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Swollen Nose

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Amy104

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Anyone seen this in a bunny?

Oliver's nose has swollen up - it also looks an odd colour, like its brusied.

We are obviously straight off to the vets - but I've never seen anything like it.

He's a known respitory bun and it looks almost like there is disharge which isn't draining. :cry:

One of the other buns in the group also has a slightly dirty nose - but no swelling.

Assuming vets agree this is respitory related I'm thinking antibiotics (for infection), metacam (reduce swelling) and possibly bisolven to help it drain.

It doesn't look anything like I'd expect of a myxi noddle or syphalis infection.

Hes eating and drinking normally. Possibly not as much hay as normal, but he's interested but seems to get tired from the exertion.

I'm just consious that as obligate nasal breathers this is potentially very serious :cry:
 
I haven’t seen this before so I can’t advise, but I’m sending lots of vibes for him xx
 
Its not anything I've experience of. I hope its nothing to worry about. Lots of vibes for Oliver
 
Vets have advised its trauma - looks like he ran into something.

He's on maximum dose of Metacam to hopeful reduce the swelling and make him more comfortable.
 
Amy104 said:
Vets have advised its trauma - looks like he ran into something.

He's on maximum dose of Metacam to hopeful reduce the swelling and make him more comfortable.
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Gosh! You were right in thinking it looked bruised then. I hope he is feeling more comfy now
 
Amy104 said:
Vets have advised its trauma - looks like he ran into something.

He's on maximum dose of Metacam to hopeful reduce the swelling and make him more comfortable.
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I hope he’s feeling better soon, sending more vibes xx
 
Poor Oliver is feeling very sorry for himself. :(

He's eating pellets and greens but hay is really exhausting for him as he's finding it difficult to chew and breathe.
 
Poor boy :cry: would he be able to eat fresh grass and readigrass easier than the hay do you think? Also he might enjoy fibrefirst sticks :thumb:
 
Yes he's finding the shorter readigrass much easier. I've got some fibre first here, will try some of those aswell.
 
Amy104 said:
Poor Oliver is feeling very sorry for himself. :(

He's eating pellets and greens but hay is really exhausting for him as he's finding it difficult to chew and breathe.
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Amy I'm sorry I didn't see your post yesterday.

I hope Oliver will improve quickly and his breathing become easier.

Poor wee one!
 
Swelling is not improving. He's not touched any pellets this morning though will eat greens. :(

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oh no :( I'm sorry to hear this. I've heard of a bun who got stung on the nose and their nose swelled up, it did look very comical. perhaps if it doesnt improving (if it is swelling) it might need to be drained? I can't say. I hope it improves :(
 
Oh bless him :cry: will he eat mushed pellets or recovery food with apple flavoured baby food mixed in :cry:
 
I'm using DualCare Recovery Diet so will try softening with water. I've got some banana/apple baby food so will try mixing some in. Thanks.
 
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