Beau Belle
Mama Doe
How is sludge treated?
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How is sludge treated?
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
If there is a large accumulation then a bladder flush out done under GA is needed. Then dietary modification, optimal fluid intake (SQ fluids may be necessary initially, if Bunny hardly drinks any water). Making sure Bunny has lots of exercise is necessary too. Obese/Sedentary/disabled Rabbits are more prone to developing sludge. If actual stones are detected on Xray then a Cystotomy would be required, a surgical procedure to remove the stone(s)
There is some more detailed information here :
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/further-reading/urolithiasis/
https://sawneeanimalclinic.com/downloads/hypercalciuria_in_rabbits.pdf
Beau Belle
Mama Doe
Thank you x
Thankfully she’s a lively one, and not obese. I’m monitoring what she’s eating.
What baffles me is that antibiotics work every time - she’s been on Baytril for two days and no leakage today. Whatever it is, antibiotics help.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
When she has had abx before how long was the course ? If there is infection deep within the bladder wall then a 7 day course wont be enough, at least 14 days are needed xx
Beau Belle
Mama Doe
This course is only 7 days, but the longest I think was around 19 days. It helps straight away and then she’s fine for around 6-8 weeks, and then it starts again x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
That can be the pattern seen in some cases of bladder sludge x
Beau Belle
Mama Doe
Ah...
She is feeling herself today; she spent a fair amount of time grooming my hand in bed (she likes to wake me up), couldn’t wait to get into a fresh tray, came running for a treat and as soon as my hand was on the door to the yard, she was there, ready to come with me to see what’s going on xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It sounds as though she is feeling a lot more comfortable now. I hope the upward trend continues x
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
My late Amigo got an infection because a bladder stone irritated his bladder wall. So as Jane said your bunny may have sludge or a stone.
as the primary issue.
Sending positive vibes for continued improvement.
as the primary issue.
Sending positive vibes for continued improvement.
