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andye30m3 said:
richatnort said:
Has she been spade as this is the rabbit season as such so she might be very hormonal and dominant, etc
She's not been spade, we have been discussing this as there seams to be risks with the procedure so we figured as she's an only rabbit we'd hold fire on having it done. richatnort said:
andye30m3 said:
richatnort said:
Has she been spade as this is the rabbit season as such so she might be very hormonal and dominant, etc
She's not been spade, we have been discussing this as there seams to be risks with the procedure so we figured as she's an only rabbit we'd hold fire on having it done. Sounds like we'll have to speak to the vet.
Very worried this morning. Pads seemed all good when we went to bed last night. I found him sat in his cage this morning and he had cleared all the bedding and was sat on the base. Not touched his evening carrot and left the dried dandelions (normally takes my fingers off for this), wif is taking him to the vets soon as, I hope hes alright.
Andy: I would definitely have her fixed for the peace of mind, being fixed means females have less chance of getting cancer or so i've heard
My boy Frank is a complete prick, I would love to say it's just hormones but I've had him since sept (10 months old) and he was already fixed when I got him. He nips and chases Cinders (she is getting on in life, she's around 7 years old I think - also a rescue) completely randomly, steals her food as he's a faster eater, he's pulled her hair out so she had a bold patch, is always digging/ chewing the carpet and has to be bribed into his enclosure at night. this seemed to start overnight. don't think there is an easy fix for me but I would deffo have a chat about your girl
Fluff: I hope your boy makes a full recovery, it's hard when they're poorly
My boy Frank is a complete prick, I would love to say it's just hormones but I've had him since sept (10 months old) and he was already fixed when I got him. He nips and chases Cinders (she is getting on in life, she's around 7 years old I think - also a rescue) completely randomly, steals her food as he's a faster eater, he's pulled her hair out so she had a bold patch, is always digging/ chewing the carpet and has to be bribed into his enclosure at night. this seemed to start overnight. don't think there is an easy fix for me but I would deffo have a chat about your girl
Fluff: I hope your boy makes a full recovery, it's hard when they're poorly
Fluffsri said:
Cheers! He came home last night and wasn't happy with us and wasn't fully himself. He was brighter this morning and VIk popped home to see him at lunch and he seemed ok then. Test results next week will hopefully tell us what's wrong with him.
That's good news, to be fair. axgizmo said:
Andy: My boy Frank is a complete prick, I would love to say it's just hormones but I've had him since sept (10 months old) and he was already fixed when I got him. He nips and chases Cinders (she is getting on in life, she's around 7 years old I think - also a rescue) completely randomly, steals her food as he's a faster eater, he's pulled her hair out so she had a bold patch, is always digging/ chewing the carpet and has to be bribed into his enclosure at night. this seemed to start overnight.
Just though I would add to this, he is also the one who jumps up on the bed whilst i'm sleeping and digs at the bedding for attention/ jumps on tables/ chairs/ window cills and will hop about on the sofa whilst i'm watching TV and is always making me laugh by doing something stupidandye30m3 said:
richatnort said:
andye30m3 said:
richatnort said:
Has she been spade as this is the rabbit season as such so she might be very hormonal and dominant, etc
She's not been spade, we have been discussing this as there seams to be risks with the procedure so we figured as she's an only rabbit we'd hold fire on having it done. Sounds like we'll have to speak to the vet.
I would seriously recommend you get her neutered. There's over an 80% chance she will develop uterine cancer sooner rather than later if she is left un-neutered. This is a really nasty disease for bunnies. Volunteering for a rabbit rescue in the past, it's been awful to see this happen to the un-neutered females that we have taken in as a result of cruelty cases etc. Whilst all surgery carries a risk it really is the best option for her in ht elong term. if you search the RWAF website they have a list of rabbit savvy vets across the UK, or if you're in the midlands I can recommend you a vet in Birmingham who is extremely rabbit savvy.
