Rabbit with runny bum

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Laura Ringsell — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 18:04:30 GMT

Ouch indeed. I do hope pain relief was also dispensed, if not ask any guy if he would like pain relief if his willy was bitten by a cross rabbit. Hope he makes a good recovery.

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Jacquelyn Smith — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:53:36 GMT

I definately will. Though it will be some years yet before I qualify as still working on access diploma so I can get onto degree. Await my cv in 2017/18 (unless you reinstate your TP status then I may apply for my work placements with you, any excuse to be back up north where they wont look at me funny for asking for a barm cake!lol)

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:59:48 GMT

u got me!

Get in touch - - you never know what's around the corner vacancy-wise. We do hold onto CV's, and especially when you're qualified!!!

Ali x

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Jacquelyn Smith — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:55:32 GMT

Ouch indeed. I was going to suggest that if you lived in thre north east it may be worth while taking a trip to crab lane in harrogate, but one suspects this is where alison works. They have an impeccable reputation for rabbit work. Hope that once I have got my degree and move back to the gate that they have a vn vacancy. Was gutted when you gave up your TP status!

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Alison Clare Hickman — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:53:03 GMT

Ouch!! Poor bun. ....wishes for speedy 'nether region' recovery too!!

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Jazmyn — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:52:40 GMT

He was out in the outdoor run, and my other male rabbit was in the garden. Unfortunately my son thought it would be nice for them to be friends, when my back was turned of course, and they ended up fighting. As a result his willy got bitten. The antibiotics were prescribed to prevent infection. So that was the only reason for them. Apart from that his pooing is normal, his diet hasnt changed etc.

Thank you for all your advice. Very helpful.

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Alison Clare Hickman — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:38:47 GMT

You don't say why he was prescribed antiobiotics. Why was he prescribed antibiotics? The primary reason for prescribing antibiotics may be the cause of the diarrhoea and not the antibiotic (as you are no doubt aware, sorry if that sounds obvious!); e.g. abnormal eating habits as a result of pain or similar.

Has the primary cause been accurately identified? Has it been addressed in any other way than the dispensing of antibiotics? For example, if he has an abscess has this been investigated as to the cause and then dealt with (e.g.surgery/tooth removal...). Does he have a tongue laceration caused by dental spurs? As another poster mentions...have his faeces been examined (for parasites etc)?.

Is your bunny still eating normally; is he avoiding foodstuffs he would usually eat, is he inappetant/anorexic. If not, eating normally/as usual, as previous posts have identified, could be a pain issue and/or require motility drugs to assist/support; possibly syringe feeding with something like Oxbow Critical Care until eating voluntarily and passing normal faecal pellets/caecotrophs,

You do need to get bunny re-examined asap. It isn't normal to have diarrhoea. It is health (life) threatening not to eat normally/at all.

And yes, vets tend to be, in my experience, less knowledgeable and/or confident in treatment with rabbits unless they have an active interest or specialism. So do ask for another opinion if you feel it is sensible.

If your vet would like some help, my specialist referral (rabbit) practice commonly takes (fax only) requests for guidance/information. See our contact details on www.crablanevets.co.uk.

Hope your bunny makes a rapid and full recovery.

x x x Ali.

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Laura Ringsell — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:49:54 GMT

Fibreplex is another option if your bun isn't head shy. Runny bums are very unusual in bunnies, if it doesn't settle then a sample should be sent away and watch carefully for signs of discomfort as gastric disturbances are not always tolerated easily and pain relief may be required. Good luck Ps. If you are not happy with your vet then change, some are better with rabbits than others

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Mark Hedberg — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:54:27 GMT

Oh, and hay, hay, hay :)

Re: Rabbit with runny bum

Sal the 1st — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:38:21 GMT

biolapis is a good one