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threelittlepigs
Alpha Buck
:wave: How is Rupert now?
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
The vets just called and think his heart looks normal but his lungs look to be the problem. They're thinking it's an infection that's not responding to the Septrin. So they're keeping him and Misty in for a couple of days to medicate him. They're not hopeful 
nickybunny1
Mama Doe
Vibes vibes vibes for little Rupert x
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
This wasn't supposed to happen. I was all set to go and collect him. I never considered they might want to keep him in. It was supposed to be: heart problem-collect buns and wonder drugs-medicate at home-rapid improvement with wonder drug-happy few years comfortable on wonder drugs.
I trust the vet and the nurses, but I don't like not being in control. I want to medicate and feed him. I want to be able to understand the xray and choose the drugs. I feel useless.
Poor Misty must be so scared At least they have each other. Unless something happens I won't hear anything until the morning now.
I trust the vet and the nurses, but I don't like not being in control. I want to medicate and feed him. I want to be able to understand the xray and choose the drugs. I feel useless.
Poor Misty must be so scared
At least they have each other. Unless something happens I won't hear anything until the morning now.Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor Rupert I really hope that he responds to treatment xx
I really hope that he responds to treatment xxI have only just seen this.
My Wally (a rex also) had pneumonia (most probably caused by pasteurella). The infection is under control, but he is left with very damaged lungs. He has recently had a relapse, but after another long course of antibiotics we are back under control again.
Wally had xrays as they initially thought heart problems. His heart was normal, but the lungs looked odd. The xrays were looked at by other specialists, including Molly Varga.
Wally was initially on baytril and duphapen, but was not making progress. He was then put onto marbocyl and duphapen and this got things under control.
Wally isn't on antibiotics at the moment, but will stay on corvental twice a day to open the airways and metacam twice a day (0.8ml per dose at the moment).
He dropped loads of weight when he was at his worst, he went very thin, but this was mainly because he couldn't eat without getting out of breath and mouth-breathing.
I don't know whether any of this helps, but if it is his lungs then it could be an infection similar to that which has affected Wally.
Sending loads of vibes for Rupert.
Thinking of you too. I can sympathise as for the last 5 months I have been beyond my wits end with worry over Wally.
My Wally (a rex also) had pneumonia (most probably caused by pasteurella). The infection is under control, but he is left with very damaged lungs. He has recently had a relapse, but after another long course of antibiotics we are back under control again.
Wally had xrays as they initially thought heart problems. His heart was normal, but the lungs looked odd. The xrays were looked at by other specialists, including Molly Varga.
Wally was initially on baytril and duphapen, but was not making progress. He was then put onto marbocyl and duphapen and this got things under control.
Wally isn't on antibiotics at the moment, but will stay on corvental twice a day to open the airways and metacam twice a day (0.8ml per dose at the moment).
He dropped loads of weight when he was at his worst, he went very thin, but this was mainly because he couldn't eat without getting out of breath and mouth-breathing.
I don't know whether any of this helps, but if it is his lungs then it could be an infection similar to that which has affected Wally.
Sending loads of vibes for Rupert.
Thinking of you too. I can sympathise as for the last 5 months I have been beyond my wits end with worry over Wally.
Jackaroonie
Mama Doe
Poor Rupert sending lots of vibes for the handsome boy and Misty xx
sending lots of vibes for the handsome boy and Misty xx
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks guys. I called the vets to check how he was doing before they shut (couldn't wait until the morning ) and there was no change. He's still eating but they're syringe feeding as well. It must be a good sign that he still has an appetite. Misty is pigging out apparently, that girl can eat a whole bag of herbs in one mouthful :lol:
He's on antibiotics, Metcam and something that began with a D that will help his lungs. I feel a bit more positive after speaking to them. They're in a large cage away from the other animals, which is good news. I was worried about the stress on them both from dogs barking.
I don't want to get too optimistic, as that's when bad news usually arrives, but he's still fighting and eating.
