How young can baby buns safely have panacur. Someone contacted me re an accidental litter. One bun was very poorly, small and off balance. My first thought was ec, vet couldn't be sure thought maybe curved spine and splay legs from birth defect. However a second baby is now running in circles. Babies are 4 weeks old.
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Ec baby rabbits?
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I have never had cause to use Fenbendazole on a kit that young. I would advise the person to locate a Rabbit Savvy Vet and to take all the kits and the Doe to be examined. Whilst EC is a possibility there are other reasons for neurological symptoms in Kits so I would want to try to obtain an accurate diagnosis before risking administering any medication to such young kits.
Sadly the vet isnt rabbit savy, they caused the litter by misexing the rabbits to start with. They alao offered her free worming on Saturday which they will give in one dose. The owner isnt coping and wants the bunnies gone. Sadly as ive just took in a bunny that was going to be pts I have nowhere suitable to quarantine them so my hands are tied. Apparently p@h have offered to take them and treat.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Oh :?
Could you suggest the person takes the Rabbits to the Vet you use ? Assuming the person is local to you.
I have done, and also given her details for another rabbit savvy vet some other local forum members use.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Great, sounds as though you have done all you can to help xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Sadly its not always enough, I can only hope it is in this case
You cant do the impossible, none of us can. Hopefully the person will seek advice from another Vet xx
