Bird234
Young Bun
Hi all!
New to this forum but would like some advice if anyone can help!
On Sunday we noticed that my 4 year old mini lop Rolo has red eyes, he looked like he had just woken up but I insisted we take him to the vets as myxi was my main concern.
The vets stayed open for us, Which was so nice of them and I am so thankful.
However, she couldn't diagnose myxi completely and said she thinks it could be bites from mosquitos or mites. ( with only a few very small nodules on eyes, ears and lip. No swollen genitals) She injected him with some anti inflammatory, fever relief and antibiotics - not sure on which specifically. She then said to keep our eye on him as he could deteriorate within 48 hours.
My heart sank and I just cried! I don't want to lose Rolo.
Another problem that could kick this off; I didn't get him vaccinated against Myxi, god knows why not,
All my other rabbits (in previous years) I've had vaccinated, not sure if I just presumed he had been but I'm kicking myself for it now BIG TIME. I've cried buckets of tears so far
So 3 days after the vet visit, I've noticed more nodules coming all over his body especially in his ears and around them. What can we do to help him? Do we sit it out and wait? He just seems sad, and wants to go outside but we've been advised to keep him indoors, so he's got the full spare room to himself to wander! He's happily still eating drinking and pooing,which the vet said watch for changes in.. but nothing. How do I help Rolo, and make the nodules go down? I can't bare to sit and watch him so sad!!!
We just keep petting him and telling him he'll be okay! I'm just wanting some help/advice.
Do I get antibiotics off the vet?
I'm just assuming it's nodular as no signs of discomfort in breathing? Although his eyes are heavy?
Please help! I'all appreaciate any feedback given!!
Thanks
Zoë
New to this forum but would like some advice if anyone can help!
On Sunday we noticed that my 4 year old mini lop Rolo has red eyes, he looked like he had just woken up but I insisted we take him to the vets as myxi was my main concern.
The vets stayed open for us, Which was so nice of them and I am so thankful.
However, she couldn't diagnose myxi completely and said she thinks it could be bites from mosquitos or mites. ( with only a few very small nodules on eyes, ears and lip. No swollen genitals) She injected him with some anti inflammatory, fever relief and antibiotics - not sure on which specifically. She then said to keep our eye on him as he could deteriorate within 48 hours.
My heart sank and I just cried! I don't want to lose Rolo.
Another problem that could kick this off; I didn't get him vaccinated against Myxi, god knows why not,
All my other rabbits (in previous years) I've had vaccinated, not sure if I just presumed he had been but I'm kicking myself for it now BIG TIME. I've cried buckets of tears so far
So 3 days after the vet visit, I've noticed more nodules coming all over his body especially in his ears and around them. What can we do to help him? Do we sit it out and wait? He just seems sad, and wants to go outside but we've been advised to keep him indoors, so he's got the full spare room to himself to wander! He's happily still eating drinking and pooing,which the vet said watch for changes in.. but nothing. How do I help Rolo, and make the nodules go down? I can't bare to sit and watch him so sad!!!
We just keep petting him and telling him he'll be okay! I'm just wanting some help/advice.
Do I get antibiotics off the vet?
I'm just assuming it's nodular as no signs of discomfort in breathing? Although his eyes are heavy?
Please help! I'all appreaciate any feedback given!!
Thanks
Zoë
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