Bandit update

[trystinn]

Dr. M took a good look at Bandit and declared her an elder bunny. Chances are, given her ear tattoo she was a breeder rabbit which lowers her lifespan to only 5 years. The doctor thinks she has one of three things: 1) worms, 2) lack of beneficial gut bacteria (Acidophilus, etc.) or is losing liver function in her old age. While tests are being done, she's now on a daily dose of ProBios - healthy gut bacteria. Fortunately, these come in two forms. The first is a powder to mix in with her alfalfa pellets with honey. The second is a horse biscuit she can munch on daily. Needless to say, we have full bunny approval on the biscuits!

Bandit weighed in at about 3.5 pounds, which for a dutch is a bit low, as they tend toward chubbiness. We likes the chubby bunnies here, so we'll continue to try to tempt her. Fortunately, Bandit is a very enthusiastic eater! Given that Bandit & Shadow are housed together, this means Shadow will be receiving a health affirming dose of ProBios, too. And should it prove to be an infection or worms, we'll treat her as well.

Shadow was very annoyed at me for taking her bunny away, so I had to apologize profusely while being receiving several foot thumps. A full fur cleaning has ensued, as poor Bandit is covered in human smells. Shadow does not approve of vet visits, rabbit carriers or Bandit having adventures without her.

All good tummy energies welcome for Bandit.

Comments

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

My vet gives ProBi in a liquid that Pepper will lick right off of the syringe!

*nosebonks and tummyrubs*

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

I saw the ProBi syringes, but the vet hadn't mentioned them so I stuck to the powder. The horse biscuits were entirely my idea.

Do you find that Pepper needs to be on it every day or just when she appears to be struggling?

Thanks!

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

We usually get it when she gets an antibiotic for something - to keep things balanced. Right now she's on chloro-something (banana flavored) for Pasturella that was resistant to baytril. Apparently it's so much stronger that baytril that I'm supposed to give her the probi twice a day to make up for that.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Ah, gotcha. Poor bunnies, what sensitive little guts they have.

The vet said that Bandit was the most passive, and therefore best behaved bunny, he'd ever seen.

[wild-heart.livejournal.com]

I want to see a disapproving Shadow!

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Oh you will. Guaranteed.

Speaking of which, are either of you two allergic to hay? Forgot to ask.

[wild-heart.livejournal.com]

Umm, why? Will we be sleeping in it?

I've got the usual seasonal allergies, but not to grasses AFAIK. Jay seems to be obnoxiously free from most allergies. Beast.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Nope, but its in the foyer with the house bunnies and in the back of the van because I use it to transport the hay.

[wastedmouthfull.livejournal.com]

We can shop vac the van, and the around the bunny cage.
I just want to pint out I wAS right, she was a domestic let free or escaped.... I rarely get to brag about being right so Im taking advantage.
See you tommorow at noon. Loves Me.
Also I am happy bandit is ok I lurves her.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Take advantage all you like, you're due! Bandit seems to have perk up a bit, thankfully.

At this point, we need a thorough vacuuming and floor cleaning, then bathrooms. That's it for cleaning. I also need to do a grocery run & dump run, if we have time.

[wastedmouthfull.livejournal.com]

We also need to get the windows and surfaces dusted.... That should wear us out for the week. :)
Ironic that sadies having the wedding and we are deep cleaning along side her.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Poor little Bandit!

Best wishes for a happy tummy.

[hestiax.livejournal.com]

Tummy issues are no fun but fingers crossed that that's all it is.