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Urinary incontinence UPDATE P3: Active EC :-(
- Thread starter Emmy_Cabs
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Hellooo! Chester was really bright this morning and has been doing all the things bunnys should do! I was a little concerned about his little poos but he's been munching on hay all day so I'm confident this will improve. I'm keeping a close eye on him though!!
Chester's blood tests have come back and he is positive for EC. Apparently his titre is quite high so it's likely it's currently 'active' which would explain his symptoms. The vet has prescribed a 2 month course of panacur.
I do feel reassured that we have a diagnosis but I was hoping it would be something fully treatable rather than something that needs to be managed.
Does anyone have experience with EC buns and urinary incontinence? Is it likely to improve?
Thanks!
MightyMax
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Hi Emmy
I am glad you've given an update and at least you have a diagnosis now. It's said that the damage done by EC cannot be reversed, but I haven't always found this to be the case, so please find reason for hope!
Did your vet comment on the kidneys, I don't know whether he tested their function? (Apologies if you've already said ..)
Hi MightyMax,
Sorry about the delay getting back to you.
Chester has been on panacur for a month now, and he's still having accidents. The vet did check his kidneys and she said his creatinine was up (but as it was the only raised result she wasn't sure of the significance).
I have tried litter training him again (as he was litter trained before) but I haven't had any luck. It does seem that he isn't in control of when he goes for a wee. I have him on vet bed now and I am managing to keep his back end dry, but I'm not able to have him roam freely as I did before.
It's all quite sad really!
