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emergency- please help! poorly bunny

jenzel5

jenzel5

Mama Doe
There's a bunny in at work (vets) who has come in. It was found collapsed but was fine this morning. Eating and drinking normal and everything else was fine too. It came in and couldn't suport itself. We have given it fluids and it is in the oxygen bag. What could this be and what else can we do to help it? I'm on my dinner and going back within the hour so your suggestions would be helpful. It started hopping around a little before i left which is hopefully a good sign.
 
jenzel5 said:
There's a bunny in at work (vets) who has come in. It was found collapsed but was fine this morning. Eating and drinking normal and everything else was fine too. It came in and couldn't suport itself. We have given it fluids and it is in the oxygen bag. What could this be and what else can we do to help it? I'm on my dinner and going back within the hour so your suggestions would be helpful. It started hopping around a little before i left which is hopefully a good sign.
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I am so worried! I thought vets knew EVERYTHING !!!!:shock:
 
jenzel5 said:
There's a bunny in at work (vets) who has come in. It was found collapsed but was fine this morning. Eating and drinking normal and everything else was fine too. It came in and couldn't suport itself. We have given it fluids and it is in the oxygen bag. What could this be and what else can we do to help it? I'm on my dinner and going back within the hour so your suggestions would be helpful. It started hopping around a little before i left which is hopefully a good sign.
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'Floppy Rabbit Syndrome'

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=...2Z6N4hp&sig=ueyQf4cpjyHPT_7LYmWJyJE2-x8&hl=en

Encephalitizoon Cuniculi

http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/ecuniculi.htm


Janex
 
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the vets were looking in to it when i left so they might know when i get back but i just wanted some suggestions just in case. and also, vets don't know everything. They know a lot but there are some things that just don't make sense in some cases although hopefully not in this case. i just thought that people know a lot on here as they have witnessed many cases themselves so might have some suggestions.
 
jenzel5 said:
the vets were looking in to it when i left so they might know when i get back but i just wanted some suggestions just in case. and also, vets don't know everything. They know a lot but there are some things that just don't make sense in some cases although hopefully not in this case. i just thought that people know a lot on here as they have witnessed many cases themselves so might have some suggestions.
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:wave:

And you were right to do so. I just had a panic moment as I usually tend to pretend that if anything goes wrong the vet will fix it. I know, I am in denial living in the fluffy clouds.:roll:

I hope the bunny gets better soon :)
 
Are you sure that the owners have told you the truth? When I was working in a vets we had a similar thing where a rabbit had 'just collapsed'.. turns out it [and its sibling which hadn't yet collapsed] had not been fed or watered for god knows how long :evil: I thought it was going to die but after having fluids and gut stimulant it perked right up :) Needless to say the RSPCA was called and the buns taken away..

[I am being cynical of course, I just don't trust people to tell the truth! :?]
 
A toxin of some kind causing complete shock to the system??? Could it have eaten something like spring bulbs or got hold of some medicines it shouldn't have?
 
carmen said:
I am so worried! I thought vets knew EVERYTHING !!!!:shock:
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they don't cover rabbit medicine much at vet college - they need to do extra courses after qualifying, and a lot of vets aren't interested, which is why it's important to find a vet that's a rabbit specialist :)
 
elve said:
they don't cover rabbit medicine much at vet college - they need to do extra courses after qualifying, and a lot of vets aren't interested, which is why it's important to find a vet that's a rabbit specialist :)
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Can you ask a vet if they are rabbit specialist? I would be afraid that they get upset cos you don't trust them.

Our vet is really nice and they all like Hugo when we go around. When we went for de-worming she said that they just got medicine for de-worming rabbits as they didn't bother with them before.
 
carmen said:
Can you ask a vet if they are rabbit specialist? I would be afraid that they get upset cos you don't trust them.

Our vet is really nice and they all like Hugo when we go around. When we went for de-worming she said that they just got medicine for de-worming rabbits as they didn't bother with them before.
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Unfortunately a lot of them will lie and say 'of course I know about [insert animal here] I'm A VET' :roll:
 
Hello. The bunny is looking much better now. It is hopping now athough still a bit quiet. We thought it might be E C so has had worming treatment and even had a bit of baby food. I'm sending it get well vibes. Hopefully it will be fine now.:D:D:D My heart aches when a poorly bunny comes in.
 
jenzel5 said:
Hello. The bunny is looking much better now. It is hopping now athough still a bit quiet. We thought it might be E C so has had worming treatment and even had a bit of baby food. I'm sending it get well vibes. Hopefully it will be fine now.:D:D:D My heart aches when a poorly bunny comes in.
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Glad the Bun is responding to treatment :D

Janex
 
carmen said:
Can you ask a vet if they are rabbit specialist? I would be afraid that they get upset cos you don't trust them.

Our vet is really nice and they all like Hugo when we go around. When we went for de-worming she said that they just got medicine for de-worming rabbits as they didn't bother with them before.
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sorry to go off topic :wave: but yes of course you can ask a vet if they have updated their skills with small animals - all the vets at my practise go to annual conferences on small animal care - and I know this because I asked them (they used to dread me coming in I had a list of questions every time :lol:) - don't forget, you are paying them! your bunny's life depends on you asking the right questions, so don't be shy - see this questionaire http://www.mybunny.org/info/vet_questionnaire.htm
 
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