Especially when you have an ill bunny, you have to learn lots very quickly!
Amen to that!
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Especially when you have an ill bunny, you have to learn lots very quickly!
So I've just spoken to Trinity - they don't think it has anything to do with meds but have recommended probiotics which he'll be started on tonight. They reckon it can have an impact quite quickly. I'll report back!
So I've just spoken to Trinity - they don't think it has anything to do with meds but have recommended probiotics which he'll be started on tonight. They reckon it can have an impact quite quickly. I'll report back!
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Will he eat brambles ? If so they may be helpful too xx
Are you putting the probiotic in the water or syringing it?
I think we may end up syringing (although I'm yet to suss out the dosage). Harry has a keen nose for sniffing out food or drink which has ben messed with so I suspect adding it to water might result in him drinking less water.
Yes I agree, that's why I never put any meds or supplements into water x
Any clue on how much to give? I'm guessing you can't overdose a probiotic though....?
There should be instructions on the pot.
http://www.vetark.co.uk/pages/Avipro-Plus_4.aspx
You can't overdose, though it would become expensive if you did :shock:
ETA
When using AVIPRO PLUS ‘in/on feed' use 1 generous pinch per kg of animal or bird for routine use, or a third of a flat teaspoon per 10kg of animal.
Hi all, we've been syringing probiotic into Harry as he flatly refused to drink water that was spiked (and in this weather, that ain't good). The squidgy poos are no more. Hurrah! Now need to try and get my big pasteurella-suffering lop on board with the idea of being syringe fed as she could definitely use some extra help, bless her. Thanks all for your help - brilliant as always xx
Thanks so much Hannah
I'm glad to hear the probiotic has helped with Harry.
How does your lop need help?
I dont know if echinacea will be of any good to her. I have snuffle buns and as soon as i hear a sneeze or snuffle they get fed a A vogel echinaforce tablet for about 2 weeks. Touch wood we have not had a major flare up since starting the tablets. My buns take them like treats and beg for more.