I am glad to hear they are perking up.
I definitely will pass the information along.
I will say this has been one long row to hoe these past 2 years.
I agree that if its viral or feed related someone needs to get to the bottom of it,
It needs to be stopped and if it needs researching and a lot more time and effort so be it. Someone has to step up and figure this out and soon, way to many top quality rabbits are dying for what appears to be no apparent reason.
Its frustrating, heartbreaking and costly.
I think those affected have tried just about everything in their power to save these animals, some with success some not so successful.
Did you try the Vit B in the water?
I have one down right now and not sure what the problem is,
not eating, not drinking, laying in here in the cage with hardly any energy to pick his head up.
This is NOT something I recommend for everyone to do :
I have soaked lettuce in water to absorb as much fluids as possible and hand feeding every hour on the hour, he is eating the lettuce for now but as soon as my vet opens I will be calling for Sub Q fluids, I have all the other equipment needed
The theory is the lettuce soaked in water will rehydrate until such time a vet can be sought out.
I have done this many times in the past, seems most rabbits get this sick at night when little help is available.
I am also syringing water laced with Vit B for the boost in the immune system in hopes that it might help, but I fear this big guy may be a little to down to bring back up but time will tell.
Not sure what kicked this off as last night he was fine and boinking around his cage like a normal rabbit.
While rasing rabbits is usualy a rewarding past time, when they get sick its a nightmare at a costly expense.
Ive just been giving them one or two a day, with pro bios, and apple cider vinegar in the water(about a tsp to a gallon). The second hasn't pooped yet. I think I saw him trying tonight.
