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stasis ... cystitis
- Thread starter Vilija
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cpayne
Warren Veteran
I always give infracol too and metacam! Some people don't like giving metacam without consulting a vet but at a specialist talk he said to give it if you have it. Obviously you need to know the dose for your rabbit. He also said to try and get fluids and food into their tummies and sometimes this can avoid a trip to the vets.
Hope your bunny has perked up.
Hope your bunny has perked up.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I agree with the other post, and am adding my usual suggestion of syringing some fluids. It is my understanding that a bunny who is not getting enough fluids from drinking/greens will pull fluids from their gut for use by other organs.
Your vet can also show you how to give sub-Q fluids to supplement oral fluids, although I would not give sub-Q fluids at room temperature if the bunny seems to have a low body temperature.
Your vet can also show you how to give sub-Q fluids to supplement oral fluids, although I would not give sub-Q fluids at room temperature if the bunny seems to have a low body temperature.
Vilija
Warren Scout
so by the time we got to the vets she was much better so she got the usual injections painkillers, gut stimulants etc. and will be back to the vets tomorrow for a checkup and a second dose of injections just to make sure she's back to her healthy self as we're not sure what caused a stasis episode even if it was a light one. thanks for everyones suggestions :wave:
Vilija
Warren Scout
so after today's visit to the vet, the vet discovered a cause for the stasis episode. She thinks it's cystitis so now Lady is on Baytril and metacam. No wonder she wasn't eating..must've hurt like hell 
Was wondering if anyone with experience with cystitis could tell me how long it might take for the antibiotics to kick in or what to expect in general. Thanks :wave:
Was wondering if anyone with experience with cystitis could tell me how long it might take for the antibiotics to kick in or what to expect in general. Thanks :wave:
MightyMax
Banned
so after today's visit to the vet, the vet discovered a cause for the stasis episode. She thinks it's cystitis so now Lady is on Baytril and metacam. No wonder she wasn't eating..must've hurt like hell
When you say your vet 'thinks' it's cystitis, on what basis did he make the possible diagnosis?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
so after today's visit to the vet, the vet discovered a cause for the stasis episode. She thinks it's cystitis so now Lady is on Baytril and metacam. No wonder she wasn't eating..must've hurt like hell
Poor girl. I expect the Vet palpated an inflamed bladder ? Often antibiotic treatment brings about quite a rapid improvement, certainly there should be some improvement noted after 3 days and as always with abx it is very important that the dose is both high enough and long enough in duration to insure all bacteria are eradicated. With bladder infections the bacteria can be quite stubborn as the infection may be deep within the bladder wall. Frequently a 14 day course of abx is needed as a minimum. The anti-inflammatory properties of Metacam will help her feel more comfortable, as would maximising her water intake so her wee is as dilute as possible.
One thing to bear in mind is that sometimes cystitis is caused by 'bladder sludge' and if so then additional treatment may also be necessary. Did the Vet mention if she thought bladder sludge might be involved ?
Vilija
Warren Scout
yes she was quite sensitive when the vet palpated the bladder and i've noticed straining when she pees. Yes I was worried about sludge too but the vet did not mention it although suggested bringing in a sample if things don't improve during the week. Thankfully next week my usual rabbit vet is coming back so she'll take over if needed. As for antibiotics I currently have a 7 day prescription ...
MightyMax
Banned
Good, at least she is on antibiotics :thumb:
When a vet palpates a rabbit's bladder, it's difficult to distinguish between bladder sludge and an active infection. Your vet can express the bladder so you shouldn't have to take a sample in for testing. That would show whether there is any infection, though it won't be conculsive as to whether there is bladder sludge.
Good luck xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hopefully the abx will kick in quickly. Straining can occur even in the absence of bladder sludge, so it is not inevitable that sludge is involved. It's sensible for the Vet to hold off trying to obtain a urine sample if Bun's bladder is very tender. Manual expression of the bladder is not something to be done in such a situation. It can be the case that a free catch/voided sample gives unreliable results anyway, a sample taken via Cystocentesis is more reliable and what most Vet labs prefer.
MightyMax
Banned
Just to add, 7 days of antibiotics may not effect a cure, if indeed it proves to be cystitis. You would need 16 days (according to my vet!). I hope you manage to sort it with your good vet when you see him/her
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Over the years, I had a few bunnies who got infections along with bladder stones that had to be surgically removed since they were irritating the bladder. The urinary tract and bladder infections can progress to the kidneys, so I would concur with prior posts to make sure all infection is gone before stopping abx.
Kim_perkins
Mama Doe
Agree with all the above, my rabbit was treated for cystitis, after 2 days on them she was screaming took her to emergency vets and it was a stone the size of a marble in her bladder, this was well over a year ago now and suffered no ill effects since and maintained a diet low in calcium. But definitely make sure it's all cleared before stopping .
took her to emergency vets and it was a stone the size of a marble in her bladder, this was well over a year ago now and suffered no ill effects since and maintained a diet low in calcium. But definitely make sure it's all cleared before stopping .
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
At six years old, Amigo had a bladder stone that palpitated as muliple small stones. When they did his surgery they found a huge jack stone. The stone had points protruding all around the stone. After his stone was removed he lived eight more years and he never had another stone.
