Chance is lethargic and urinating on himself

[pla725]

Was an E. Cuniculi titer done? I had a mini-lop named Simon who had similar symptoms. His EC titer was through the roof. He protein and kidney values where also through the roof. He had kidney stones in his kidneys and the urtuers. He did develop pneumonia. Unfortunately, he did pass from complications due to EC.

It sounds like you have done everything possible. Do you what you think is best for your bun. He will give you a sign when it is time.

 

[pla725]

Just wanted to add that if your bunny does have EC he can still be treated with Panacur depending on how advanced the disease is at this point. If he is still eating and enjoying life go for it.

 

[MyBoyHarper]

pla, I didn't know that about EC. I will definitely talk to the vet Monday about it and see if they'd be willing to test Chance for it. Why not, younever know -- that may be why he's sick!

 

[pla725]

I had read about EC but most of the info was related to head tilt. It wasn't until I took Sim onto the University of Penn, with my vet's blessing, that I had even considered it.

Just be aware that many rabbits will test positive for EC but many never exhibit symptoms. Simon starting have urinary incontinence first. It wasn't until the vet at Penn pointed it out to me that I even noticed the neurological signs. I figured Simon wasn't too sure-footed on my kitchen tile. Silly me. He went down hill the week after that visit. It was not a fun week. At least my supervisor and co-workers understood.

I suggest the House Rabbit Society sitehttp://www.rabbit.org or this site for info on EC:http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html.

Good luck.

 

[naturestee]

Doh! I've seen discussions about EC and kidney problems on Etherbun. I can't believe I missed it,and so did everyone else there! Thanks,pla725!

MBH, here's the thread on EC from the Rabbit Health References:
http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=14471&forum_id=10

 

[pla725]

How is Chance doing?