My rabbit has snuffles. Are there other antibiotics besides Baytril?

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Biscuit has been in baytril for 6 months for snuffles is there another antibiotic I could look into or ask my vet about as they are saying there really isn’t anything else can try ? Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 8 years and 2 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Snuffles (Pasteurellosis) is very difficult to completely resolve in rabbits. The infection may go dormant, however it is likely to be with Biscuit for life. Baytril is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in rabbits and one of the few that can safely be used. Ciprofloxacin and Trimethoprim Sulfa are two other antibiotics that could be dispensed by your vet. You can have your veterinarian swab Biscuit's nose or collect a sample of discharge to submit for culture and sensitivity. This may identify any other bacteria as well as the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. Until then, continue to medicate him as directed by your veterinarian, make sure he is eating and drinking normally and keep him warm and as stress free as possible. https://www.petcoach.co/article/snuffles-pasteurellosis

My rabbit has snuffles. Are there other antibiotics besides Baytril?

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