what to have in your draw for when your buns sick (uk)

[sbaxter]

I hear a lot about Benebac? whats the equivlent in the uk ?

i have gas meds and a can of pumpkin,goimg to ask vets for some critical care sachets ,what else should i have at hand incase of GI stasis? hot water bottle?

Thanks

 

[Flashy]

Snugglesafe, dioralyte, Infacol AND Gripe Water, Fibreplex (the closest we can get to Benebac, we don't really have anything similar), Metacam (you can only get this from a vet), syringes, Panacur, possibly some Bio-Lapis (better in some situations-such as a blockage, than Fibreplex). Being taught how to do Sub-Q fluids is also useful (again, from and by your vet).

I also always keep baby food and rabbit safe juices around.

 

[sbaxter]

Thanks Flashy thats really helpful

 

[Flashy]

Oh, and don't get own brand rehydration sachets because they are not ok.

Its REALLY sensible to get a first aid kit together, so well done you for sorting it all out

Depending on your vet they may be ok with you keeping antibiotics at home. I have Baytril and Septrin here.

Also, with the critical care, you can make your own, the actual critical care is very expensive. But if you make a pellet slurry (soaking them in boiling water and leaving them to cool), and adding something like the bio-lapis, it has the basics in there, and you can also add things in that you know your bunny likes (like on Monday, when I had my emergency, I used apple juice).

Oh, and oats (the regular rolled kind, not quick or instant) are always useful to have around too.

 

[Flashy]

Oh, and Nutrical is useful too.

 

[sbaxter]

ooo Flashy your a wealth of info thanks i`m gona make my list now,George goes to rescue group for bonding week after next then week later we`ll av two buns in the house!inkbouce: