Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hope you and the Tedster get on OK at the Vet's today Lara xx
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Not sure what part of Surrey you are in but if you are anywhere near Windlesham Gill Tose is very Rabbit Savvy
http://www.windleshamvet.com/
I am waiting for Gill to phone me, we don't have an appointment yet, I'm not taking him back to the original vet as I think he'll just want to pts x
I've spoken to Gill the vet and she said it will either be a inner ear abscess which she would have to treat surgical (not an option given his age) or EC but he will need at least 2 months panacur. She feels his outlook is bleak but as long as he carries on eating I am going to start the panacur, if he stops or gets worse then I will have no option but to pts. I'm not feeling very positive but I really want to give him a chance.
I've spoken to Gill the vet and she said it will either be a inner ear abscess which she would have to treat surgical (not an option given his age) or EC but he will need at least 2 months panacur. She feels his outlook is bleak but as long as he carries on eating I am going to start the panacur, if he stops or gets worse then I will have no option but to pts. I'm not feeling very positive but I really want to give him a chance.
You are doing all you can for him and I hope he will remain feeling as well within himself as possible. Did Gill mention changing the abx from Baytril to an injectable Penicillin ?
PS we have a french lop who had this for a while and after panacur is much much better - he had another issue which made him run down and the EC which he has always carried flared up - and by improving his overall health we were then able to get back on top of things!!
I have also had good results with injectable Penicillin for stubborn infections. Sending lots of vibes for Teddy.