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Ear abscess

Our vet has just called and she has heard back from the rabbit specialist at the rabbit welfare association. He has said that with the problem that Leroy has they normally have a head tilt first so as at this point he hasn’t got it he shouldn’t get it. He has said without surgery he will get worse but couldn’t give a timescale and because of his age has recommended ct scans and surgery. The other option we just manage it and keep him comfortable as long as possible. She is going to find someone local who can do the ct scan and the op at the same time and find out costs. He is insured up to 2000 per policy year. So hopefully his insurance will cover this. I have no idea how much a ct scan is.
 
Tomleroy51 said:
Our vet has just called and she has heard back from the rabbit specialist at the rabbit welfare association. He has said that with the problem that Leroy has they normally have a head tilt first so as at this point he hasn’t got it he shouldn’t get it. He has said without surgery he will get worse but couldn’t give a timescale and because of his age has recommended ct scans and surgery. The other option we just manage it and keep him comfortable as long as possible. She is going to find someone local who can do the ct scan and the op at the same time and find out costs. He is insured up to 2000 per policy year. So hopefully his insurance will cover this. I have no idea how much a ct scan is.
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I really hope that any treatment needed will be covered by Insurance, It is obviously a very worrying time for you xx
 
Tomleroy51 said:
Has any body any experience with abscesses in the ear
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dear tom leroy51,-rabbits unfortunately do not come with pet insurance,but before any problems start look into it.-that is the only time that I am aware of whereas it is possible,--after the fact when there is a problem-I think of car insurance after an accident-wrong time to cover the damages.-what you are seeking is pet insurance to cover preexisting conditions--I-[myself] cannot find any insurance to cover the bill.--the immune system [rabbits]-must be kept strong-proper diet-[probotics]-grasses,grasses,grasses,some-quality- pellets-for actual digestible food,vitamins,and water..-rabbits are prone to abscesses-some are visible,some are not-,one of my rabbits had mouth,gum line abscess,-I used an antibiotic [chloramphenicol]-and metacam-[pain]-took about 6 wks [gone],--but you need to consult an exotic dvm for guidance.--sincerely james waller from the other kent-usa
 
My Finley had ear base abscesses in both ears , a CT scan is needed to decide the best treatment he required surgery and it was expensive and quickly maxed out his insurance I don't regret it for a second though, and he made a reasonable recovery as for EC it's important as Jane said to treat for 28 days and bleach environment I hope your bunny improves

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Hi how much did your treatment cost leroy has only one affected ear, he is insured up to 2k per policy year. we are treating for ec with panacur too
 
It was a few years ago but the surgery itself was £1500 and that was after all the initial investigation, although to be honest the surgery wasn't all that available at the time I remember when I was discussing it with my vet that it was pretty pioneering because about 6 years ago trying to find a savvy vet or even a vet willing to refer was difficult, costs may have come down as more vets have learned the technique I hope all goes well


Edit to say in total for both ears it cost over £3000
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