Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
I realised last week that Shadow felt thin and he's lost a heck of a lot of weight. When he was weighed the day after I took him on (14 weeks ago) he was 3kg, his ideal weight would be about 2.5/2.6kg. He was 2kg yesterday :shock:
He had his teeth carefully examined under sedation. I was convinced he was eating well but everything has to be checked especially as he is known to have terrible teeth. Ruth confirmed his teeth are not the culprit.
He had 2 x-rays which suggests his kidneys are not the problem, no doubt ruled out a host of other suspects as well. FHB will be reviewing the x-rays next week on her return from hols. There 'might be something' on the x-rays but needs the expert's eye to check. The x-ray showed he had a full stomach, kind of confirmed he's eating well.
Bloods have been sent to the lab and I have an appointment next Thursday to find out what the results are and where we go from here.
He was eating well at the vets and polished off all the food they gave him within minutes (assisted by his loyal brother!). I am sure Shadow is getting his 50% of the food. There is possibly some motabilism problem where he isn't getting the nutrients from his food.... Could be EC. I'll update as and when there's anything to update.
I was advised to keep him a little warmer than usual last night after his sedation so he stayed in the room Elijah and Erin would usually occupy - Shadow and Binky definitely are enjoying their spell as houserabbits - the begging opportunities are grand indoors
He had his teeth carefully examined under sedation. I was convinced he was eating well but everything has to be checked especially as he is known to have terrible teeth. Ruth confirmed his teeth are not the culprit.
He had 2 x-rays which suggests his kidneys are not the problem, no doubt ruled out a host of other suspects as well. FHB will be reviewing the x-rays next week on her return from hols. There 'might be something' on the x-rays but needs the expert's eye to check. The x-ray showed he had a full stomach, kind of confirmed he's eating well.
Bloods have been sent to the lab and I have an appointment next Thursday to find out what the results are and where we go from here.
He was eating well at the vets and polished off all the food they gave him within minutes (assisted by his loyal brother!). I am sure Shadow is getting his 50% of the food. There is possibly some motabilism problem where he isn't getting the nutrients from his food.... Could be EC. I'll update as and when there's anything to update.
I was advised to keep him a little warmer than usual last night after his sedation so he stayed in the room Elijah and Erin would usually occupy - Shadow and Binky definitely are enjoying their spell as houserabbits - the begging opportunities are grand indoors
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