Penicillin + Ear Infection?

[SmokeyBunnyRobinson]

So I finally remembered my original account’s password haha. So I just got Butterscotch’s second week of penicillin shots (he had one last week too) after the vet saw his one eardrum was burst. Other one is fine and both ears have no redness. He doesn’t dig at them and they were never hot to the touch. He never stopped eating, drinking, peeping, pooping or acting like a normal bunny. He just always looks slightly confused (haha) and has a little trouble with balancing here and there, but goes in/out of his litter box with ease.

So my question is: Has anyone here had a bun with an ear infection and used penicillin to treat it? How effective was it?

Before giving Butterscotch the penicillin they wanted to give me baytril. Had that with my poor Gizmo and he turned full anorexic. She said that was a big possibility with Butterscotch too. I told her I would rather not since he’s eating/drinking now and I don’t want to change that. And he’s only 4 going on 5 months old.

I’m just worried since the vet did tell me there was a chance we would have to do baytril after the 3 weeks of penicillin shots because baytril covers a broader spectrum of bacteria. I don’t know, this is all new to me. I dealt with it with a chinchilla but it was much different than with a rabbit. He seems completely okay other than his ever so slight head tilt. 

Not sure if it matters, but he’s a Holland Lop and weights 2.73lb at 4 months old. He is not neutered yet but I plan on it as soon as he is 6 months old and the ear infection is gone.

[SmokeyBunnyRobinson]

Here are some pictures of Butterscotch with some Smokey (Nethie) and Wheatley (chinny) thrown in

[SmokeyBunnyRobinson]

[jerseygirl]

Long time, no see!

Thanks for the photos. They’re all ADORABLE!

Sounds as if you had a bad experience with baytril once, but don’t be afraid of it. Its one of the safest abx for rabbits. You might be able to do dual abx. So pen shots then some medicated drops to put in the ear. Ive never used pen shots for ear infection but did for jaw abscess once upon a time. Not my fav to deal with!!
I recommend you get him onto an anti-inflammatory like metacam also.
{{{Butterscotch}}}

[LittlePuffyTail]

(((((((Butterscotch)))))

Ditto Jersey. Bindi has been on Baytril many many times and been fine. My vet always advises to watch his poos and appetite while on antibiotics. Some vets recommend Benebac during antibiotics.

He’s had many ear infections but never with a ruptured ear drum and never been prescribed penicillin. So have no knowledge there, sorry.

[Author]

Messages