May has been a horrible month
On the 9th we lost Abigail to the Rainbow Bridge. it was completely unexpected and extremely sudden and traumatic. She was quieter than normal that day, but was still eating and drinking and generally sunning herself. Later in the day our older girl chased her around the garden and Abi just went lethargic and was unresponsive - she didn't even attempt to run off when I picked her up.
I rushed her to the vets who didn't have a clue what was wrong. They gave her some antibiotics and the gut motility jab. We took her home and about 30 minutes after she had the jabs she started convulsing, it was just awful to watch and she died whilst we tried to make her comfortable, gently stroking her and letting her know how much she was loved etc.
She is the first one of our mob of 4 fluffy hooligans to pass away, and as she was only around 5 years old it was definitely a shock. I'm now constantly watching the other three like a hawk and I have started to realised that my oldest boy, Bill, who is 8 years old now is definitely starting to show the signs of old age as he much prefers to slowly potter around the garden and snooze for most of the day, whereas last year he would still charge around like a nutter.
The question now is whether I look at adopting a new bunny bring the group back to a foursome as my oldest boy and girl are now 8 and the my other lad is 5. I'm just worried about my youngest eventually being left alone I guess, although i'm still adamant nothing will kill my oldest girls off as she seems indestructible with all the antics she's got up to. Also the youngest is going in for tooth extraction on Tuesday as his teeth have always been troublesome, but they're getting worse with age (he's the result of over-breeding, and possibly inbreeding, from a breeder.
On the 9th we lost Abigail to the Rainbow Bridge. it was completely unexpected and extremely sudden and traumatic. She was quieter than normal that day, but was still eating and drinking and generally sunning herself. Later in the day our older girl chased her around the garden and Abi just went lethargic and was unresponsive - she didn't even attempt to run off when I picked her up.
I rushed her to the vets who didn't have a clue what was wrong. They gave her some antibiotics and the gut motility jab. We took her home and about 30 minutes after she had the jabs she started convulsing, it was just awful to watch and she died whilst we tried to make her comfortable, gently stroking her and letting her know how much she was loved etc.
She is the first one of our mob of 4 fluffy hooligans to pass away, and as she was only around 5 years old it was definitely a shock. I'm now constantly watching the other three like a hawk and I have started to realised that my oldest boy, Bill, who is 8 years old now is definitely starting to show the signs of old age as he much prefers to slowly potter around the garden and snooze for most of the day, whereas last year he would still charge around like a nutter.
The question now is whether I look at adopting a new bunny bring the group back to a foursome as my oldest boy and girl are now 8 and the my other lad is 5. I'm just worried about my youngest eventually being left alone I guess, although i'm still adamant nothing will kill my oldest girls off as she seems indestructible with all the antics she's got up to. Also the youngest is going in for tooth extraction on Tuesday as his teeth have always been troublesome, but they're getting worse with age (he's the result of over-breeding, and possibly inbreeding, from a breeder.
Lady_Beefmaster said:
May has been a horrible month
On the 9th we lost Abigail to the Rainbow Bridge. it was completely unexpected and extremely sudden and traumatic. She was quieter than normal that day, but was still eating and drinking and generally sunning herself. Later in the day our older girl chased her around the garden and Abi just went lethargic and was unresponsive - she didn't even attempt to run off when I picked her up.
I rushed her to the vets who didn't have a clue what was wrong. They gave her some antibiotics and the gut motility jab. We took her home and about 30 minutes after she had the jabs she started convulsing, it was just awful to watch and she died whilst we tried to make her comfortable, gently stroking her and letting her know how much she was loved etc.
She is the first one of our mob of 4 fluffy hooligans to pass away, and as she was only around 5 years old it was definitely a shock. I'm now constantly watching the other three like a hawk and I have started to realised that my oldest boy, Bill, who is 8 years old now is definitely starting to show the signs of old age as he much prefers to slowly potter around the garden and snooze for most of the day, whereas last year he would still charge around like a nutter.
