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Toby is leaving sadly but as far as I know I'm not leaving!! I will be taking 5 months off next year but will be back after that and very much planning on staying with Manor long-term. We already have a third full time exotics vet - Steph - plus, as mentioned already, Robert will be joining the...

Surgery is certainly an option and is the best course of action to acheive a cure or long-term remission, but it is very major surgery and there are risks attached. I wouldn't contemplate this until the diagnosis had been confirmed by taking a small sample of the lump (by inserting a small...

That's really good to know, definitely sounds a potential good option for bunnies. Can I ask how your mum finds it as pain relief? Marie

I've not used gabapentin for GI related pain, more for true neurogenic pain but have not had any adverse effects in any bunnies so a trial course to see if it is beneficial might be an idea. Tramadol needs massively higher dosing in bunnies compared to common pet species so there may be...

Small world! ;)

I know of one in South Birmingham who board bunnies and GPs and are very clued up: http://www.vipiggies.co.uk/ Marie

When I last spoke to the company producing it they seemed to be planning on unveiling it at the big vet conference in April so we may still have to wait a little while before getting enough info to make a decision on whether this is a big step forward in protecting bunnies or an awkward...

Jane, if you p-m me an email address then I can send you the papers I have on my home computer, Marie

Hi, I hope by diarrhoea the vets mean he is passing soft poos. If it is true diarrhoea then it is a much more serious situation - young rabbits need aggressive fluids, toxin binders, syringe feeding and potentially antibiotics and anticoccidial drugs depending on cause. This little man needs...

No problem, glad he is settling back into home life, hope Ted is giving him some peace tonight! Marie

The tooth will eventually fall out but this is the end result of dental disease where the root is gradually damaged by pressure and stops growing. The pulpectomy is seen as a kind of bypass for the painful and destructive phase. If the tooth is lost and the opposing tooth continues to grow and...

Seems rapid with normal eating and behaviour within 24hrs (all on pain relief though obviously). The tooth will not have ongoing replacement so will become worn down and eventually become loose and come out. Timescale of this is not known but Frances has been doing this for a couple of years and...

They do work, but be aware rabbit skin is thinner than humans on the ear and it is easy to also catch your finger if holding the ear underneath where you are pricking. Painful and also makes your results inaccurate!

Ah, small world! I will see you later this week :) Marie

So far only conference proceedings where Frances has presented her data, should be a journal publication this year hopefully, Marie

Hi, Unfortunately it's not the miracle cure we all want for every dental case. It is only practical for spurs on the lower molar teeth and is a procedure only a few vets are doing. Good results so far though in cases that I've done so it is a good option for bunnies with a small number of spurs...

Judy, you were exactly right to contact your GP - they know you and can appreciate risk for your individual situation and give you objective guidance. We still need more results to know the human impact but few strains pose any risk at all, all of us remain well and there is no indication of any...

Hi, Christobel will be able to talk you through the best pain relief option for him as it will depend on whether there is nerve involvement and any other factors in his health that affect drug choice. You have a good vet so talk to her and trust in her decisions :)

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I use tramadol quite frequently in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas with pain that is not controlled by non-steroidals like metacam, or where NSAIDs can't be used due to other health issues. It works well to control soft tissue pain, less well for bony pain and rarely causes sedation and...