Denver, my bun bun is sick!

[sasvermont]

We are going to start feeding Denver baby food with herbs in it. I have been asked to give him baby medication (benadryl/grape or cherry flavored) twice a day, to see if that helps, along with nebulizing him with mucamist. If after 10 days there is still no improvement, we will take him to a specialist to have a thorough nose investiagation done......looking for either a tumor or a "lodged" object..... since his xrays showed swelling but not what was causing it! I hope he appreciates all this activity.

[zippy-kat]

Sas, this is really neither here nor there but you mentioned flora...

When my mini lop was ill with a hind gut infection, my bun-savy vet told me I could feed her about a tablespoon of pinacolada, plain, or pineapple yogurt, daily. (Not the fat-free stuff - the regular kind.) While that really has nothing to do with sinuses, it might be a viable option for disgusing meds and/or adding varity to Denver's palate.

Pedialyte is an option, too, if you're concerned about dehydration from the diarrhea. However, Sophie wouldn't touch the stuff... I took a sip and can't say I blame her! YUCK!!


Good luck with the bun; keeping you guys in my thoughts!

[sasvermont]

Denver did fine with the Benadryl liquid, cherry flavored. I put 2 ml. in a kiddie's measuring plunger thingie...... (I don't have children, can you tell?)....and pushed that stuff right into his widdle mouth! He was shocked at first. The flavor is strong, but I think he liked it! I did the same this morning....hehehehehehehe. He licks his chops after I shoot the junk in.....its so darn funny. We were afraid the junk would make him hyper, but it is not, its making him sleepy! Phewwwwwwww.

So ten days of this and then what?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Keep taking your meds little Denver - what a good bun bun you are

[sasvermont]

Last evening, I moved Denver from the guest room to the porch. He is in a pen , by himself and not in touch with the other bunny at all. They can see each other, but that is about it! I covered his pen with a blanket last night, to keep him warm and feeling loved. He ate like a champ this morning - and it is the first time I have seen him really happy to eat Spring Mix .... it was his favorite until this nose things came in to play.

I hope there is much improvement today and over the weekend. I bought him bunny vitamins to take too.

I have the phone number for the exotict pet vet at Tuft's University and if Denver does not improve over the weekend, I will ask my vet to call for advice.

Wish us luck!

[Killearn Kitties]

We have everything crossed here for Denver!

[zippy-kat]

Keeping tabs on you and Denver. Here's to a weekend full of improvements!