Please Note - Medical Advice
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You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.
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I think it was me who made the comment about the cost. In no way was I suggesting that you shouldn't be doing exactly what you have done. I did exactly the same when my Bridge Bun Cherry broke her leg. Complications meant the final bill was over £2500 and it took me a year to pay off the final part as I don't have a credit card. I was just empathising with you over how quickly the amount can increase.
So glad Lillian is nomming again. Your wife sounds like a very good nurse. It must be a relief to have someone at home to care for Lillian when you have to go to work. I live alone and hate leaving a poorly rabbit (or any other pet).
Topping up the vibes xxx
I expect the meds she has been given as well as the increase in dose of Metacam is Metoclopramide, which works on the upper GI tract increasing the rate of gastric emptying, and Ranitidine (Zantac) which is both an anti GI tract ulcer med and also has prokinetic effects on the lower GI tract.
I really hope that Lillian will improve significantly over the next 24 hours xx