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Mouth breathing URGENT !!!!!!!!!!/ is improving

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bunnyrun

Mama Doe
Billy is not well at all tonight he keeps coughing and then having trouble to breathe, ive been in touch with the emergency vet and she said he needs pts:cry::cry: is their anything i can do to keep him more comfortable untill i see my vet tomorrow :cry::cry::cry:
 
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bunnyrun said:
Billy is not well at all tonight he keeps coughing and then having trouble to breathe, ive been in touch with the emergency vet and she said he needs pts:cry::cry: is their anything i can do to keep him more comfortable untill i see my vet tomorrow :cry::cry::cry:
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Oh poor Billy :cry:

Does he have a snotty nose ? If so can you try to clear the snot for him.
Putting him in a humid environment may help EG in the bathroom whilst running a very hot bath.
Without access to antibiotics/anti-inflammatories/possibly a steroid/oxygen there is not much else you can do 'first aid' wise.
I hope he will make it
 
if i take him to see this vet their will be one outcome only:cry::cry::cry: and i really dont want to give up on him :cry::cry:
will do the bathroom thing jane thankyou,

their is no discharge its because they,ve removed the abscess on his throat:cry::cry::cry::cry:
 
good luck... its not nice when our pets get ill. I did the bathroom thing with yoshi and it did clear the snot a bit... so breathing was better

i know you say there will only be one out come if you take him to the vet but firstly you can ask them to try something else or ask for a 2nd opinion.. [at the same time remember they are professionals] But also take into consideration I am sure from what i have read you love your pet.... and wouldn't want it to suffer... :cry::cry: It is a awful situation to be in and i am thinking of you... I am sure you will do all you can. You never know they may put him on oxegen or something it may be worth a phone call just to see....... and remember they can't make you do anything you don't want to [you have to sign a consent form]

Good luck and keep us posted x:love:
 
Poor billy :cry:

Since it's so soon after the operation how can the vet be sure he won't get better? I would be inclined to give him a bit more time, but I'm not a medical professional :?

I'm sure whatever you decide will be best for this poor little guy.
 
The vets can't pts without your consent and you can insist on treatment. When Smokey go a secondary infection, on top of his primary breathing problems, the vets gave oxygen, antibiotics and steriods and he pulled through.
 
This reminds me of my bridge bun Goofball. She was having mouth breathing the night before and then 8 hr. later, she passed away.

I would keep Billy's companion next to him, keep him company, keep the room warm, make sure they both stay indoor for the time being, if he likes certain bunny treat, give it to him because I believe you've done the best you can for Billy.
 
after a sleepless night billy is still with us this morning, at the moment he is calm and is eating, we,re off to see my vet this morning will update you all when i get back:(
 
bunnyrun said:
after a sleepless night billy is still with us this morning, at the moment he is calm and is eating, we,re off to see my vet this morning will update you all when i get back:(
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Good luck

Its great news that he is eating. Maybe he has some severe inflammation in his respiratory tract as a result of the op' So a high dose of anti-inflammatories and abx may get him through this crisis.

Sending vibes for the brave Billy Bunster :love:
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Its great news that he is eating. Maybe he has some severe inflammation in his respiratory tract as a result of the op' So a high dose of anti-inflammatories and abx may get him through this crisis.
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I really hope he pull thru. Usually if a bun is eating, that's a great sign. Although this contradict w/ mouth breathing, which is a sign of serious illness

Sending lots of lots of healthy healing vibes to the little furball.
 
Happy Hopping said:
I really hope he pull thru. Usually if a bun is eating, that's a great sign. Although this contradict w/ mouth breathing, which is a sign of serious illness

Sending lots of lots of healthy healing vibes to the little furball.
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Nessa was mouth breathing for 10 days when she arrived her but with lots of antibiotics and anti inflammatories she pulled through :)
 
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