Max is wheezing

[Haley]

Sas: I tried the recipe after searching everywhere for all the ingredients Max hates it, of course,while little piggy Basil cant get enough. Im gonna try to syringe him whats left of the batch I made, and then try to get him to take the slippery elm with something else helikes (as I think thats the main ingredient in that recipe that he needs).

The nebulizer got here today and I was able to pick up the meds. My vet wants to try just the mucomyst for now..he's checking into adding the antibiotics and such.

I set it up just like the picture above. Max was terrified, so I put Basil in (I figured it cant hurt) and he settled down.

Anyway, that was our first run with this whole setup. I really hope i thelps. We're all keeping our fingers (and paws) crossed for Max to get well.

Thanks everyone for your help and support

 

[LuvaBun]

Haley wrote:

Max hates it, of course, while little piggy Basil cant get enough.

Isn't that just typical of a bunny :disgust:

I'm pleased you managed to get everything set up today. How long does Max have to stay in the nebulizer at a time? I am so hoping and praying that this helps Max. I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts ray:

Jan

 

[LuvaBun]

How's Max doing? I am hoping the nebulizer is having some effect.

Jan

 

[Haley]

Thanks for asking, Jan

I actually just got home from the vet's.Max's breathing was very labored today, so I decided to take him in. I was going to ask about Pen G injections, or something to add to the mucomyst (in the nebulizer).

The doctor listened to Max's lungs and breathing. He said that the bronchitis seems to be cleared up. He couldnt hear any respiratory problems, only nasal problems. We decided to do a skull xray to take a look at his nose. The doc showed me how on one side of his nose it was plugged up (whiter than the other side). He thinks its rhinitis.He upped the Baytril dosage and gave us some gentamycin nasal drops to try out.

Im going to continue with the nebulizer until all that medication is gone, just in case. I just really hope we can get things cleared up. I dont want to think about the possibility that this isnt something treatable.

Please keep my little one in your prayers. This is really taking its toll on all of us

 

[Pipp]

Is it possible that the rhinitis is due to allergens or is it a pasturella thing or ???

Poor Max. Hopefully this is something easy enough to treat.

Give him a pat on his sore little nose for me.



sas

 

[Haley]

you know, Im not really sure.

He said that there wasnt really any way to culture the area, because of the way it is walled off, even a deep nasal culture wouldnt necessarily work..Im not really clear on the whole thing. I know before they thought he had allergies, but them he said something about pasturella and that is why we're doing the antibiotics.

Ive been getting so confused with all this different info Im getting!

 

[Maureen Las]

Rabbits are so complicated ...all I can do is say that I hope with all my heart that Max improves with all the loving treatment that you are giving him:sickbunny:.

 

[SugarGlider]

I hope he gets well for you. You are a very good bunny parent to do all you are doing for him *hugs*

 

[LuvaBun]

Poor little guy - if it's not one thing, it's another . It's a good job he's such a little fighter.

I know how draining this must be for you all. We are all thinking and praying for you and Max ray:

Jan

 

[Pipp]

How's Max today? Any improvement? Did the vet have any suggestions for future treatments or other ways of finding a proper diagnosis?

Poor Max...



sas

 

[Haley]

He's about the same. I guess the wheezing has lessened, but he keeps coughing/sneezing in a way that scares me. Like I said before, it sounds like he's vomiting (like a yak noise) and I dont know whats happening when he does that.

The vet said he could refer me to a specialist if this didnt get better. He said that if the antibiotic doesnt cut it, we would need to get a CT scan of his head and possibly biopsy or something to see whats wrong.

I just dont know what to do. I feel very lost and Ive spent probably aroundtwo thousand (or more)in the past year alone on Max. The pet insurance will reimburse some of that, but not nearly enough. More than anything, its taking its toll on me. Im feeling very discouraged

I just pray this is something bacterial thats just being stubborn. I dont want to think about it being something more serious...My poor little man.

 

[Maureen Las]

When Babette had that respiratory thing about a month or so again she was doing that sneeze/cough thing also and it freaked me out. I think that it has something to do with their nasal passages being shaped a certain way so they really can't cough..not sure but something like that. I am really sorry that you have had to go through so many weeks of illness with poor Max and you just keep on going....

 

[LuvaBun]

Oh Haley, my heart goes out to you. I know how distressing, and tiring, it is to keep fighting on without much result.How is Max in himself?

I'm afraid I can't offer any advice - you are doing everything possible for him. I will keep on praying :hug2:

Jan

 

[naturestee]

I really don't have any advice to give, I'm just giving a hug!

:hug:

 

[Greta]

Here's a hug for you... :hug1...and give this one to Max, along with a nose-rub or two :hug1

 

[f_j]

Awww, the poor little guy. You are both in my thoughts. My old bunny, Willy, had similar symptoms on and off during the second half of his life. I don't think our vet ever knew for sure what caused it (I have since found a much better vet) but Willy did live to be 11.5 years old despite these issues. It sounds like you have a great vet. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I know how scary this can be, but Max sounds like a very strong bunny. I hope he feels better very soon!

 

[Haley]

LuvaBun wrote:

Oh Haley, my heart goes out to you. I know how distressing, and tiring, it is to keep fighting on without much result. How is Max in himself?

Thanks everyone.

Jan, he's actually very healthy in every other aspect. He's nice and fit (actually maybe a little pudgy since he's not running around as much). He eats a lot, although the sneezing gets worse when he's eating. He's drinking and pooping normally and everything.

f_j: Thanks for the info. Its comforting to hear that your bunny lived a while with this kind of problem.

On a happier note, I almost hate to post it in case I end up being wrong, but he seems to be getting better. Its minimal, but I swear the wheezing is lessening a little bit. Hes on baytril, and gentamycin nasal drops, and we're using the nebulizer 2x a day. Im still praying he can kick this and be healthy for once.

Also, for some odd reason, hehas decided that he needs to be in my bed every second of the day. This would be fine, except for the fact that Max likes to pee on soft things..which is not good when I have a nice white fluffy down comforter. Geesh!

 

[JimD]

ray:

 

[jordiwes]

I've been thinking of Max a lot. How is he today?

:kiss:

 

[Haley]

thanks for asking.

Hes doing alright. Its difficult for me to judge because some days I think he sounds great and other days (like today) he is wheezing very badly and sounds so stuffed up.

His nose doesnt run anymore, but I dont know if thats such a good thing. He sounds like he needs to just sneeze and expel whatever is in there.

I am torn because, as i said, some days he seems fine. I dont really know what to do right now. I feel like we're going to the vet so much and not getting anywhere..Im sort of beginning to lose faith, even though my vet is pretty great.

For now, Im just going to keep monitoring him. If he gets significantly worse, I'll take him back in for more tests. For now, Im just hoping and praying that it will clear up on its own. Hes still on antibiotic sin the form of oral and nasal drops.

Its just so overwhelming because hes been through so much this year. Poor guy :X