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Do you know if the the vet did head/ dental x-rays prior to the surgeries.? A jaw abscess is often caused by a tooth/gum infection affecting the jawbone. Usually antibiotics ( and strong ones) like injectable Bicillin and maybe an additional oral one would be administered for a lengthy period of...

Erythrocytes are red blood cells so I don't know why this was not addressed when the vet found them. Maybe a 2nd opinion with a rabbit saavy vet would help ?

I agree that you need to get both head and dental x-rays done before doing anything. Had you planned on getting only upper and lower incisors removed ? My experience is that oftentimes if the incisors are occluded that the entire mouth including molars may be problematic . The dental...

It is important to know the extent of the kidney damage. There is a difference between failure and damage. If her kidneys have actually failed that means that they are not working at all and are not filtering out waste products in urine. If kidneys don't work at all what does that mean? It...

Are his nails long? Sometimes a rabbit will scratch themselves when grooming if a nail is long, It would be fine to take a little betadine solution and dilute it until it is light pink rather than red. Use the a cotton swab or Q tip to gently cleanse the are so it doesn't get infected. You can...

Sounds like your vet has studied rabbit medicine and care but I bet she doesn't own one and never has. There are so many nuances in rabbit care that only folks who have owned them know about. I don't know why she is coming down on you so hard? It is not easy to switch a rabbit over to a...

I also would not attempt to treat that myself other than sterile saline eye rinse prior to the vet visit. Sterile Saline eye rinse can be found in the contact lens section of a pharmacy. The vet will check the eye for damage by placing drops in they eye. When the light is turned off any...

Because Critical care absorbs so much liquid I tend to make it more watery than thick; it is much easier to syringe feed when thinner. I also use a blender to thin it down. I have never followed the bag instructions. If Critical care is not allowed to soak up fluids prior to feeding it has the...

Whether the bun is inside or out it is possible for them to develop mites. This can occur when they are susceptible as when the immune system is compromised. I had a Holland lop who had never been outdoors who developed fur mites after having multiple teeth extracted. His immune system was...

JBun is right on here. If she is a red eyed bun she maybe scanning which is normal for REWS ... if she is showing any other symptoms won't hurt to have her see a vet.

That is unusual looking urine ; I would have a vet check him! Not necessarily blood bunt looks like something going on. May think about changing brands of pellets. Small World has seeds and other misc things in it? Am I right ?

The eye problem is most likely a separate issue from the digestive issue. Maybe see a vet for "pinkness" around the eye. Could be a conjunctivitis or a budding eye infection. Something not to let go on.... Digestive issues are a bit trickier; her gut flora may be a little off. explaining...

Yes they are not supposed to eat chocolate or sugar, however, I doubt that this is going to be a major problem. Feed hay for the night and don't stay up all night ; he didn't eat that much . Watch for diarrhea or any behavior changes.

This response in All Experts is an extremely reliable source. Randy Atkinson is a former mod on RO and a wildlife rehabber specializing in cottontails. I assume that this prolapse (doesn't look extreme) is caused by improper diet. Kitten milk alone is not recommended for kits. It is...

This is so sad. I am so sorry that you lost her :bigtears:RIP Kerensa!!! You were loved ! (((Hugs))) Maureen

I had a rabbit with severe malocclusion over a period of many years. He needed dental visits every couple months that were costly. It was a financial burden, however, I feel that once the animal is in my home it is my responsibility to care for him/her correctly. Several times I had to trim his...

Oftentimes upper molar teeth will become infected and/or the tooth roots will become infected. Because of the proximity of the long roots to the rabbits eye (this is especially true in dwarf and lop breeds) the initial symptoms of a dental issue may be a runny /red eye. I am glad that is not...

It may be physically possible to neuter /spay a rabbit at an early age like 2 months , however, it is not in the best interests of the rabbit. In the US Petco did this for years using only male rabbits from Marshall Farms, however, Petco now adopts out rescue rabbits. A male rabbit would...

She looks like she is molting heavily . How do you mean "different" in terms of the spots on leg and shoulder? Some rabbits often do develop bald spots during a molt but it is usually just temporary. Soon the new hair growth will begin. if you are unsure you could treat for fur mites with...

A rabbit might APPEAR to be allergic to another rabbit if one or both of the rabbits has fur mites /fleas which has been transferred from one to another. It would be easier to answer your question if you provided more info. :sunshine: