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bunny who,s had a stroke, urgent..../ very poorly today
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Hopper
Mama Doe
what did the vet suggest?
Not had a rabbit have stroke but have rats. Normaly depending how bad it is I syringe mushy food and fluids. not sure bout mushy foods with rabbits though. Sometimes they pick up and sometimes they dont
Again, thats with rats, not sure with buns. Sorry not much help. Hope bun gets better soon xx
Not had a rabbit have stroke but have rats. Normaly depending how bad it is I syringe mushy food and fluids. not sure bout mushy foods with rabbits though. Sometimes they pick up and sometimes they dont
Again, thats with rats, not sure with buns. Sorry not much help. Hope bun gets better soon xx
biscuitblossom
Warren Veteran
Wheres Jacks jane???
Strokes are not uncommon in buns We have had quite a few
The first 48 hours are critical, as in humans - if they have another stroke in that time they usually pass away
Signs are very difficult - they can loose their balance, get head tilt, loose eyesight and co-ordination - have difficulty eating, have difficulty passing poops and peeing
Rest and quiet and also subdued light are all good for them - they have to be watched carefully - put them in surroundings that are soft and warm and also quiet.
Usually they have a steriod injection to help the inflammation - this also helps with any pain - fluids are very important as they can dehydrate quickly. Tempting them to eat is also crucial - but you will find that a lot of stroke buns do eat plenty anyway.
Am sending all the vibes that I can to the poorly bunny - I really hope that bun does survive and goes on to live a longer and happier life
We have had quite a few The first 48 hours are critical, as in humans - if they have another stroke in that time they usually pass away
Signs are very difficult - they can loose their balance, get head tilt, loose eyesight and co-ordination - have difficulty eating, have difficulty passing poops and peeing
Rest and quiet and also subdued light are all good for them - they have to be watched carefully - put them in surroundings that are soft and warm and also quiet.
Usually they have a steriod injection to help the inflammation - this also helps with any pain - fluids are very important as they can dehydrate quickly. Tempting them to eat is also crucial - but you will find that a lot of stroke buns do eat plenty anyway.
Am sending all the vibes that I can to the poorly bunny - I really hope that bun does survive and goes on to live a longer and happier life
Fairy13
Wise Old Thumper
Dr Finlay of Jack's Jane has had a stroke a while ago and again more recently. This is the fist thread http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=142498&highlight=finlay
if you do a forum search under dr finlay it will bring up the other too.
I dont know if you have a read through that it will shed any light or give any treatment suggestions?
Best of luck x x
if you do a forum search under dr finlay it will bring up the other too.
I dont know if you have a read through that it will shed any light or give any treatment suggestions?
Best of luck x x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Symptoms can include :-
Sudden collapse/unconsciousness or 'stumbling about'
Horizontal nystagmus ( eyes flicking from side-to-side )
Headtilt
Loss of use of limbs
Loss of bladder control
Loss of vision
Treatment :-
IV fluids
Heatpad/Heatlamp
Steroid by IM injection
Antibiotic by subcutaneous injection to cover for latent bacterial infection
Fenbendazole ( if Bun can swallow) to cover for EC involvement
Supportive feeding (if Bun can swallow)
Metoclopromide by subcutaneous injection if GI motility effected
The above treatment needs to be given straight away and intensive supportive care is often needed for some time. A second CVA is common within 48 hours of the first one and sadly the second one is often fatal
If Bun survives the critical period then rehabilitation should include physiotherapy several times a day plus encouraging 'normal' behaviour to enable the damaged brain to 'reprogramme' as much as possible. The medication mentioned above is likely to be required for some time too.
I hope the Giant can recover.
Sudden collapse/unconsciousness or 'stumbling about'
Horizontal nystagmus ( eyes flicking from side-to-side )
Headtilt
Loss of use of limbs
Loss of bladder control
Loss of vision
Treatment :-
IV fluids
Heatpad/Heatlamp
Steroid by IM injection
Antibiotic by subcutaneous injection to cover for latent bacterial infection
Fenbendazole ( if Bun can swallow) to cover for EC involvement
Supportive feeding (if Bun can swallow)
Metoclopromide by subcutaneous injection if GI motility effected
The above treatment needs to be given straight away and intensive supportive care is often needed for some time. A second CVA is common within 48 hours of the first one and sadly the second one is often fatal
If Bun survives the critical period then rehabilitation should include physiotherapy several times a day plus encouraging 'normal' behaviour to enable the damaged brain to 'reprogramme' as much as possible. The medication mentioned above is likely to be required for some time too.
I hope the Giant can recover.
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Happy Hopping
Wise Old Thumper
I would keep your bun indoor on a nicely padded area, say a thick blanket + pillows. In that region, put some green, hays, pellet and water near him as he may not be able to reach the food.
Check the amt. of food and water. If he didn't eat/drink, gently handfeed the food in syringe. I recommend baby food or raspberry or blackberry in pulp, mix w/ seed head or hay stem (cut in small pieces).
Check the amt. of food and water. If he didn't eat/drink, gently handfeed the food in syringe. I recommend baby food or raspberry or blackberry in pulp, mix w/ seed head or hay stem (cut in small pieces).
murphy is very poorly this morning, his head is completely to one side, he,s refused all food but i am managing to syringe feed him little and often he,s indoors in a big dogcrate on a bed of towels and hasnt moved all night, this bunny is so special to me im so worried we,re going to lose him,my vets are on about doing xrays this morning to make sure he hasnt dislocated his shoulder because on examination yesterday he said this was a possibility but he does strongly suspect a stroke:? and by looking at the symptoms given by other members i think thats whats happened,i feel so helpless
he,s indoors in a big dogcrate on a bed of towels and hasnt moved all night, this bunny is so special to me im so worried we,re going to lose him,my vets are on about doing xrays this morning to make sure he hasnt dislocated his shoulder because on examination yesterday he said this was a possibility but he does strongly suspect a stroke:? and by looking at the symptoms given by other members i think thats whats happened,i feel so helplessJack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
murphy is very poorly this morning, his head is completely to one side, he,s refused all food but i am managing to syringe feed him little and often
Did the Vet administer any treatment at all :?
I do hope he can be helped
Fairy13
Wise Old Thumper
thinking of Murphy, i hope something can be done. Maybe make a list of the possible treatments mentioned here to ask your vet about?
I've printed out articles from here before about a sick bunny of mine and my vet did find them helpful.
Fingers crossed for imrpovement x x x
I've printed out articles from here before about a sick bunny of mine and my vet did find them helpful.
Fingers crossed for imrpovement x x x
Nethie Lover
Young Bun
How's Murphy doing?
