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bunslave

bunslave

Mama Doe
Just setting off to the vets now. Cheeky bun has been receiving meds for an ear infection. She's now losing her balance and I've just felt a lump under her ear whilst giving her her meds :-(
Any advice? She's on baytril in the ear and metacam.
 
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bunslave said:
Just setting off to the vets now. Cheeky bun has been receiving meds for an ear infection. She's now losing her balance and I've just felt a lump under her ear whilst giving her her meds :-(
Any advice? She's on baytril in the ear and metacam.
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Sounds as though the infection has now spread into her MIDDLE EAR (Otitis Media) which is effecting her 'balance mechanism'. There is probably an abscess in there which is what the lump you can feel indicates.

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Otit/otitis.htm

Her ear drum is no doubt perforated, so the Vet will need to be extremely cautious about what is put directly into the ear canal
 
Just back. We are going to see Aiden at Ashleigh vets in Manchester at 3 today. My vet thinks it is an abscess :(
Thank you Kermit and Jane xx Will read them now Jane thank you. Just need to plan my route as I don't do sat navs and panic going to new places. Update later.
 
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Oh man, was really hoping it wasn't an abscess. I hate them!

Vibes that you have caught it early and the meds get shot of it quick smart xx

Oh, and vibes that you make it there without any hiccups.....just leave extra time for wrong turns!
 
Well Cheeky's had a head x ray and it's not an abscess :D
It's a build up of wax. Aiden has managed to squeeze some out :shock: Her ear drum is still intact :D but she has got a middle ear infection. So she'll be on a 3 month course of abx and metacam. Just going to pick her up now :D :D
 
So my little girl is on daily ceporex injections and metacam. I've confined her to a pen because of her head tilt and balance issues. She is pooing and weeing but not eating pellets or hay but is eating herbs, greens, dried leaves and fenugreek crunchies. I'm just about to do a hay expert order and wondered about a probiotic. Should I get avipro + or is there anything else I need to help her?
Any advice greatly appreciated as I'm feeling a bit lost and alone here.
 
I have used both bio lapis and avipro, avipro must taste better as was prefered! L!!ml
Why not order a selection of hay to temp her on!
 
I've got 5 different hays here now and just ordered some ings as well. :D Was also going to get the Burns oat hay ...Think my order is at about £40 now :shock: :)
 
Sounds like the wee patient is getting spoiled rotten by mummy!

Glad that it is not an abscess and really hope the ear infection clears up quickly x
 
Thank you guys :wave: :love:
Feeling a bit more confident now as I managed to do her injection and get a lump of wax out of her ear. And! I caught her eating hay and pellets :) Little mare is playing me :roll:
 
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