Thank you. That does sound similar to Rupert. Maybe that's the drug beginning with a D they mentioned (I thought it maybe had a Z in it, but I could be wrong).
) and there was no change. He's still eating but they're syringe feeding as well. It must be a good sign that he still has an appetite. Misty is pigging out apparently, that girl can eat a whole bag of herbs in one mouthful :lol:He's on antibiotics, Metcam and something that began with a D that will help his lungs. I feel a bit more positive after speaking to them. They're in a large cage away from the other animals, which is good news. I was worried about the stress on them both from dogs barking.
I don't want to get too optimistic, as that's when bad news usually arrives, but he's still fighting and eating.
Thank you. That does sound similar to Rupert. Maybe that's the drug beginning with a D they mentioned (I thought it maybe had a Z in it, but I could be wrong).
Amylou1985
Young Bun
Vibes for Rupert xxxxxxxxx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that Rupert is stable this morning and that he will start to respond to medication.
I would be interested to know what the 'D' drug is
I would be interested to know what the 'D' drug is
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
The vet called but I wasn't awake enough to ask a lot of questions. I don't think there's been much change. She talked about numbers, I think respiratory rates, when he's in the kennel (40 something?) and when he's on the table being examined (50 something?). She was asking about what his appetite was like at home and what he was eating.
It's Dimazon, she said it was another name for Frusemide. Looks like it's a liquid version. She mentioned ordering some in for me to take home but it's expensive apparently. But it shows she's thinking of sending him home
They'll give him some more drugs and reassess him this afternoon.
It's Dimazon, she said it was another name for Frusemide. Looks like it's a liquid version. She mentioned ordering some in for me to take home but it's expensive apparently. But it shows she's thinking of sending him home
They'll give him some more drugs and reassess him this afternoon.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
The vet called but I wasn't awake enough to ask a lot of questions. I don't think there's been much change. She talked about numbers, I think respiratory rates, when he's in the kennel (40 something?) and when he's on the table being examined (50 something?). She was asking about what his appetite was like at home and what he was eating.
It's Dimazon, she said it was another name for Frusemide. Looks like it's a liquid version. She mentioned ordering some in for me to take home but it's expensive apparently. But it shows she's thinking of sending him home
They'll give him some more drugs and reassess him this afternoon.
Ah, yes it is a diuretic. It is what Zac has (he is in heart failure)
I hope that he will be able to return home soon xx
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
He's not responding to treatment and they want to let him go
I've asked them to contact FHB. I have to try one last time for Misty Waiting for the call back. There may be nothing else she can suggest, but at least I've tried everything.
This is the longest wait of my life
I've asked them to contact FHB. I have to try one last time for Misty
Waiting for the call back. There may be nothing else she can suggest, but at least I've tried everything.This is the longest wait of my life
Oh no.
If it is a lung infection, wouldn't the vet consider an alternative antibiotic before pts. Wallace had aggressive abx therapy, marbocyl and duphapen daily for at least a month.
Wallace didn't really respond to the first abx that was used. Marbocyl was suggested by Simon Maddock at the Cat & Rabbit Clinic in Northampton. He has had success in treating pneumonia in rabbits with this abx and it worked for Wallace.
ETA: Wally's respiratory rate was much higher than Rupert's.
If it is a lung infection, wouldn't the vet consider an alternative antibiotic before pts. Wallace had aggressive abx therapy, marbocyl and duphapen daily for at least a month.
Wallace didn't really respond to the first abx that was used. Marbocyl was suggested by Simon Maddock at the Cat & Rabbit Clinic in Northampton. He has had success in treating pneumonia in rabbits with this abx and it worked for Wallace.
ETA: Wally's respiratory rate was much higher than Rupert's.
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
He's not responding to treatment and they want to let him go
I've asked them to contact FHB. I have to try one last time for Misty
This is the longest wait of my life
I am wondering if they could try giving abx via a nebuliser aswell as systemically. What abx is he on ? Also maybe a bronchodilator :?
Is he still bright within himself and eating ?
Dippy_Danni
Warren Scout
Sending get well vibes for Rupert
