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eric - help please u/d been to vets

poppymoon

poppymoon

Wise Old Thumper
he was fine earlier but has left his tea. not even touched his pellets - and refused a crunchie:(

i've managed to get some metacam into him - how long does that take to kick in?

this happened on saturday too as i'd been out on friday night. today i was out from 11am til 4.30pm. as i said, he was fine before tea but since 6.30 he's been lying down etc.

i'm hoping he'll pick up as i have no faith at all in my emergency vet but obviously, if needs be, i will be over there.

help please.
 
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I don't know about the metacam, but am sending lots of vibes for your little man. Get nomming Eric. :love:
 
i got excited cos he hopped into his tray buy he's just lying there now:( just been told that first thing this morning he seemed to be having trouble with his nose.....:shock:? great time to tell me:evil: he hasn't been sneezing or constantly grooming at all in my presence so god knows whats going on.

i wish my real vet was still open:cry:
 
Oh no poor Eric, not again :( He really does NOT like it when you go out does he? :shock:
I *think* metacam takes a couple of hours to have full effect.
Have you tried tummy massages and syringing him some cooled boiled water. Might help soothe his tummy abit.
Loads and loads of vibes xxxxxxxxxx
 
in all honesty gemma, its getting to the stage where i'm scared to go out. today i was out only during his sleepy time and he was normal when i got back.

before i brought his tea in, he was sniffing at his dish as if waiting for it.

how can this happen?

eta, i felt his tum but it felt ok. now he looks like he's straining to 'go':?
 
if only we could tell for sure what causes it :(

Holly took longer to respond to metacam than Alvin because she refused water and gripe water!! so if you can get water and gripe water into him as well as chasing about he should perk up.. this one is probably connected to the one that just happened but if your still worried tomorrow when your proper vet is open get them to check him over, i do this with alvin now.. wait till ive got him eating then go to the vets for a once over xxx
 
he will be going to my real vet tomorrow - i've just found the emergency number out too though.

with eric its the risk of stressing him by taking him or how long do i wait at home for him to eat - or not to eat?
 
poppymoon said:
in all honesty gemma, its getting to the stage where i'm scared to go out. today i was out only during his sleepy time and he was normal when i got back.

before i brought his tea in, he was sniffing at his dish as if waiting for it.

how can this happen?

eta, i felt his tum but it felt ok. now he looks like he's straining to 'go':?
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Hmm could the straining be a sign of a UTI, like cystitis? Has he had anything like that before?
Id definatly try and get some water down him if you can and obviously keep tempting him with noms, keep him moving etc.
What was wrong with his nose btw?? X
 
I have no advice more than has already been offered, just wanted to send vibes. I think you will know if it seems more serious rather than just out of sorts. I really hope he picks up soon.
 
Oh Poor Eric. Come on gorgeous boy - eat some pellets xx
I would also try and syringe some water into him if you can. And encourage him to run around.
Lots of tummy rubs, but to be honest, if the metacam hasn't worked soon, I would get him to the vets. It usually works in about an hour with mine.
What a worry for you - I have been there a few times myself and I feel for you
 
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phoned emergency vet....
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good i've given him metacam as it can't do him any harm.
need to syringe feed him baby food or pureed carrots.
rabbits need to eat.
they can get bloat.
lie him on a hot water bottle.
if he becomes listless bring him in or bring him in anyway to be checked or see your vet soon.

errrrr, thanks.

eric doesn't eat carrots. i don't have a baby. i do have a sachet of recovery food so i've just managed to squirt a couple of ml in him/on him which he's cleaned off. got the water at the ready too but its stressed him out syringing him twice tonight already.

i've blocked off his difficult to access (for me) hidey holes and laid the futon out as i fear we're in for a long night.......

he has done one poo. normal size.
 
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Jack's-Jane said:
Could be that his cecum has become impacted. Is he drinking ?
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he's hopping about now - more out of temper i think - so i think the metacam has kicked in.

how quickly can an impaction build? this morning's poops were lovely, as was his appetite.
 
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