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Tethra
- Thread starter Omi
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Got Depocillin and have given Tethra his first jab. He's got to have them every other day. He was seen by my normal vet and she has given me some Maxitrol as she said he has Uveitis in one eye. She wants to see him again next Monday unless I need to take him back sooner. She's leaning more now towards a diagnosis of Treponema, which he had a few months after I adopted them 4 years ago. She's still not 100% sure though, but the Pen injections should cover both possibilities. I must say I'd feel a lot happier if it were Treponema and it would also account for him not being quite so poorly as Yan was, although he hasn't eaten well today. The largest nodule just above his nose has started to bleed a little, so I hope the top doesn't come (or be groomed) right off.
Poor little mite got so stressed in his carrier that his teeth were chattering
He's back safe with his Mummy and Daddy now.
Poor little mite got so stressed in his carrier that his teeth were chattering
He's back safe with his Mummy and Daddy now.Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Got Depocillin and have given Tethra his first jab. He's got to have them every other day. He was seen by my normal vet and she has given me some Maxitrol as she said he has Uveitis in one eye. She wants to see him again next Monday unless I need to take him back sooner. She's leaning more now towards a diagnosis of Treponema, which he had a few months after I adopted them 4 years ago. She's still not 100% sure though, but the Pen injections should cover both possibilities. I must say I'd feel a lot happier if it were Treponema and it would also account for him not being quite so poorly as Yan was, although he hasn't eaten well today. The largest nodule just above his nose has started to bleed a little, so I hope the top doesn't come (or be groomed) right off.
Poor little mite got so stressed in his carrier that his teeth were chattering
Oh poor man
Sending lots more vibes for him xx
MightyMax
Banned
Got Depocillin and have given Tethra his first jab. He's got to have them every other day. He was seen by my normal vet and she has given me some Maxitrol as she said he has Uveitis in one eye. She wants to see him again next Monday unless I need to take him back sooner. She's leaning more now towards a diagnosis of Treponema, which he had a few months after I adopted them 4 years ago. She's still not 100% sure though, but the Pen injections should cover both possibilities. I must say I'd feel a lot happier if it were Treponema and it would also account for him not being quite so poorly as Yan was, although he hasn't eaten well today. The largest nodule just above his nose has started to bleed a little, so I hope the top doesn't come (or be groomed) right off.
Poor little mite got so stressed in his carrier that his teeth were chattering
Oh poor love! I hope he's recovered from the visit by now
I must say I would feel the same about preferring it to be Treponema than Myx. Lots of hugs xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I've never heard of Treponema - I shall Google later. Sending more vibes for your wee boy . The thought of his teeth chattering in fear
Treponematosis = Rabbit Syphilis
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Bacterial/Treponema_Inf_Rabbits.htm
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
Ahh, thanks Jane - didn't know that name for syphilis
MightyMax
Banned
I've never heard of Treponema - I shall Google later. Sending more vibes for your wee boy . The thought of his teeth chattering in fear
It's Rabbit Syphilis J&B
Really easy to sort out with a penicillin injection
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
A few years ago neither did I. Then one of my previous Rabbits had it and I got to learn about it as a result xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Any new developments for Tethra this morning ? I hope he is still eating well xx
Yes, thanks, Tethra has eaten well this morning and looks much the same as yesterday.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Indeed on both counts :lol:
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Good news Omi
Thanks. He is becoming difficult to catch to medicate now as he knows he is more vulnerable in the shed and so chooses to stay outside
OH is also not trusted any more. When we planned their accommodation, we thought how lovely it would be with different areas for them to access outside, not thinking about having to medicate them :lol: The good thing is that all of them behave themselves very well once they are picked up and don't struggle, as long as they are taken out of their accommodation. I hope Tethra remembers this tomorrow when it's injection time again.
MightyMax
Banned
Thanks. He is becoming difficult to catch to medicate now as he knows he is more vulnerable in the shed and so chooses to stay outside
Yes, catching them is always the bugbear :roll: Nice that they behave once caught though.
How many injections are you going to have to give?
Yes, I don't find catching them stressful on my account, but I'm always wary about hurting them and don't like the stress it must cause them
Injections are every other day until Monday and then back to vets. From memory I think the treatment for Treponema was longer than one week four years ago, so probably I will need to continue after Monday. On the plus side of course, injecting Penicillin is not simple and so all experience must be beneficial.
MightyMax
Banned
Yes, I don't find catching them stressful on my account, but I'm always wary about hurting them and don't like the stress it must cause them
Injections are every other day until Monday and then back to vets. From memory I think the treatment for Treponema was longer than one week four years ago, so probably I will need to continue after Monday. On the plus side of course, injecting Penicillin is not simple and so all experience must be beneficial.
In what way do you find it not simple? Have they given you the drawn up syringes? (Which I do find more difficult)
