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Mild sedation
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Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Artie had a sedation for having his bladder expressed. He didn't have tummy issues exactly but he was so out of it I had to remind him to eat, he could easily have ended up with tummy issues if I hadn't been reminding him to eat all the time. He was a lot more sleepy than I expected, just like after GA when he came home.
rachylou
Warren Veteran
pearl never ever had tummy issues, just the heart problem
Poor little girl.Do you think it would be safer to do a mild sedation rather than a full GA for Jims? So he could have the xrays and teeth check.
prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
Do you think it would be safer to do a mild sedation rather than a full GA for Jims? So he could have the xrays and teeth check.
You will need to discuss this with your vet. GA's can be given light or heavy in any instance whatever is suitable for the procedure. I suspect a GA will be necessary in order to correctly position Jimby to get a clear Xray that is easy to interpret, that is all I am saying. It may not be the case at all, your vet may feel they can do it under a lighter sedation. You will need to discuss with them.
prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
I agree, they have to really position the head properly to get the right shots.
I really don't think you should worry about it upsetting his tummy too much. Nino was bloating and getting stasis SO recurrently and was on daily metclopramide at the same time he had his Xrays under GA and he was absolutely fine.
With proper care from your veterinary team and a nice big fluid bolus as part of the procedure, and any necessary drugs, i'm sure Jimby can come through it fine too. I took along Nino and Poppy's litter tray stuffed with hay and lots of leaves/veggies (to go in the clinic's fridge) and so they had everything they needed for their admission. My vet was very kind and gave my buns the isolation room away from the dogs and cats as it was not in use which meant they had a nice big dog cage! I even took their vet bed and blanket :lol: and my vet laid it all out for them. When I rang to see how he was doing he was apparently wide awake sat munching hay in his tray I'm sure Jimby will be fine, most vets are very quick with GA's and Xrays these days and he won't be under for long. Just use a vet you feel you can really trust. x
rachylou
Warren Veteran
I agree, they have to really position the head properly to get the right shots.
I really don't think you should worry about it upsetting his tummy too much. Nino was bloating and getting stasis SO recurrently and was on daily metclopramide at the same time he had his Xrays under GA and he was absolutely fine.
What if he dies on the table?!
:shock:What if he dies on the table?!
best way for them to go i think.. not great for us ofcourse, but it was the way my cat went and it werent half as bad as taking a Pearl to be PTS
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
He's far more 'at risk' from repeated episodes of stasis than from a GA.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
IMO getting to the bottom of why he keeps going into stasis is vital.
Otherwise he will keep suffering again and again
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
If he were my Rabbit I would want my Vet to carry out diagnostics as without them I'd never know.
Yes, stress can reduce gut motility, but I would not be happy to just assume that was the cause without investigating other possibilities.
how is his eating now? maybe try the blood tests first then move onto xrays if they dont give any answers?
if alvin has anymore stasis after this diet overhaul ill be requesting full body xrays and if he dies on the table atleast the suffering of stasis will be over for him.
id much rather lose a pet doing the right thing for my pet than not, but thats just me. id feel more guilty losing a pet knowing i could of done something but didnt
i think your vet will be able to reassure you how safe GA actually is hun
if alvin has anymore stasis after this diet overhaul ill be requesting full body xrays and if he dies on the table atleast the suffering of stasis will be over for him.
id much rather lose a pet doing the right thing for my pet than not, but thats just me. id feel more guilty losing a pet knowing i could of done something but didnt
i think your vet will be able to reassure you how safe GA actually is hun
rachylou
Warren Veteran
I was a nervous wreck when he was put under for his neuter and we had only had him 2 weeks at that time! I fell for him I second I saw him.
I do not want to CAUSE a bigger problem than there is by doing something that could make a problem- if that makes any scense. :roll:
I do not want to CAUSE a bigger problem than there is by doing something that could make a problem- if that makes any scense. :roll:
aww i dont think bunnies are good pets for us stress heads.
if hes stasis prone like Alvin i very much doubt theres anything that could make it worse than stasis every 45 days (or 11 as weve had too).
i will do anything to stop it happening and weve only done half the tests that can be done. im quite head in the sand and ive avoided tests for 3 years pretty much but the last two episodes lasted two weeks and it almost killed me on top of pearls illness and i think pearls illness is the reason i wont delay again ever. i want to know why and that involves further tests when the time no doubt comes
go with what your vet thinks hun, no point torturing yourself on something that may never happen. but in a few years time youll probably be at the point i am right now and the fear of more stasis will far outweigh the fear of the tests.
if hes oks now maybe wait and see how he does, but only you and your vet know really... us posting can only go on our own experiences and i have admittedly put off the tests myself prefering not to know so i totally understand why you dont want to go there yet :wave::wave:
if hes stasis prone like Alvin i very much doubt theres anything that could make it worse than stasis every 45 days (or 11 as weve had too
).i will do anything to stop it happening and weve only done half the tests that can be done. im quite head in the sand and ive avoided tests for 3 years pretty much but the last two episodes lasted two weeks and it almost killed me on top of pearls illness and i think pearls illness is the reason i wont delay again ever. i want to know why and that involves further tests when the time no doubt comes
go with what your vet thinks hun, no point torturing yourself on something that may never happen. but in a few years time youll probably be at the point i am right now and the fear of more stasis will far outweigh the fear of the tests.
if hes oks now maybe wait and see how he does, but only you and your vet know really... us posting can only go on our own experiences and i have admittedly put off the tests myself prefering not to know so i totally understand why you dont want to go there yet :wave::wave:
