Please Note - Medical Advice
Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.
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.
We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.
Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.
Oh totally understand. You have had your own difficulties *hugs*Sending vibes for Mischief. I hope he starts feeling better. Apologies I've not had much input but I have been looking in on the thread.
Craig xx
Yes. We reduced Metacam as per instructions from vet to 0.5 mls.Is he still on diuretics ?
He has been fairly quiet today. He is quiet in the day though. He sleeps a lot of it and gets active around 4pm but he seems quieter this evening. He is out munching hay now though [emoji3] xxOh no sending vibes for him.
Maybe he made his foot sore with all that running about?
Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
Thank you xxLots of vibes for him, I hope he settles down soon xx
Thank you. He has ulcers again so I will check for that [emoji6] xxSorry this will be brief, but have a feel of his ear bases for any lumps . Glad he seems to have improved again for now x
Thank you. Yes I guess once they have something wrong then other things get affected.You're on a bit of a rollercoaster with him aren't you. I hope the PDSA have some good advice tomorrow
His paw is really sore again. Think he has scuffed it as been running around like a mad thing!
Now he keeps lifting his paw and kind of limping.
His paw looks like bumblefoot but it is covered in lots of fur over it. However the dew claw grows really sharply straight in to the base of his paw. We try and keep it short but it is so difficult to do that as he will not keep still and flicks his paw when I try to even look at it.
I'm starting to think he needs Baytril for it to heal. And more painkillers as we running out now. So will ring PDSA tomorrow.
Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk
I've never given sub q liquids before at home. Could you please advise me on how I do this please? Would I need a vet to show me?Sending vibes for a full recovery.
When he starts to get dehydrated, sub q fluids may be easier if he is not drinking. His spitting out water may be a symptom if you give small quantity at a time.
Yes we thought that would be a good idea. His dew claw keeps giving him problems and makes it a serious issue when he refuses to eat/drink.Once he is more stable it may be worth considering having the claw removed if he continues to get infections in the nail base
IME warm saline suffices, but usually additional treatment is needed. I have found this to be beneficial https://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/derbyme...5fsKNDu6RE9I5_mAk9Z2uPjPeOPwPY4hoC5iIQAvD_BwE
I've never given sub q liquids before at home. Could you please advise me on how I do this please? Would I need a vet to show me?
He is drinking bottle on and off a few mls at a time but his poops are small and harder than usual.
I don't quite understand what you mean about spitting out water as it is a small amount? Do you mean I would be better using a bigger syringe?
Sorry for the questions and thanks for your advice xx
Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk