Millie has an ABSCESS on her foot

[Haley]

Im so sorry youre dealing with a crappy vet. I'll pray for your girl that this thing heals up- I think amputation does sound like a very extreme measure at this point!

Neosporin is a topical cream and the active ingrediant is neomycin sulfate. You guys should have some sort of equivalent over there. I bet if you asked your chemist for something similar to neosporin they would be able to help.

If you do see a different vet next time, ask her about Silvadine. You will usually need an rx to get it from a pharmacy (sometimes Human pharmacies) but it works great. I got a tub of it for like 10 dollars here.

 

[slavetoabunny]

Neosporin is sometimes called triple-antibiotic ointment or neomycin. Betadine is basically iodine. You can ask your chemist is there are any OTC products available that are similar.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I probably should tell you that I'm not a vet and all that. I just know me and know how I do things and if it can't hurt I would do it...... but that's me

Neosporin is a triple antibiotic ointment. Do you have polysporin there?

Betadine is an iodine antiseptic wash like used in hospitals before surgery.

 

[slavetoabunny]

LOL...we all posted basically the same thing at the same time. Great minds think alike!

 

[Bo B Bunny]

LOL! true!

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Haley wrote:

If you do see a different vet next time, ask her about Silvadine.

I almost suggested that but wasn't sure I would be correct. when Prissy the kitty was so sick with her toes being cut off and all the infection.... that's what our vet gave us.

My daughter had it when she had a bad burn (curling iron) on her hand. It amazed me that even when it was a big bubble of a blister, the silvadine helped sooth it also.

I know silvadine is what they use in burn units also.

 

[NZminilops]

You actually reminded me of colloidal silver just then BBB, I'm wondering if it's safe to use on bunnies? You can make it yourself at home these days and it's incredible stuff.

"A solution in which microscopic, electrically charged particles of Silver are in suspension, is known to kill 650 different kinds of pathogens, such as bacteria, fungus, viruses, streptococcus and many others, by inhibiting the enzyme which allow their oxygen metabolism. And it does so in minutes, safely, with no side effect."

I used once some on myself for an infection and it cleared up so quickly!
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[fsubunnee]

You guys are right about silvadine. My Vet. said it is safe for rabbits and will not harm them if they lick it either. I did not mention it before because the kind I used had to be prescribed. You can pack the abscess with Silvadine. That is what I was told to do by my Vet. He even consulted The University of Florida Vet. specialists who work with rabbits and they said it is safe.

Right now I am going through a similar situation. My Bun Cocoa had her toes bitten of by a pit bull and was in unsanitary conditions with open wounds before I rescued her. She is just a little 2 yr old Rex - 3 pounds, but a had an ATTITUDE! So far she has been through 3 surgeries and the infection in her foot with 1 toe will not heal. She just had antibiotic impregnated polymethyl methacrylate (AIPMMA) beads put into her abscess. Will deliver constant antibiotics inside the abscess. Hopefully this will work.

 

[Bunnys_rule63]

Thanks for all that great information guys - it's a great help!I will try and look for something like that.onder:

I know, the way I see it is it can't hurt to bathe it with something or put something on it, however my vet unfortunately disagrees.:rollseyes


Sorry I haven't been replying that much, I'm just a bit run down and don't have the energy for all this!Thanks for your support guys.:hug:

 

[tonyshuman]

fsubunnee wrote:

She just had antibiotic impregnated polymethyl methacrylate (AIPMMA) beads put into her abscess. Will deliver constant antibiotics inside the abscess. Hopefully this will work.

i just had to say how cool this is: i'm a grad student in biomedical sciences (NOT pre-pharmacy, so i can't offer any pharmacist-level advice on stuff) and this idea of the antibiotic impregnated beads is super-cool. just imagine--it releases the antibiotic exactly where you want it in high doses, so you don't hurt other organs and can give the infection extra antibiotic without hurting things like kidneys, GI tract, etc. oh the wonders of modern medicine, and its GREAT that you have a vet who is willing to try this cool, special technique on "just a rabbit." your vet obviously understands how important your bunnies are to you.

best of luck to Millie and Cocoa

and Bunnys_Rule63, if you feel like flushing and applying antibiotic ointment, i say more power to you. i'd reccomend an iodine solution or saline solution for contact lenses because they'll be totally sterile. you don't want to put something non-sterile in there and give it a chance to grow. the salt in the saline solution will also kill a lot of bacteria. other people have had good advice as to what kind of stuff to wash the abscess with and use to coat the outside.

maybe make sure she's getting all of her nutrients to make healing better? i know when i'm a little sick, i make sure i take my daily vitamins and get extra vitamin c, so that might help her fight the infection and grow new tissue. i know vitamins aren't usually reccomended for rabbits, so maybe offer a good variety of greens so she gets them all.
edit: that betaine stuff that they're talking about is what vets (and scientists) use to clean animals before they operate on them too--so it is safe for animals (lab rats i know it is safe for).

 

[fsubunnee]

Tony,

Of course my vet will do it on "just a rabbit", I am PAYING alot of money for all these procedures. My Vet bill is $$$$$$$$$!!!! But it is all worth it. For some reason I always end up with the sick animals that nobody wants....and I love them all.

 

[tonyshuman]

I don't think they're "just bunnies," but some people do. I've heard of people saying it's not worth the cost to spay/neuter/do other procedures because you can buy a rabbit cheaply. They just don't understand how we need to love them, at whatever cost!:biggrin2:

 

[Bo B Bunny]

tonyshuman wrote:

I don't think they're "just bunnies," but some people do. I've heard of people saying it's not worth the cost to spay/neuter/do other procedures because you can buy a rabbit cheaply. They just don't understand how we need to love them, at whatever cost!:biggrin2:

I get that all the time "YOU PAID to have a RABBIT neutered?!?"

I say yep! it's better for his health and I prefer his company over any humans except my kids - and there are times they get on my nerves! LOL!

 

[fsubunnee]

Not only for health, but behavior, marking.... Most people think rabbits live 2-3 yrs, but I tell them that is not true. My Duke was almost 11 yrs old. I feel so bad for rabbits. People are amazed when I tell them they use litter boxes, cuddle on the couch, do tricks.... I love them.

 

[LuvaBun]

Hi Jess, how's our girl doing today?

Jan

 

[Bo B Bunny]

fsubunnee wrote:

Not only for health, but behavior, marking.... Most people think rabbits live 2-3 yrs, but I tell them that is not true. My Duke was almost 11 yrs old. I feel so bad for rabbits. People are amazed when I tell them they use litter boxes, cuddle on the couch, do tricks.... I love them.

When I talk about how the buns do things like play hide and go seek - people don't believe me!

how's MILLIE?! I hope she's feeling much better! and I hope you are not too worn out now from it all, Jess!

 

[Greta]

How is miss Millie today?

 

[Bunnys_rule63]

Millie is doing ok thank you, I'm not sure if her abscess if improving or not (tonight I could only get blood but no pus out of it so I didn't drain too much). Poor girl, she really hates having it done.However her spirits are high so at least that is a plus.

Sorry but I have to dash - I will try and get on more this weekend to update you all.:hug:

 

[Haley]

Well hopefully that means theres not much pus left in it. Ive been thinking of Millie. I really hope this thing goes away soon!

 

[tundrakatiebean]

How is Millie doing? better I'm hoping...