The question now is whether I look at adopting a new bunny bring the group back to a foursome as my oldest boy and girl are now 8 and the my other lad is 5. I'm just worried about my youngest eventually being left alone I guess, although i'm still adamant nothing will kill my oldest girls off as she seems indestructible with all the antics she's got up to. Also the youngest is going in for tooth extraction on Tuesday as his teeth have always been troublesome, but they're getting worse with age (he's the result of over-breeding, and possibly inbreeding, from a breeder.
I'm sorry for your loss, pics of said fluffy hooligans required please On the 9th we lost Abigail to the Rainbow Bridge. it was completely unexpected and extremely sudden and traumatic. She was quieter than normal that day, but was still eating and drinking and generally sunning herself. Later in the day our older girl chased her around the garden and Abi just went lethargic and was unresponsive - she didn't even attempt to run off when I picked her up.
I rushed her to the vets who didn't have a clue what was wrong. They gave her some antibiotics and the gut motility jab. We took her home and about 30 minutes after she had the jabs she started convulsing, it was just awful to watch and she died whilst we tried to make her comfortable, gently stroking her and letting her know how much she was loved etc.
She is the first one of our mob of 4 fluffy hooligans to pass away, and as she was only around 5 years old it was definitely a shock. I'm now constantly watching the other three like a hawk and I have started to realised that my oldest boy, Bill, who is 8 years old now is definitely starting to show the signs of old age as he much prefers to slowly potter around the garden and snooze for most of the day, whereas last year he would still charge around like a nutter.
The question now is whether I look at adopting a new bunny bring the group back to a foursome as my oldest boy and girl are now 8 and the my other lad is 5. I'm just worried about my youngest eventually being left alone I guess, although i'm still adamant nothing will kill my oldest girls off as she seems indestructible with all the antics she's got up to. Also the youngest is going in for tooth extraction on Tuesday as his teeth have always been troublesome, but they're getting worse with age (he's the result of over-breeding, and possibly inbreeding, from a breeder.
If you plan on keeping Rabbits for the foreseeable I would get another now but if you intend on making the group smaller maybe wait until you get another
Fluffsri: How is the patient?
Hi, sorry for the delay, I've been in Canada for 3 weeks. Pad's is all good thanks! My Mum has been house/rabbit sitting and had to give him antibiotics while we were away. We didn't want to leave but we had too. He seems to be back to normal and today was the first day back into normal routine and he was happy enough.
Found a scabby lump on his back 2 days after we arrived home. Took him to the vet and she wasn't sure what it was and to bathe it with salt water. Vik ran him to vet today as wasn't happy with first diagnosis. A different vet has took samples this time and has said cyst, tumour or Mixi. Apparently there are confirmed cases in domestic buns in our area. He doesn't go outside and has the Mixi jab so hope its not that.
Found a scabby lump on his back 2 days after we arrived home. Took him to the vet and she wasn't sure what it was and to bathe it with salt water. Vik ran him to vet today as wasn't happy with first diagnosis. A different vet has took samples this time and has said cyst, tumour or Mixi. Apparently there are confirmed cases in domestic buns in our area. He doesn't go outside and has the Mixi jab so hope its not that.
Edited by Fluffsri on Monday 10th July 15:18
Fluffsri said:
Nope, hes in to have it removed on Wednesday. Vet isnt going to fully knock him out due to his age. Fingers crossed all will be good.
I hope so as well. As long as they have him under enough so he isn't stressed by the procedure as that could be worse than a full ga for a bunny. Pads fell ill last night, off food, not dropping beanies and pee'd all over the carpet. I think the lightening spooked him as I'm sure this happened before. Vik wasn't convinced and stayed up with him till half 4. He seemed livelier to me this morning but Vik was not happy. He went to the vets for his op and they have turned the op off and kept in him in for obs and meds today. I'm still not convinced he is ill but better safe than sorry.
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