Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
So today has definitely been a better day for Teddy and therefore of course, for me! He has been relatively dry, yay!
We have bottom bathed him most nights (poor Teddy), really just a rinse with water but tonight I did get the rabbit shampoo out for the first time in a long time and a lashing of cream to follow :?
Today is Day 18 Panacur. Am I right in saying Day 20 should be a disinfecting day? Also, we have gradually restricted his access to the garden .. first the end of the garden and then the middle section, including the lawn. Again, am I right in saying that spores can live in grass for 28 days? Does this mean he should stay off the grass for 28 day? I feel so mean but if it is beneficial then I have to grit my teeth and do it.
Today was also the end of 7 days of Baytril. In fact, as I messed up one dose, he has had 6 1/2 doses. Now, I am wondering if Teddy's improvement could be due to (in addition to the Panacur) the Bayril? If so, is a 7 days enough? Should he have a longer course? If so, I would request extra tomorrow.
I know it is quite likely that I have not yet got to the bottom of the problem but today has been a marked improvement (he still has other issues) and I feel so uplifted From experience, it could all turn on its head tomorrow, but tonight, I shall enjoy a respite from the worst of it all nevertheless .....
I do hope it is equally positive in all your neck of the woods
Goodnight and thanks for all the advice as so much appreciated :wave:
It's good to hear that Teddy had a better day yesterday and I really hope that will continue today.
Re the Panacur- days 21 and 28 are when some Vets advise that disinfecting using a 10% bleach solution is done. Wet EC spores (ie on grass etc) can remain infective outside of the host for up to 98 days
''This parasite may remain infective in contaminated bedding and environment.
Dry spores: at 22° C they remain infective outside of the host for over a month.
Wet spores: may remain infective for 98 days.''
Ref- http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/Encephalitozoonosis.htm
Re the Baytril- I would definitely ask the Vet about Teddy remaining on it for another 7 days given that there has been some improvement. The course usually needs to continue for several days AFTER all clinical symptoms resolve.
Re his droopy tail (Ted's not the Vet's !)- That might be neurological as a result of the EC. I'd check all around the base of his tail as that is where a lot of soreness/infection can occur in incontinent Rabbits.
Lots of 'have a dry day' vibes being sent for Teddy xx