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Thank you for PBJ and slavetoabunny! This is such a great forum and provides so much valuable information to rabbits owner. I have learned so much here. On several occasions, I have been helped out when I had an ill rabbit and on each occasion the rabbit has recovered beautifully. I felt it was...

I just wanted to update this thread to say that Congo was diagnosed bythe 2nd vet as having rabbit syphilis. Congo had his 2nd pen-g shot yesterday and all of his spots have healed. He will have his 3rd and last shot next week. Thank you again to everyone that provided information and support...

Thank you to all for the replies and the great info! I have a few tubes of the gel Bene Bac on hand in my rabbit first-aid kit. Is 1 gram/day enough during the course of the Pen-G treatment? Are the tubes of Bene Bac still good once they have been first opened and some Bene Bac dispensed...

So that I will be prepared for tomorrow's Vet visit, I have two more questions... Is there an alternative drug/treatment, other than Pen-G, that is acceptable for treating rabbit syphilis? What is the correct dosage and time-interval for Pen-G shots for a 2-3 pound rabbit? Sorry to be such a...

Randy, If you can use the Albon send me a PM. I will be happy to donate it to your rescue! Then hopefully the next Vet will agree with the presentation of syphilis and treat accordingly, with Pen-G (andwithout theexpense of the additional testing).

Thank you for the responses Randy, Tonyshuman, and Angieluv! With the help of your feedback, I have decided that instead of performing the culture and sensitivity test with the current Vet, I will opt for another opinion. I have scheduled an appointment with a new vet for Tuesday morning. I...

Here are a few pictures of Congo's nose. The pictures were just taken today. The initial scab that was found on the right side of his nose on Wednesday was removed at the Vet's office yesterday morning. He seems to have more, smaller scabs that have appeared since yesterday. The initial scab was...

Randy, yes, the vet did perform an in-house slide test. He said there was bacteria present but then towards the end of the conversation he said he still had not ruled out mites. Guess this could possibly mean he did not see rods in the slide?! As of right now, the rabbit is scheduled to...

Thanks for the reply tonyshuman. I thought it might have been syphilis as well, after researching this online last night (not that I even have a clue when it comes to medical issues!) Can syphilis appear on the nose without showing up in the genetial area? The Vet had taken a culture and...

I have called my Vet and asked if they will perform a culture and sensitivity test. I am waiting for them to call back and tell me if they will do this (receptionist had to talk to Vet.) Is this the best approach at this point? Should I look for a different Vet first? I don't want to spend...

Thanks Randy. I assume the drugs of choice are only available through a Vet/prescription? I'm not sure how to approach this at this point.

Location: Central Florida Description (Breed, color, weight): Mixed dutch rabbit Age: 5 Months old Sex: Male Concise Summary of the Rabbit's Condition: We noticed two days ago our rabbit (Congo)had what looked like a scab on one side of the nose. No other symptoms where noticed so we thought...

Maybe Daisy gave her some pointers on how to throw you off the track! Good luck to Wabbitmom with her schooling. Sounds like an interesting subject area!

I so agree with you about the commitment to the rabbits and finding them good homes. Thatis one of my biggest concerns and is something I definitely would/will have figured out prior to beginning breeding. I think staring with a trio, as you suggested, is a great idea. Its not too manyand leaves...

I love reading your posts as I learn so much from you. I'm not a breeder, but I am seriously thinkingaboutshowing rabbits. If that works out, I may someday consider breeding (on a very small scale). With what I've learned from your prior posts, I know it is not something to take lightly! Thanks...

lol. Yes, it is easy to make them so mad sometimes. We clipped nails on one of our buns last night. I held him while my daughter did the trimming. He objected after, by running under the bed and refusing to come to us when we called (he always comes when called to get nose rubs). But as soon as...

Congratulations on your son's accomplishments!!! He is certainly choosing a great field to go into. Enjoyingyour rabbit stories. Has Miss Daisy outgrown her old cage or did she just demand upgraded accommodations? :D The litter box story is so timely. Today we just started switching our crew...

You may want to have an Emergency/First Aid kit on hand for the Rabbit. There is an article on First Aid for Bunnies in the health library that lists items to have on hand. Rabbits don't typically need first aid often, but it seems when they do show signs of being ill, it is always on the...

All my rabbits (well, except for one) love Balsa wood that has been soaked in apple juice and then dried. We just started giving them this new chew toy last week and they already know the sound of the bag and start jumping for them as soon as they hear it.

Rue, this is so true. I have found they can also be the trainer. I have a little rabbit that trained me to give her bunny nose rubs every night, just before I go to bed.She even managed to train me to do this without a clicker or treats! :D She is now working on training me to provide nose rubs...