Weight loss and small poos

[Rhian33]

I have no brain to replace !!

This conversation alone disproves that theory

 

[Omi]

Sending loads of vibes for Lola. I hope she recovers well from her op and that you can establish a diet, which will help her.

 

[MightyMax]

Spot on Jane, thank you, that's it. Someone has replaced my brain with cotton wool today, apologies.

I will discuss diet and prebiotics with my vet this evening.

Frances Harcourt Brown (retired) rabbit specialist vet is of the opinion that probiotics and PREBIOTICS are of no use to a rabbit because of the acidity of the stomach acid. However they will not harm

Hope your vet has ideas on diet

 

[Jack's-Jane]

This conversation alone disproves that theory

I think there may be a few people who beg to differ

It was Mark Rowland an Exotics Specialist Vet who recommended the Avipro. I think he also recommended it to cpayne for Doughnut's chronic gut problem

 

[Rhian33]

Well, I mentioned the prebiotics to my vet and she thought it didn't hurt to try it so we will. Diet wise we discussed feeding Lola separately twice daily and feeding different hays, forage, veggies etc more or less really how I normally feed. We didn't think cutting out pellets was the best plan as her poos aren't too bad either too dry or too wet.

Overnight she's not been great but she's nibbled some coriander this morning so I've shut her in the crate on her own with some coriander and parsley otherwise her husbun scoffs it. He's being very good with her and just wants to give her snuggles.

Meds wise I've been given oral vetergesic and injectable metoclopramide, baytril and metacam and I have to call with an update today. She wants to see her if she needs something but otherwise wants her to stay with me to reduce stress as much as possible.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Well, I mentioned the prebiotics to my vet and she thought it didn't hurt to try it so we will. Diet wise we discussed feeding Lola separately twice daily and feeding different hays, forage, veggies etc more or less really how I normally feed. We didn't think cutting out pellets was the best plan as her poos aren't too bad either too dry or too wet.

Overnight she's not been great but she's nibbled some coriander this morning so I've shut her in the crate on her own with some coriander and parsley otherwise her husbun scoffs it. He's being very good with her and just wants to give her snuggles.

Meds wise I've been given oral vetergesic and injectable metoclopramide, baytril and metacam and I have to call with an update today. She wants to see her if she needs something but otherwise wants her to stay with me to reduce stress as much as possible.

I expect that the Vet mentioned that if Metoclop' and Vetergesic are given together the sedating effect of Vetergesic can be increased quite significantly. Does your Vet think adding Ranitidine might be useful ? It has prokinetic effects on the lower GI tract where-as Metoclop' acts on the upper GI tract. Ranitidine also acts as an anti GI ulcer med which can be useful when a Bun is not eating too well.

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Ranitidine.htm

I hope that Lola improves throughout the day xx

 

[MightyMax]

Well, I mentioned the prebiotics to my vet and she thought it didn't hurt to try it so we will. Diet wise we discussed feeding Lola separately twice daily and feeding different hays, forage, veggies etc more or less really how I normally feed. We didn't think cutting out pellets was the best plan as her poos aren't too bad either too dry or too wet.

Overnight she's not been great but she's nibbled some coriander this morning so I've shut her in the crate on her own with some coriander and parsley otherwise her husbun scoffs it. He's being very good with her and just wants to give her snuggles.

Meds wise I've been given oral vetergesic and injectable metoclopramide, baytril and metacam and I have to call with an update today. She wants to see her if she needs something but otherwise wants her to stay with me to reduce stress as much as possible.

I agree, staying with you is the best plan, the poor wee mite

I'm glad you're vet has found a regime for her and I take my hat off to you managing it all.

Good luck xx

 

[Rhian33]

Sorry for the lack of reply. I've been asleep a lot today as i'm a bit under the weather.

Lola's doing really well. After just nibbling food this morning about lunchtime she was up and about so I tried her on some pellets then a load of stuff from the garden, some forage mix and veggies this evening. She's continued do well all day and has been hopping about quite a lot.

Thanks for the suggestion of Ranitidine, I will mention it. I only have 1 more dose left of vetergesic and metaclop as we are going to discuss meds again in the morning.

I'm actually quite surprised how quickly she's recovered if i'm honest.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Sorry for the lack of reply. I've been asleep a lot today as i'm a bit under the weather.

Lola's doing really well. After just nibbling food this morning about lunchtime she was up and about so I tried her on some pellets then a load of stuff from the garden, some forage mix and veggies this evening. She's continued do well all day and has been hopping about quite a lot.

Thanks for the suggestion of Ranitidine, I will mention it. I only have 1 more dose left of vetergesic and metaclop as we are going to discuss meds again in the morning.

I'm actually quite surprised how quickly she's recovered if i'm honest.

I hope that she continues to do well. Sorry that you are feeling poorly, get well soon xx

 

[MightyMax]

Sorry for the lack of reply. I've been asleep a lot today as i'm a bit under the weather.

Lola's doing really well. After just nibbling food this morning about lunchtime she was up and about so I tried her on some pellets then a load of stuff from the garden, some forage mix and veggies this evening. She's continued do well all day and has been hopping about quite a lot.

Thanks for the suggestion of Ranitidine, I will mention it. I only have 1 more dose left of vetergesic and metaclop as we are going to discuss meds again in the morning.

I'm actually quite surprised how quickly she's recovered if i'm honest.

I'm glad to hear she's doing pretty well all things considered.

You just need to get yourself well now

 

[Rhian33]

Just thought I'd update for anyone interested. We sent off a liver sample for analysis and that came back normal. Iain Cope has no further suggestions as to what it could be but Lola is doing really well and put back on most of what she lost. Being a house bunny is certainly suiting her.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Just thought I'd update for anyone interested. We sent off a liver sample for analysis and that came back normal. Iain Cope has no further suggestions as to what it could be but Lola is doing really well and put back on most of what she lost. Being a house bunny is certainly suiting her.

I am glad that Lola is doing so well even though the mystery of her illness remains unsolved xx

 

[MightyMax]

Just thought I'd update for anyone interested. We sent off a liver sample for analysis and that came back normal. Iain Cope has no further suggestions as to what it could be but Lola is doing really well and put back on most of what she lost. Being a house bunny is certainly suiting her.

Hi Rhian :wave:

Thanks for coming back to update. I'm glad she's put on the weight she lost and I hope she continues to do really well. Please stay with us