Wow so glad you got an answer so quickly. X
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Unfortunately Winnie hasn’t responded to the pred forte or optimmune, and we feel exhausted. Her left cornea is covered in a white patch of white blood cells.
The ophthalmologist is now recommending we try a course of Prednisolone orally for 12 days. Does anyone have experience of this med?
‘ The dose is 0.25mg/kg every 12 hours 3 days, then every 24 hours 3 days more and finally every other day for 6 days more ’
Thanks
Thank you inspector Morse. Do you happen to know whether they are safe for rabbits to have orally? I was wondering whether to check with Twickenham Vets, only because they see lots more rabbits.
Sorry I realise I sound so overboard!
Thank you all, I’ve emailed optivet and mentioned my concerns. But I am sure she is in good hands, and they know what they’re doing. I’m just over worrying as I usually do. It’s frustrating that she’s just not responding to anything.
Although she may be uncomfortable, she’s not in pain and is still hoovering up hay and forage
I'm glad she's not in pain and still loving her food. I hope you'll hear back from Optivet soon. It's so understandable that it's frustrating that she's not responding to any treatment. I hope there'll be something that'll help her... Sending lots more vibes for her.Thank you all, I’ve emailed optivet and mentioned my concerns. But I am sure she is in good hands, and they know what they’re doing. I’m just over worrying as I usually do. It’s frustrating that she’s just not responding to anything.
Although she may be uncomfortable, she’s not in pain and is still hoovering up hay and forage
Thank you reader of books- lovely to be sent positive vibes
I gave Winnie her first tablet today, which I wrapped in cavelo nero leaf. She ate it!