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Discharge and Swollen Eyes/Nose UD page 4 Its myxi
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
It is good to know that Buttercup is still active, eating, etc. Sending you some positive vibes.
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks for all the thoughts and vibes.
She is at Manor Vets right now and I just got a message from DH to say that they are taking some blood tests but that she is booked in for a GA on Tuesday as the lump is either an abscess or a tumour
If it is an abscess they will remove it and clean it out there and then, if it is a tumour they will take a biopsy.
She will be on her way home in a minute and I think some treats are in order. Poor little thing.
She is at Manor Vets right now and I just got a message from DH to say that they are taking some blood tests but that she is booked in for a GA on Tuesday as the lump is either an abscess or a tumour
If it is an abscess they will remove it and clean it out there and then, if it is a tumour they will take a biopsy.She will be on her way home in a minute and I think some treats are in order. Poor little thing.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that all will go well for buttercup when she has her GA/Op'. Sending lots more vibes for her.
MightyMax
Banned
Thanks for all the thoughts and vibes.
She is at Manor Vets right now and I just got a message from DH to say that they are taking some blood tests but that she is booked in for a GA on Tuesday as the lump is either an abscess or a tumour
She will be on her way home in a minute and I think some treats are in order. Poor little thing.
Ah poor wee one
I hope the lump can be easily dealt with, and that Buttercup stays well over the weekend.
Good luck for the GA next week xx
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you. I haven't really had a chance to talk properly with DH about it as the children have been around, and don't want to worry them, but it seems that in the vets experience what Buttercup has is more likely to be a tumour (speculation only at this point). She has some blood in her nasal cavity too. This kind of fits with my feeling that what's there is kind of a weird grey/black colour. If it is an abscess then he thinks it is probably very deep, possibly under the bone. Her pain meds and antibiotics have been put up to the maximum dose.
It looks like we should be prepared to hear that Buttercup is a very poorly rabbit
It will be Molly Varga herself who will be doing the procedure on Tuesday so that is some comfort at least.
It looks like we should be prepared to hear that Buttercup is a very poorly rabbit
It will be Molly Varga herself who will be doing the procedure on Tuesday so that is some comfort at least.
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you. I haven't really had a chance to talk properly with DH about it as the children have been around, and don't want to worry them, but it seems that in the vets experience what Buttercup has is more likely to be a tumour. She has some blood in her nasal cavity too. This kind of fits with my feeling that what's there is kind of a weird grey/black colour. If it is an abscess then he thinks it is probably very deep, possibly under the bone. Her pain meds and antibiotics have been put up to the maximum dose.
It looks like we should be prepared to hear that Buttercup is a very poorly rabbit
It will be Molly Varga herself who will be doing the procedure on Tuesday so that is some comfort at least.
Well Buttercup will certainly be in the care of an expert. I do hope that things turn out not to be as bleak as you fear and that Buttercup can pull through xx
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
MightyMax
Banned
Thank you. I haven't really had a chance to talk properly with DH about it as the children have been around, and don't want to worry them, but it seems that in the vets experience what Buttercup has is more likely to be a tumour (speculation only at this point). She has some blood in her nasal cavity too. This kind of fits with my feeling that what's there is kind of a weird grey/black colour. If it is an abscess then he thinks it is probably very deep, possibly under the bone. Her pain meds and antibiotics have been put up to the maximum dose.
It looks like we should be prepared to hear that Buttercup is a very poorly rabbit
It will be Molly Varga herself who will be doing the procedure on Tuesday so that is some comfort at least.
Oh dear, that does sound worrying
You have Molly on your side - one of the best How old are your children? You have to be brave for them and for Buttercup don't you xx
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Oh dear, that does sound worrying
How old are your children? You have to be brave for them and for Buttercup don't you xx
Yes, my eldest is 3, nearly 4, and loves Buttercup. She went out to give her a treat when she got home. We will explain that Buttercup is poorly once we have a firmer idea of what is wrong with her, as she will likely ask lots of questions. Thanks. x
MightyMax
Banned
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Update:
Buttercup has had her GA today and while under, Molly was able to have a good look at everything and Buttercup has no abscess nor tumour, instead she has myxi but the fact that she has remained relatively lively, still had her appetite and pooing etc, means the vaccination has worked and she is probably through the worst of it. She has some scabbing still around her eyes (and I guess what I noticed on her nose is a large nodule, or cluster of nodules?) and depending on how that heals she may have some problems closing her eyelid and blinking so its possible she may need a little bit of surgery on her eye or long-term eye drops so will stay under Molly's care for several weeks as she recovers and Molly will review her and see what may or may not be needed.
DH can collect her this evening to bring her home.
Vaccination has saved her life!
Questions: we don't know where she will have contracted myxi from. I haven't noticed many biting insects in our garden lately, and we don't have any standing water to attract them. It is highly unlikely that a wild rabbit could get into our garden as our garden is very well rabbit proofed and we're not particularly near many green spaces where rabbits would be. However, we have been out to a few places lately where we could have brought it back on our feet. In particular a farm animal sanctuary a couple of weeks ago. DD and I wore wellies that we rinsed there as we were leaving, but do we need to disinfect them now? (They are in the car in plastic bags) If so what is the best method? DH wore canvas trainer type things.
Zebedee remains symptom free thankfully - how does that work? Is it not highly contagious?
What is the incubation period of myxi, from exposure to symptoms showing?
Anyway thanks for all your vibes and thoughts everyone
Buttercup has had her GA today and while under, Molly was able to have a good look at everything and Buttercup has no abscess nor tumour, instead she has myxi but the fact that she has remained relatively lively, still had her appetite and pooing etc, means the vaccination has worked and she is probably through the worst of it. She has some scabbing still around her eyes (and I guess what I noticed on her nose is a large nodule, or cluster of nodules?) and depending on how that heals she may have some problems closing her eyelid and blinking so its possible she may need a little bit of surgery on her eye or long-term eye drops so will stay under Molly's care for several weeks as she recovers and Molly will review her and see what may or may not be needed.
DH can collect her this evening to bring her home.
Vaccination has saved her life!
Questions: we don't know where she will have contracted myxi from. I haven't noticed many biting insects in our garden lately, and we don't have any standing water to attract them. It is highly unlikely that a wild rabbit could get into our garden as our garden is very well rabbit proofed and we're not particularly near many green spaces where rabbits would be. However, we have been out to a few places lately where we could have brought it back on our feet. In particular a farm animal sanctuary a couple of weeks ago. DD and I wore wellies that we rinsed there as we were leaving, but do we need to disinfect them now? (They are in the car in plastic bags) If so what is the best method? DH wore canvas trainer type things.
Zebedee remains symptom free thankfully - how does that work? Is it not highly contagious?
What is the incubation period of myxi, from exposure to symptoms showing?
Anyway thanks for all your vibes and thoughts everyone
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MightyMax
Banned
Update:
Buttercup has had her GA today and while under, Molly was able to have a good look at everything and Buttercup has no abscess nor tumour, instead she has myxi but the fact that she has remained relatively lively, still had her appetite and pooing etc, means the vaccination has worked and she is probably through the worst of it. She has some scabbing still around her eyes (and I guess what I noticed on her nose is a large nodule, or cluster of nodules?) and depending on how that heals she may have some problems closing her eyelid and blinking so its possible she may need a little bit of surgery on her eye or long-term eye drops so will stay under Molly's care for several weeks as she recovers and Molly will review her and see what may or may not be needed.
DH can collect her this evening to bring her home.
Vaccination has saved her life!
Questions: we don't know where she will have contracted myxi from. I haven't noticed many biting insects in our garden lately, and we don't have any standing water to attract them. It is highly unlikely that a wild rabbit could get into our garden as our garden is very well rabbit proofed. However, we have been out to a few places lately where we could have brought it back on our feet. In particular a farm animal sanctuary a week or two ago. DD and I wore wellies that we rinsed there as we were leaving, but do we need to disinfect them now? (They are in the car in plastic bags) If so what is the best method? DH wore canvas trainer type things.
Zebedee remains symptom free thankfully - how does that work? Is it not highly contagious?
Anyway thanks for all your vibes and thoughts everyone
Oh my goodness, another case of myxi in a vaccinated rabbit :shock: I am so pleased for Buttercup that she's doing so very well. That's great to hear
Myxi is spread by biting insects so I can understand you can't think how it came to be that Buttercup got bitten. VHD can be brought in on feet, car tyres etc ... are your rabbits vaccinated against RHD2? Not that it has any connection with the myxi you are experiencing, but if you visit animal sanctuaries it's as well to be protected.
Virkon is excellent at disinfecting. Though as I say, Myxi is spread by biting insects. Have a read here:
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/understanding_myxo_feb06.htm
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Viral_diseases/Myxo/Myxo.htm
willow and squiggles
Mama Doe
i am so glad it wasnt what you feared and buttercup can get better. Ive just had one of my buns refered to molly so its nice to hear shes doing brilliant work. Loads of get well vibes for buttercup. xx
helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you both
Its pretty frightening to think she's had myxi and that we've had it here without knowing. I will disinfect their kennel and run area too. Thanks for the recommendation of Virkon.
We don't often go to sanctuaries, but yes they are both vaccinated against RHD2 thankfully (am I right in thinking that also contains myxi vacc? Just because my calendar says they are both due their vaccinations this week but that was based on their last annual RHD/myxi booster, and not the new one which was given in the summer sometime)
Its pretty frightening to think she's had myxi and that we've had it here without knowing. I will disinfect their kennel and run area too. Thanks for the recommendation of Virkon.
We don't often go to sanctuaries, but yes they are both vaccinated against RHD2 thankfully (am I right in thinking that also contains myxi vacc? Just because my calendar says they are both due their vaccinations this week but that was based on their last annual RHD/myxi booster, and not the new one which was given in the summer sometime)
How scary. Glad Buttercup is through the worst. I know little about myxi. I am taking my two permanent foster girls in for their first vacs tomorrow. Had to allow them time after their spays. At least the vacs seems to help those getting myxi through the worst symptoms. Xxx
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
I'm sorry she has myxomatosis
The RHD2 vaccine doesn't offer protection against myxomatosis (it offers protection from RHD and RHD2).
I can't imagine the vets will give the combination vaccine while she's fighting myxomatosis.
I've seen quite a few reports lately of vaccinated rabbits contracting myxomatosis.
Lots of healing vibes xx
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The RHD2 vaccine doesn't offer protection against myxomatosis (it offers protection from RHD and RHD2).
I can't imagine the vets will give the combination vaccine while she's fighting myxomatosis.
I've seen quite a few reports lately of vaccinated rabbits contracting myxomatosis.
Lots of healing vibes xx
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