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Following on from my recent posts in Rabbit Chat asking for vibes.
Nancy has been weeing outside of her litter tray for a while now, and has also been drinking more.
She was first at the vet in January where a urine sample was obtained and sent to the lab for analysis. She was found to have a UTI and also crystals were found to be present. A two week Baytril course was prescribed and this cleared the infection and the urinary incontinence improved considerably.
She was taken back to the vets last Monday as the urinary incontinence had returned. A further sample was obtained for analysis but returned free from infection but crystals still present. A further sample was obtained to test fof EC and my Vet called me today to confirm a positive result.
I collected Panacur (28 days)and Baytril (10 days)after work and we have a follow up appointment to see how she is next Thursday (22nd).
Nancy had been prescribed Metacam last week following an episode of pain and a slight dragging of one of her hind legs I asked my Vet if I should continue with the Metacam because of inflammation but he has said to stop the Metacam because of potential further kidney damage now that we gave this diagnosis and because she had shown no signs of improvement since she has been taking it.
I would be really grateful if anyone who has had a rabbit with EC would be able to give any advice, tips, or just share their experiences with me - in particular those who have 'only' had this symptom. When I think of EC I think head tilt and rolling. Yet apart from the urinary incontinence and excessive thirst there appears to be nothing wrong - no loss of appetite and no other signs of illness.
I am a little perplexed as to how her blood test showed that kidney function was normal when I have read that the excessive thirst and urinary incontinence is a sign of kidney failure.
And on the assumption the Panacur does the trick and kills off the parasite, is she likely to remain incontinent as I gather organ damage will remain?If so, should I consider rearguard (or similar) once it gets warmer and the flies are back?
My Vet is calling me on Thursday about Will as I think he needs to be treated too. Would he need the 28 day course too?
And finally- the cleaning/disinfecting. Nancy has wee'd everywhere. What is best to use? Vet suggested Anigene - if I use this how long before my Rabbits can go back in? I seem to recall having to do a deep clean at day 21 of treatment?? ( I will deep clean every day anyway). Should I invest in a steam cleaner and get new litter trays?
Thanks for reading.
Nancy has been weeing outside of her litter tray for a while now, and has also been drinking more.
She was first at the vet in January where a urine sample was obtained and sent to the lab for analysis. She was found to have a UTI and also crystals were found to be present. A two week Baytril course was prescribed and this cleared the infection and the urinary incontinence improved considerably.
She was taken back to the vets last Monday as the urinary incontinence had returned. A further sample was obtained for analysis but returned free from infection but crystals still present. A further sample was obtained to test fof EC and my Vet called me today to confirm a positive result.
I collected Panacur (28 days)and Baytril (10 days)after work and we have a follow up appointment to see how she is next Thursday (22nd).
Nancy had been prescribed Metacam last week following an episode of pain and a slight dragging of one of her hind legs I asked my Vet if I should continue with the Metacam because of inflammation but he has said to stop the Metacam because of potential further kidney damage now that we gave this diagnosis and because she had shown no signs of improvement since she has been taking it.
I would be really grateful if anyone who has had a rabbit with EC would be able to give any advice, tips, or just share their experiences with me - in particular those who have 'only' had this symptom. When I think of EC I think head tilt and rolling. Yet apart from the urinary incontinence and excessive thirst there appears to be nothing wrong - no loss of appetite and no other signs of illness.
I am a little perplexed as to how her blood test showed that kidney function was normal when I have read that the excessive thirst and urinary incontinence is a sign of kidney failure.
And on the assumption the Panacur does the trick and kills off the parasite, is she likely to remain incontinent as I gather organ damage will remain?If so, should I consider rearguard (or similar) once it gets warmer and the flies are back?
My Vet is calling me on Thursday about Will as I think he needs to be treated too. Would he need the 28 day course too?
And finally- the cleaning/disinfecting. Nancy has wee'd everywhere. What is best to use? Vet suggested Anigene - if I use this how long before my Rabbits can go back in? I seem to recall having to do a deep clean at day 21 of treatment?? ( I will deep clean every day anyway). Should I invest in a steam cleaner and get new litter trays?
Thanks for reading.
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