Raven not well-antacid doses??

[bunny momma]

I posted details on his thread, trying for over a day, yet unable to get vet care for raven-not even from non-rabbit vets.
Will not repeat here.
What antacid can he have and what dosage mg/kg to protect from/help gastric ulcer as he continues with medicam.
He is stable now,eating dandelion greens, nibbling hay and drinking again. He looks pale and poo darker yet no visible blood.
While I know this not for vet questions , I would appreciate knowing your experience with currently avail otc antacids/stomach protecter for your bunnies.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Is Ranitidine still available in the USA ? It has been withdrawn from sale here but the dose rate my Rabbits were given when it was available was 2mg-5mg/kg orally every 12 hours.

Cimetidine is still available here and the dose rate my Vet prescribed is 5mg-10mg/kg every 8-12 hours

I don’t know if Omeprazole or Lansoprazole can be given to Rabbits.

 

[Graciee]

How long has he been on the metacam?

 

[MimzMum]

I was going to ask about the metacam too. Does he really need it? I wouldn't use it if I suspected my rabbit might be bleeding internally.

I also don't know about omeperazole and rabbits but I do know the one Jenna takes must be specially prepared to contain no xylitol. It's also hard on the kidneys.

I'm sorry you're finding no joy with the vets. It does sound very worrying. Sending many vibes for Raven's recovery. xxxxx

 

[bunny momma]

Is Ranitidine still available in the USA ? It has been withdrawn from sale here but the dose rate my Rabbits were given when it was available was 2mg-5mg/kg orally every 12 hours.

Cimetidine is still available here and the dose rate my Vet prescribed is 5mg-10mg/kg every 8-12 hours

I don’t know if Omeprazole or Lansoprazole can be given to Rabbits.

Thanks for replying. Ranitidine withdrawn nere too.
Drugstore I stopped at not have Cimetidine, yet will check others.
I saw a couple others, Omeprazole, Famotidine, and Gaviscon-aluminum hydrate/magnesian carbonate. Also Tums and Rolaids-calcium something, . I saw dose on Gaviscon, yet will try to get Cimetidine here.

I reluctantly gave Medicam after 30 hours, yet gave with syringe feeds.

He did not get motility meds. I forgot which one impacts stomach more-metaclop or cisapride and want to not give it-though he may need one.

He is off fluids.

 

[bunny momma]

How long has he been on the metacam?

A month.

 

[bunny momma]

I was going to ask about the metacam too. Does he really need it? I wouldn't use it if I suspected my rabbit might be bleeding internally.

I also don't know about omeperazole and rabbits but I do know the one Jenna takes must be specially prepared to contain no xylitol. It's also hard on the kidneys.

I'm sorry you're finding no joy with the vets. It does sound very worrying. Sending many vibes for Raven's recovery. xxxxx

I thought about stopping madicam, then gave after 30 hours with critical care. He just started eating greens.
Not sure if bleed or not, yet want him safe.
Rabbit vets in short supply.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Metoclopramide increases the rate at which the stomach empties, Cisapride increases hind gut motility.

Also, there is this if you are still unable to get diagnostics from a Vet

https://www.mountainside-medical.com/products/fecal-occult-blood-stool-test-kit-guaiac-slides

 

[bunny momma]

Metoclopramide increases the rate at which the stomach empties, Cisapride increases hind gut motility.

Also, there is this if you are still unable to get diagnostics from a Vet

https://www.mountainside-medical.com/products/fecal-occult-blood-stool-test-kit-guaiac-slides

You are so wonderful, as usual.
Thank you for info on gut meds and the link for occult blood tests.
I just got Cimetidine 200mg tablets, so will calculate dose for him. I probably need to make a liquid then divide that because he will need such a small portion of each tablet.
Vets are hard to get on weekends and with monday being our national labor day holiday, we may be his only option.
He is stable,yet still fragile.

 

[InspectorMorse]

You are so wonderful, as usual.
Thank you for info on gut meds and the link for occult blood tests.
I just got Cimetidine 200mg tablets, so will calculate dose for him. I probably need to make a liquid then divide that because he will need such a small portion of each tablet.
Vets are hard to get on weekends and with monday being our national labor day holiday, we may be his only option.
He is stable,yet still fragile.

Glad that you were able to obtain Cimetidine

 

[bunny momma]

Glad that you were able to obtain Cimetidine

Thank you for sharing your experience. He got his first dose at lower end of range. I disolved a 200mg pill in 4ml water to make 50mg/ml solution and he got 0.12ml so he got about 6mg as a 1.2kg bun. He was a very good boy. Now I hope he will continue to eat some greens and nibble enough hay to poo so I do not need to give motility meds. He is resting this afternoon.