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Ear infection

mariposa

Mama Doe
Our little one is back at the vets with an ear infection :( He hasn't eaten for himself since yesterday so is staying at the vets. Also has head tilt. Any vibes would be much appreciated xx
 
Our little one is back at the vets with an ear infection :( He hasn't eaten for himself since yesterday so is staying at the vets. Also has head tilt. Any vibes would be much appreciated xx


I am so sorry to hear this! How awful for you all :(

Really sorry to hear about the head tilt as well, Mariposa.

Loads of love and vibes xx
 
Thank you. He's apparently eaten a little but still not pooed. He has nystagmus with the head tilt - guess he's feeling quite dizzy. He's in good rabbit savvy hands xx
 
I'm really sorry to read that your bun is so poorly [emoji17] It sounds like he's in good hands though and I really hope he rallies soon x


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I'm so sorry to read this. I hope that he will soon be feeling a lot better. I'm pleased that you are confident in your vet.
 
Aww no! :( I'm sorry to hear your little man has a dreaded ear infection, but it's good to hear he's in savvy hands.

Sending lots and lots of vibes for him! Xxx

feel free to ask any questions as I'm guessing you remember honey had her ear infection and luckily we are managing to keep on top of Bailey's at the moment! :)

Guessing your vets already have him on the usual meds and strong anti-biotics? Xxx
 
Thank you everyone. He's now eating and pooping but head tilt no better, possibly worse. If no better tomorrow, they'll try a different antibiotic.

Aww thank you Ruthy, I remember Honey :love: Yes he's on antibiotics and has also had painkiller and gut stimulant. Does Bailey have daily meds? xxx
 
There are Meds they can have for the dizziness, is he on anything for this? I think there's 2 different meds for help with headtilt. Luckily Bailey's infection at the moment isn't too bad and he's just on chlophenical anti-bacterial ear drops.

I know honey was on all the following;
Metacam and Tramadol some days if very painful
Penicillin injections - Daily
Zantac - Daily
Stemitil - (for dizziness) Daily
Marbocyl - another anti-biotic given daily

Injections were given daily for 3 weeks xxx
 
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Oh yes sorry I forgot that one but I'm pretty sure he's on something for dizziness as well. Thank you for the info. It's such a worry when they're ill, isn't it? xxx
 
Good for him, eating & pooing. Head tilt can be a stubborn thing. News of his appetite pleases me . He definitely sounds in good hands too xx
 
Thank you everyone. He's now eating and pooping but head tilt no better, possibly worse. If no better tomorrow, they'll try a different antibiotic.

Aww thank you Ruthy, I remember Honey :love: Yes he's on antibiotics and has also had painkiller and gut stimulant. Does Bailey have daily meds? xxx


Sending more vibes xx
 
Oh yes sorry I forgot that one but I'm pretty sure he's on something for dizziness as well. Thank you for the info. It's such a worry when they're ill, isn't it? xxx

It's just horrible when their poorly and I know how hard this must be for you too! Topping up the vibes for him xxxx
 
There are Meds they can have for the dizziness, is he on anything for this? I think there's 2 different meds for help with headtilt. Luckily Bailey's infection at the moment isn't too bad and he's just on chlophenical anti-bacterial ear drops.

I know honey was on all the following;
Metacam and Tramadol some days if very painful
Penicillin injections - Daily
Zantac - Daily
Stemitil - (for dizziness) Daily
Marbocyl - another anti-biotic given daily

Injections were given daily for 3 weeks xxx

These meds are what my Harry had when he had an ear infection.Daily penicillin injections were vital for him.Marbocyl was also very useful.

Lots of luck.x
 
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