Weight loss in a bunny

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

claire power — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:54:23 GMT

The calcium is on the high side and calcium is a sensitive indicator of renal function in rabbits ( more so than BUN and creat) so renal problems ( secondary to e cunuliculi/renal calculus etc) are quite possible. Interesting to know whether is non regenerative anaemia but renal disease or pretty much any other chronic disease ( ie pasturellosis) are possible causes.

Ideally the rabbit needs sedation for chest and abdo xrays, and checking out its teeth and ideally more comprehensive bloods as well ( though maybe you have done them but they were normal ) when funds allow

Good luck

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

HMC — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:57:45 GMT

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It's a bunny so teeth and e.caniculi on every differential list!

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I was just about to say E.cuniculi. I suppose rising titre blood test would be out but you could try fenbendazole anyway?

What treatment is it on?

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:55:50 GMT

It's a bunny so teeth and e.caniculi on every differential list!

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

Robin Grimmer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:34:24 GMT

Have you been able to get a good look at the molars conscious?

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

CatherineThomas — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:15:12 GMT

Did you check the kidney parameters? How much is loads with regards to her drinking - Have the owners measured water intake?

I would be thinking of doing x-rays of the abdomen and probably thorax too as the next step. It's difficult if the owners can't afford much though.

A faecal sample may also be useful, and haematology done at an external lab for assessment of cell morphology and platelet count.

Re: Weight loss in a bunny

Glenn Hodgson — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:05:36 GMT

first thoughts would be in house urinalysis and a gagged molar exam then go from there. Good luck