. We are going to Battle Flatts referrals next Wednesday so hoping for some good news then!

 

[Zoobec]

Fingers crossed for Wednesday. I bet she is still eating and being her usual self? :thumb:

 

[Liz47]

Thank you She is luckily, she has her meds out on the landing where there's better lighting and has become more confident out of the bunny room, before she wouldn't really venture out but now after meds will hop into our bedroom or the spare room. Unfortunately Jake follows and while I was watching fern chewed through my hair dryer :roll: He has gone through many chargers/hair dryers in his time! He then took the baytril syringe and was actually enjoying licking the baytril, Fern is a normal rabbit and hates baytril :lol:

The specialist has actually asked us to stop all antibiotics so they can do a swab, I hope she doesn't go downhill without them but they haven't seemed to make a difference so far

 

[bunny momma]

Sending vibes for Fern.

 

[Zoobec]

Thank you She is luckily, she has her meds out on the landing where there's better lighting and has become more confident out of the bunny room, before she wouldn't really venture out but now after meds will hop into our bedroom or the spare room. Unfortunately Jake follows and while I was watching fern chewed through my hair dryer :roll: He has gone through many chargers/hair dryers in his time! He then took the baytril syringe and was actually enjoying licking the baytril, Fern is a normal rabbit and hates baytril :lol:

The specialist has actually asked us to stop all antibiotics so they can do a swab, I hope she doesn't go downhill without them but they haven't seemed to make a difference so far

I’m glad she is still doing well in herself. Jake is naughty! I don’t think I’ve ever known any animal like baytril! If there is no change without it I wonder if it’s resistant to those antibiotics?

 

[Zoobec]

Hope the visit to the specialist goes well, topping up the vibes xx

 

[Liz47]

Thank you, it's not great news sadly. From the X rays her regular vets have done her teeth/roots are perfect, the blockage is elsewhere in the duct not caused by teeth. The vet believes the tear duct is ruptured and pus/swelling has built up behind her eye. She could flush the duct today so it is draining but there's so much build up she couldn't get the contrast through for a contrast X ray. So she's had a swab taken and whilst we wait for results is on Metacam still twice per day, baytril and metronidazole plus eye lubricant to protect her eye as it's protruding. She's back a week on Friday to see if there's any reduction in swelling to do the contrast X ray but the vet thinks ultimately she'll need her eye removing to remove the abscess behind or open up the tear duct and have an open wound to keep it draining.

I got upset as I can't believe after Jasmine this is happening with poor Fern, like I've done something wrong as what are the chances of having another eye problem like this. I told the referral vet about jasmine and the vet said it's not professional but she was getting upset and saying how awful it was and such a misuse of antibiotic, yet the rcvs independent vet thought it was clinically indicated in the complaints process which is so untrue

 

[InspectorMorse]

Thank you, it's not great news sadly. From the X rays her regular vets have done her teeth/roots are perfect, the blockage is elsewhere in the duct not caused by teeth. The vet believes the tear duct is ruptured and pus/swelling has built up behind her eye. She could flush the duct today so it is draining but there's so much build up she couldn't get the contrast through for a contrast X ray. So she's had a swab taken and whilst we wait for results is on Metacam still twice per day, baytril and metronidazole plus eye lubricant to protect her eye as it's protruding. She's back a week on Friday to see if there's any reduction in swelling to do the contrast X ray but the vet thinks ultimately she'll need her eye removing to remove the abscess behind or open up the tear duct and have an open wound to keep it draining.

I got upset as I can't believe after Jasmine this is happening with poor Fern, like I've done something wrong as what are the chances of having another eye problem like this. I told the referral vet about jasmine and the vet said it's not professional but she was getting upset and saying how awful it was and such a misuse of antibiotic, yet the rcvs independent vet thought it was clinically indicated in the complaints process which is so untrue

I had hoped I was wrong when I mentioned the possibility of a ruptured duct. After all you went through with Jasmine I am sure you are especially upset. At least you know that you now have a competent Vet.

 

[Zoobec]

Thank you, it's not great news sadly. From the X rays her regular vets have done her teeth/roots are perfect, the blockage is elsewhere in the duct not caused by teeth. The vet believes the tear duct is ruptured and pus/swelling has built up behind her eye. She could flush the duct today so it is draining but there's so much build up she couldn't get the contrast through for a contrast X ray. So she's had a swab taken and whilst we wait for results is on Metacam still twice per day, baytril and metronidazole plus eye lubricant to protect her eye as it's protruding. She's back a week on Friday to see if there's any reduction in swelling to do the contrast X ray but the vet thinks ultimately she'll need her eye removing to remove the abscess behind or open up the tear duct and have an open wound to keep it draining.

I got upset as I can't believe after Jasmine this is happening with poor Fern, like I've done something wrong as what are the chances of having another eye problem like this. I told the referral vet about jasmine and the vet said it's not professional but she was getting upset and saying how awful it was and such a misuse of antibiotic, yet the rcvs independent vet thought it was clinically indicated in the complaints process which is so untrue

I’m so sorry that it’s not better news I am sure it is nothing you have done or not done. Fern is very lucky to have you and Jake taking such good care of her. I hope that the next appointment is more positive, and I am glad that you have a good vet on your side. Sending lots of vibes and hugs xx

 

[CarelessSquid07]

I'm sorry it's not better news, on the plus side your vet sounds fantastic. Sending lots of vibes x

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[Omi]

Sending lots of hugs. I'm sorry the news is what it is

 

[Liz47]

Thank you everyone xx I'm glad you don't feel it's something I've done. Yeah I'm upset Fern has to have an operation, but I have no doubt she'll be in good hands.