hi everyone, i posted a while ago about my rabbit who had an abcess on his front paw. he had surgery to remove it but it was found to be unusual in nature and could not be removed in one go but was more of a mass of infected tissue in the foot (sorry if that isnt a very good description). it was drained as much as possible and followed up with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.the vet did comment that he had been difficult to anaethetise and had not reacted very well and that they hoped they would not have to operate again as the risks were increased because of this. however he seemed to recover well.
unfortunately i noticed him limping again today and on returning to the vets discovered the infection is back. the vet has prescribed 10 days of antibiotics and anti-inflamatories. they really dont want to operate again. ben is a really fiesty bun and in the past i have struggled to give him medication so i have arranged with the vet to take him back every day for them to give it to him to ensure he is getting the full dose. i will take his bunny mate with him for support and to reduce the stress as much as possible.
i am now worried that i will be causing him more stress by taking him in the car every day but i want to be sure that i am getting the meds into him and give him the best hope of fighting the infection because of the risk of surgery.
sorry for all the ranting but just hoped someone to give me a bit of reassurance. thanks.
unfortunately i noticed him limping again today and on returning to the vets discovered the infection is back. the vet has prescribed 10 days of antibiotics and anti-inflamatories. they really dont want to operate again. ben is a really fiesty bun and in the past i have struggled to give him medication so i have arranged with the vet to take him back every day for them to give it to him to ensure he is getting the full dose. i will take his bunny mate with him for support and to reduce the stress as much as possible.
i am now worried that i will be causing him more stress by taking him in the car every day but i want to be sure that i am getting the meds into him and give him the best hope of fighting the infection because of the risk of surgery.
sorry for all the ranting but just hoped someone to give me a bit of reassurance. thanks.