Shorty had his culture

[Kricket]

Just wanted to give an update on my littleShort-ness. He has been sick on and off for about 6weeks. The vet prescribed cephalexin twice for him, yet therunny nose STILL came back. My vet did a culture and couldn'tfind ANYTHING wrong. She suggested he might have allergies,or he might be a runny-nosed-bunny. Anyone have a rabbit (ordog or cat) that simply has a tendency to have an abnormally wetnose? She told me AFTER the culture (and $227.00 later) thatshe THOUGHT he might not be sick, as his wet nose is like water, notsnot. She told me the discharge isn't a need for panic UNTILit is green or yellow, smells or is very slimy. I am losingfaith in the veternarian system. It seems so hopeless thatthey couldn't tell me anything. Has this ever happened toanyone else?

 

[brimmhere]

brownie our rescue mom can be a snotty littlegirl. hers is clear and it is just allergies to thehay. it gets really bad if i dont sift the hay ofdust. she will really drool with clear snot andsneeze. hopefully its just allergies but i would suggestfinding another vet if possible

 

[Trina]

I would agree with Brim. If you don't think the vet system is good, maybemove to another vet.

 

[bluebird]

I agree with your vet.I dont panic unless the snot is yellow or white and thick.bluebird

 

[imported_Austin]

While I may tend to be concerned about anyrabbit that has an unusually wet nose, I also do not panic or ask fortests unless I see the discharge turn from clear to colored.That shows that there is some sort of infection present. Ihave used Benadryl for children sucessfully with rabbits that I thoughthad alergies to something in their environment.

 

[Carolyn]

Will keep your little one in my prayers, just for safe keeping.

How is Shorty lately? Still runny nose? Has he beenexposed to any other rabbits?I get the impression he's notalways had this problem? How's his forepaws? Arethey damp/wet? How is his appetite? Eyes lookclear? Energy level okay?

-Carolyn

 

[Kricket]

Carolyn wrote:

Will keep your little one in my prayers, just for safe keeping.

How is Shorty lately? Still runny nose? Has he beenexposed to any other rabbits?I get the impression he's notalways had this problem? How's his forepaws? Arethey damp/wet? How is his appetite? Eyes lookclear? Energy level okay?

-Carolyn

Hey Carolyn

Thanks so much for asking. He is the same. Stillhas that damp nose. It has become routine to wipe his nose afew times a day. I've got a tissue box on top of their cage. He lives with his sister and she has never had a runnynose. He started to get this wet nose when it got really,REALLY hot here (over 100 degrees) about two months ago. Hisforepaws are not caked with goo nor are they wet. Hisappetite...is...well, let's say VERY hearty! He still oinkswhen he eats . His eyes are clear and full ofmischief. He is acting active, it is just so hot here even inthe house. I've decided my buns will be house buns fromMay-ish to September. It just gets downright miserably HOThere.

Shorty's doctor suggested that he might be a sloppy drinker, could beallergic or this could be a condition he might always have.All of the vet visits have been costly - just to find outnothing. The vet said she wasn't really concerned until thedischarge becomes colored or thick. Or if he stoppedeating. He seems just like the same little devil he hasalways been just with a wet nose. (OH!)And he has not had a fever in the few times he has been in for hisexams.

Hugs!

Shorty, Star & Krick

 

[Carolyn]

Glad to hear things are lookingup!

He's been on my mind.

-Carolyn

 

[Kricket]

Thanks, Carolyn

How are your babies? Any fun and games planned for the day?