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Hi...there really isn't a true dosage for BioSponge. If you tried to make one, you can multiply the weight of the animal by .01 and convert the amount of Bio Sponge. In reality, just a "pinch" in formula is all that is needed. It is quite effective and is fairly inert so unless you just feed...

There is a standard mammal dosing for Metacam (cats should usually NOT be given metacam). The amount of the dose depends on the weight of the animal and the concentration of the drug. If the weaker concentration of the drug is used, it will be much higher than the more concentrated version (oral...

Just happened to stop in and saw this thread. I have done a lot of vestibular infections. I would suggest getting some x-rays of the upper arcade teeth on the side of the infection to take a peek at those roots. If you are using PenG Procaine, that drug should be used every day. Procaine is fast...

Oh boy. Yogurt DOES NOT help with diarrhea and can make it worse. The idea is the "beneficial" bacteria (which actually stabilizes the pH in the gut)in yogurt. Most yogurt contains dairy products (lactose) and sugars. Lactose and/or refined sugars are not welltolerated by rabbits. While yogurt...

GI motility drugs are inappropiate for use in rabbits and are not the proper response to stasis. The only vets I know that use these are usually either very old and out of touch or really don't know that much about rabbits. Motility drugs should be avoided.

Just happened to see this one. I would suggest disregarding the mentioned link to a rabbit site regarding E Cuniculi. There is still so much incorrect information about this affliction. A few things about EC. Almost all rabbits have been exposed to this parasite. Symptoms are gradual...

Was asked to look at this thread. Couple of questions. What antibiotics is being used? Many oral drugs...especially sulfa (like Bactrim, SMZ, TMZ, Sulfatrim, et.) or Ciprofloxacins (Baytril, Cipro and Zeniquin) can cause loss of appetite and a somewhat lethargic action. Are supplemental fluids...

I would agree with Eileen. Sounds like head trauma. Time is the best cure for that. Metacam would be good since it is anti-inflammatory. It can be used for a longer period of time in rabbits than in other species. KMR and/or Goat's Milk is not appropriate nutrition and the heavy cream is a huge...

Just wondering....who is your vet? Had a minute so I thought I would pop in and check the forum. I talked with a very nice vet from TN aday or so agoregarding a long term hock abscess. Thought this might be the same case. Seems to be a lot of concern about the staph issue....staph isn't the...

First....was she given pain meds to take home? If not, call your vet and insist on pain meds. Metacam is better than nothing but is totally insufficient in the big picture. Buprenex or Tramadol are excellent choices. Many vets will tell you they give a one time injection and that is all they...

First....do not use peroxide. Not a good thing on rabbit skin. That appears to be a dental abscess so an x-ray to look at the roots of the teeth and the structure of the jaw should be in order. I have had perfect success on numerous abscesses in treating with a combination of injectable Pen G...

This isn't specifically related to rabbits but it still is relevent to our discussions. I have preached the entire time I have been on this forum about the misuse of antibiotics, particularly Ciprofloxacins like Baytril. Now a small clinical study on humans is confirming what I have been saying...

What is the diet? Once in stasis, the proper response is hydration. That can be done either by orally giving water thru a syringe, infused by sub-q or IV or by eating leafy greens such as romaine lettuce or dandelions. A combination of hydration along with movement usually will help to get...

This type of thing is most often caused by diet. What exactly are you feeding? Smelly poop is also sometimes an indication of intestinal parasite particularly cocccidia. Randy

All mammals (including humans) and most birds carry pasteurella. It is most commonly found in the respiratory system but can infect any tissue. Pasteurella is a faculative anaerobe....it can live with or without oxygen. It is an opportunistic bacteria which means it stays dormant until something...

Yes...a nebulizer can be used but unless there is more to the story, there has only been guessing by your vets and not much diagnosis. Baytril is pretty much ineffective. If it is used, it works better as an injectable. I haven't used Baytril in years and even most dog vets don't use it now. Any...

Yea....Metacam is a bit stressful on the liver and kidneys. But as you know, this is one of those cases of the lesser of the evils. I don't like to see any species on long term NSAIDs when there are other options that are safer....but you do run into things like this that quality of life for the...

This statement will be very controversial among the old school rabbit people (and many vets)....but it might help to increase calcium intake. On many mammals we give calcium injections but they are extremely painful....might not be a good idea with a rabbit. Make sure your pellets contain...

Panacur is the drug of choice against most worms...and it is fairly benign so it is safe for rabbits. If this rabbit does have tapeworms...that brings on more talk. Would really consider having a fecal performed to see what shows up....but keep in mind that it may take several fecals to get a...

Based on the limited information....and that huge amount of pellets.....my first thought would be GI. Sounds like possibly gas. I would certainly get a few doses of simethicone in him.....simethicone won't hurt even if it's off base. Movement is good. A heating pad may help. And a tummy massage...