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Nodular Myxi
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Santa
Wise Old Thumper
Great news that he is doing so well 
It is indeed a sign that the virus has done its work and the body is now moving on to the healing stage. I would say however that you're not out of the woods yet, sadly it's really common for secondary infections to hit them at this stage as their bodies get tired, and depending on where the nodules are, the breathing can actually become worse because when they scab over they become very hard and can therefore block the airways. Delilah also had one on her eyelid which started to scratch on her eye as the scab loosened and formed an ulcer on her eye.
So while it's great that he has done so well so far, please don't assume that you're through it yet. Based on my experience, I'd want to keep going with both antibiotic and anti-inflammatory pain relief for a while yet. Hopefully your vet will help give you everything they think you need. All the best x
It is indeed a sign that the virus has done its work and the body is now moving on to the healing stage. I would say however that you're not out of the woods yet, sadly it's really common for secondary infections to hit them at this stage as their bodies get tired, and depending on where the nodules are, the breathing can actually become worse because when they scab over they become very hard and can therefore block the airways. Delilah also had one on her eyelid which started to scratch on her eye as the scab loosened and formed an ulcer on her eye. So while it's great that he has done so well so far, please don't assume that you're through it yet. Based on my experience, I'd want to keep going with both antibiotic and anti-inflammatory pain relief for a while yet. Hopefully your vet will help give you everything they think you need. All the best
xFluffybunny54
Mama Doe
Sending load more healing vibes for brave Rolo. xxxxxxx
MightyMax
Banned
Another little update; he's hopping about really well, the nodules are turning black now? Is that a good sign?
He's eating and now drinking from his bottle!!
Lots of love,
Zoë & Rolo
This is a good update and the nodules turning black is a good sign. He is healing and the nodules should drop off soon.
Fingers crossed for you and Rolo xx
Great news that he is doing so well
So while it's great that he has done so well so far, please don't assume that you're through it yet. Based on my experience, I'd want to keep going with both antibiotic and anti-inflammatory pain relief for a while yet. Hopefully your vet will help give you everything they think you need. All the best
Having nursed a rabbit with Myx this would be my approach too. However, it's wonderful that Rolo is doing so well and sending lots of vibes that the improvement continues.
Bird234
Young Bun
Yeah I'm not building my hopes up to him being 100% all better but he's improving!
His breathing has calmed down a hell of a lot, he's eating fine, pellets, & veg.
He's now returned back to drinking water so we're cutting down on wet veggies a lot.
His meds have finished and I wanted to see how he'd do without the meds?
Thanks for all your advice and keep it coming
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxxx
His breathing has calmed down a hell of a lot, he's eating fine, pellets, & veg.
He's now returned back to drinking water so we're cutting down on wet veggies a lot.
His meds have finished and I wanted to see how he'd do without the meds?
Thanks for all your advice and keep it coming
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxxx
MightyMax
Banned
Yeah I'm not building my hopes up to him being 100% all better but he's improving!
His breathing has calmed down a hell of a lot, he's eating fine, pellets, & veg.
He's now returned back to drinking water so we're cutting down on wet veggies a lot.
His meds have finished and I wanted to see how he'd do without the meds?
Thanks for all your advice and keep it coming
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxxx
If that's what your vet recommends, then go with it :thumb:
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yeah I'm not building my hopes up to him being 100% all better but he's improving!
His breathing has calmed down a hell of a lot, he's eating fine, pellets, & veg.
He's now returned back to drinking water so we're cutting down on wet veggies a lot.
His meds have finished and I wanted to see how he'd do without the meds?
Thanks for all your advice and keep it coming
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxxx
I really do urge you to heed Santa and Omi's advice and to continue the antibiotics . It is secondary bacterial infection that usually causes fatalities in cases of Myxomatosis. As Santa pointed out, the stage that Rolo is at now is the danger time for secondary bacterial infection to take hold.
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
In my opinion, seeing how they go without meds at this stage is very much like stepping out into a road without first looking to see if there's anything coming. You might get to the other side ok, but on the other hand you might not. And if not, it's too late to do anything about it by the time you have done so. At the very, very least I would want a vet to give him a thorough examination and listen to ensure there's nothing brewing in the chest, and to give him a good feel over to see if he's uncomfortable anywhere - although either of those could change at any time.
As I said earlier, Delilah finished painkillers after about 12 weeks. Sprungli who came down with myxi about the same time as your boy but who is vaccinated saw my vet on tues, and we are still continuing antibiotics and metacam with her for now. It's very easy to compare them to how they were a few days ago rather than to compare them to completely normal, and a vet is much better placed to give that more detailed review of how they are really feeling and doing. Continued vibes for him x
As I said earlier, Delilah finished painkillers after about 12 weeks. Sprungli who came down with myxi about the same time as your boy but who is vaccinated saw my vet on tues, and we are still continuing antibiotics and metacam with her for now. It's very easy to compare them to how they were a few days ago rather than to compare them to completely normal, and a vet is much better placed to give that more detailed review of how they are really feeling and doing. Continued vibes for him x
Bird234
Young Bun
Just thought I'd keep you all updated, Rolo seems good, happy in himself, many nodules have fallen off with nice pink healed skin underneath (just hoping they don't stay bald) - I'm not really that bothered if they do if I'm honest!!
He's eating well and comes and greets us in the kitchen in a morning and sits in the living room at night! We've still kept him in the house and will do over Christmas!
I'm still taking it day by day, but he's improved a hell of a lot from what he was!!
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxx
He's eating well and comes and greets us in the kitchen in a morning and sits in the living room at night! We've still kept him in the house and will do over Christmas!
I'm still taking it day by day, but he's improved a hell of a lot from what he was!!
Lots of love
Zoë & Rolo xxx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
