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Likewise MightyMax ... several of us going through the mill with our bunnies sadly ...
How is your poorly bunny .. any progress?
I am going to start a thread on Propalin in male bunnies .. think I am going to need it
This evening had to wash Teddy off and apply cream ... he is so sore And the whole process is such an ordeal for him. And in fact, unusually, Ian was bitten 3 times.
The incontinence has not improved at all following his recent procedures. And I am now feeling real concern that this situation is not good enough for Teddy at all.
It's so difficult because on the other hand, the increased pain relief and Tramadol has I think, made a huge difference to Teddy in terms of bounce and enthusiasm. There is a marked difference.
But the urine scald is something else.
I can see what he is doing. He pees and his tail flops down into it. And he is peeing a lot once again. I cannot see a solution ....
I will try Propalin. It would be AMAZING!!!!!! if it worked. But, as far as I can tell, it has yet to prove itself in rabbits as the success stories are far and few between.
Hi Cara
I agree, Propalin has mixed reputation.
I have some things I wish to tell you, and I will reply to your PM in due course - thank you for that!
Look forward to hearing back from you :wave:
I have been following Teddy's story, glad he has had a dry night and you are able to get his meds into him . I hope the dry days continue. My Oliver is a sludge bun and currently he is spotting alot and has had bladder / uti issues for several years now. Sending vibes for u and Teddy x
Thanks nickybunny :wave:
Gosh, you have managed for several years! I am still wary of any long term prognosis with Teddy. I cannot get on top of his urine scald, although he seems to cope well himself. I think part of the problem is, I apply the cream (flamazine) and no matter what the distraction, he promptly and thoroughly grooms himself. :?
Bottom bathing is very stressful as well. Not at all easy, is it
So, after my very despondent update last night, I am pleased to report Teddy is much dryer today ... yay yay yay !!
And, I have successfully dispensed all of his medications (one dose Propalin and one combined Metacam/Tramadol) onto 2 small pieces of Weetabix.
However, this method (whilst success in getting him to eat it lasts), does entail an entire Weetabix over the day ... gulp! Is this okay? It is so much less stressful than having to syringe his meds
At least I am feeling a little respite for as long as it lasts