I have my bunny files now and will edit more specifically:
Cheri was born 6/23/99. We got her from a breeder and she is a house bunny. Very motherly with the other bunnies and cute and mischief. At first, we fed her organic fruits, vegi's and nuts, but with in apprx. a yr. or so she couldn't eat them without getting diarrhea. She was fixed 05/09/01 and also put on Albon Suspension (penicillen?) with a liquid probiotic (Like I mentioned before, I'm not into allopathic med's, but my home remedies weren't working). We started only feeding her dry food and nuts which helped. The diarrhea persisted and she was again put on Albon Suspension 01/29/02. We were told she had a parasite. During the summer she plays outside in the country, sometimes staying out all night if we can't catch her. The last couple of times I let her out on the deck during the cold days, she didn't want to be out, always sneaking back inside (I don't know if this is from the weather, trauma of meeting up with a wild animal i.e. a racoon, trauma from getting a parasite, or spoiled as being a house bunny). She drinks purified water only. The meds seemed to help some the first and second time, but it eventually gets worse: 1 month ago she was having diarrhea once a day around 11am. Now it's sporatic 2-4 times a day. Sometime just gushy pellets stuck to her and I catch it before it gets conglomerated. This is a real hassel for Cheri I'm sure, and us. She could show occasional indications of pain. Please help. It's too bad I can't feed her her yummy treats anymore, she loved them so. She eats and drinks regularly (dry pellets, occasional fasting with pumpkin seeds (a de-wormer), spring or distilled water, and powder probiotics). Thanks and hope you can help! ~Susan & Cheri
By the way Dr. Leela, I've never heard of Chaparro Amergosa mother tinture. Is it the same as Quassia? Can I procure it at a health food store? I called my local one but one girl didn't know what I was talking about. I'll look into it further.
Nice to hear from you Anne (you helped me out a long time ago).I have sulpher, but as I mentioned, the diarrhea is no longer just at 11am. Or shall I be calling it, mushy clusters.
AND, please tell me, when replies say 1 dose, does that mean 1 dose once a day?

[ 05 March 2002, 00:09: Message edited by: SusanB ]

Hi Susan,

Chaparro Amargoso Mother Tincture, 5 drops daily in water till the problem clears up, should definitely help Cherie. You can also repeat yhe course again when she has episodes in between.

All the best,
Doctorleela

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There's not much to go on, but I wonder about Sulfur - with the 11am aggravation time and chronic diarrhoea.

Hi Susan,

Chapparo would have been good if it was available. MAybe we only get it here in India. You may need to speak to a pharmacy directly.

My other suggestion would be Podophyllum 30, one dose daily as long as there is diorrhea. When the stolls firm up, you should stop it. You can use this whenever she has a problem. Often just a singel dose is enough.

In the meantime, I would like more details bout her.
Characteristic symptoms.
Nature and personality.
Likes and dislikes esp food and relationships.
And any information which would help us know characteristic symptoms about her.

Regards,
doctorleela

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Susan, it is more difficult to treat animals homoeopathically because we can't ask them the details and subjective sensations, so unfortunately the prescribing often has an element of guesswork.
Looking at the new bunny info, I looked at: original aggravation from eating fruit, the diarrhoea itself and the disposition to be too easily chilled.
These point in the direction of Ars, Bry and Chin as possibilities.
What I would like to know is what is her thirst level like compared to other bunnies in the same house. Also, what kind of parasites were diagnosed - does she have a type of worm or a microbial parasite?
Does she show irritation around the anus, scratching and itching?
The dosing is NOT one per day unless an LM potency is given for a few days, and then the remedy bottle must be shaken between doses so as not to repeat the same potency [which can cause trouble.]
I'll hop off now, A

Dr. Leela, Anne and Others:
Please see my original message, I edited it.
Regards,
~Susan

HI Susan,

In my opinion, Podophyllum has the following indications:
Diorrhea - Longstanding
Diorrhea from fruits
Gushy pellets

This is an acute prescription to help with the diorrhea specifically. The dosage is always individual and depends on the response. IF you find her having a normal stool, do not give her anymore remedy. In my experience podopyllum in this type of prescription has needed a repetition of at least 3 to 6 doses.
China is a good alternative. But with China, I would advise a single dose only to see if it works as I would NOT like to use it in chronic diorrhea.

This has to be followed up with a DEEPER remedy, based on a detailed history. Here is where her thermal state will be important. The impression is that she is chilly.

With a good history, its not difficult to pick out characteristics to prescribe for animals.

All the best.
Regards,
doctorleela

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Hello DrLeela:
Characteristic symptoms... Sometimes she lays in a ball. A healthy bunny will lay with back legs straightly stretched out behind them, Cheri no longer does this, as she use to. Making me think she is bottled up with upset. Her stomach when pressed seems to be non-obstructed. She has a hyper butt, meaning, poops will come out spontaneously, not going in the box to do it. Also, will occasionally pee outside box. This could be incontinence or marking territory. She's not as bad as she use to be. She knows right and wrong. She often leaves the diarrhea clomps on her disposible rug, probably because she doesn't want to mess up the potty boxes so much. (They like their boxes clean, and they let me know it by not using them if they aren't cleaned.) To describe the fecal in detail: they are often clustered, mushy masses. I haven't noticed her having dry pellets, though she might be. I'll do a watch.
Nature and personality. Cheri was my biggest hand full when a baby bunny, she is gregarious and when young could be unruly, but smart. She knows when she has done something wrong. Fixing her calmed her personality down and she is more managable/less hyper. Cheri is motherly, all the bunnies, male and female, go to her to get groomed and cuddled. When I let her in forbidden rooms, she enjoys exploring, standing on hind legs. Sparkey (my youngest male) likes to take Cheri to forbidden areas so they can be little rebels, and this includes going up and down stairs. She no longer does her jumps and flips. This could be from not being outside in wide open spaces, getting older, and/or her upset. If I lie on floor, she'll climb the mommy mountain. (This is fun!). She is independent, not wanting to be held. She will purr when stroked around head and checks (Some bunnies purr by chompping teeth when rub, although if they are in pain and alone they chomp, but she doesn't do that)
Likes and dislikes esp food and relationships... She loved (past tense) mesclun/spring salad mix, carrots, cauliflower, basil, parsley (all leafy), all fresh and dried berries, apple, dried mango, dried papaya, dried raisins, dried banana, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. I have given cranberry juice in the past and I don't recall if this caused more diarrhea. It's so constant now, I can't really differentiate (I'll try to be more concious of this). Cheri is the only rabbit who would eat fresh oranges, fresh banana, dairy yogurt and chocolate (but very little). All foods were organic with the exception of some nuts. I still slip in one peice of apple (1/2 tsp.) and one small lettuce leaf to her, but rarely. She drinks water regularly, maybe I've notice a tad more than the others when she uses the water bottle (because it make noise).
And any information which would help us know characteristic symptoms about her... I'll add as I remember/notice.

Anne:
Looking at the new bunny info, I looked at: original aggravation from eating fruit, CHERI'S DIARRHEA WAS UPSET MORE BY ALL FRUITS AND VEGI'S.
the diarrhoea itself and the disposition to be too easily chilled. THAT COULD BE.
These point in the direction of Ars, Bry and Chin as possibilities.
What I would like to know is what is her thirst level like compared to other bunnies in the same house. AS ABOVE: She drinks water regularly, maybe I've notice a tad more that the others when she uses the water bottle (cause it make noise).

Also, what kind of parasites were diagnosed - does she have a type of worm or a microbial parasite? COCCIDIA Diagnosed 5/8/01. IN JAN 02, HE COULDN'T GET A DIAGNOSE FROM THE FECAL DUE TO ALBON SUSPENSION IN HER SYSTEM.
Does she show irritation around the anus, scratching and itching? NOT UNLESS I'M CLEANING HER ANUS OF MUSHY OR DRIED FECAL UNDER THE FAUCET, SHE SEEMS TO BE SENSITIVE THERE. I'M NOT TOO ROUGH, BUT IF I'M MUNIPULATING TOO STRONGLY AND IT HURTS HER SHE'LL START LICKING HER UPPER BREAST AREA WHICH IS SOMETHING I BELIEVE BUNNIES DO IN ORDER TO DETER THEMSELVES FROM PAIN.

Hope this helps and I appreciate your time and advice. I'd like to get the remedy soon.

Have you heard of: The Pocket Manuel of Homeopathy Material Medica, Publisher: B Jian. I'm considering getting this book.

Also, Dr. Leela, isn't that mother tincture Quassia?
Sincerely,
~Susan and Cheri

Susan,
I'll take a more detailed look at your history later. I'd be interested in anything that is not normal bunny behaviour or what would distinduish her from other bunnies. Also expression of other emotions. I'll need to undestand what is normal bunny behaviort too! (as you explained bout the potty box). Also I did not undersatnd what you mean when you say she know what is right and wrong.

No Quassia is not the same a Chapparo.
Doctorleela

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Cheri knows if she doing something bad, i.e. chew on books, paper, she isn't suppose to be doing it and runs away if she see's me or if I repramand her, she runs away fast.
She knows using the potty box is right and using the floor is wrong (somewhat).
Her behavior is pretty normal if not mentioned previously.