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Back to the vet tomorrow!

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ElsasMummy

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Taking bunny back to the vet tomorrow and am going to make sure she has a thorough exam and I come away with some sort of diagnosis!
Elsa is 8 years old and her symptoms are...

Generally appearing lethargic (although she has slowed over the years anyway)
Constantly looking like she's chewing (accompanied with a wet sound?)
Being quite picky with her eating and only drinking from a bowl (she also makes wet noises and looks uncomfortable after eating, has even sort of wretched a few times!)
Scratching her face a lot
Occasional hunching and tooth grinding
And of course the sneezing and runny nose that hasn't cleared up with a ten day course of Baytril

Basically she's not a very well bunny! Does anyone have any suggestions or perhaps an idea of what to make sure the vet checks (dental? bloods? x rays?) Would really appreciate opinions as I'm not 100% confident in my vet's experience with rabbits but I can't travel to a different one :(
 
I would guess that she needs a dental and that she has some dental spurrs causing her some pain in her mouth. However, I am not a vet and that is only a guess. ;)

I would make sure the vet does a thorough examination of her (and her mouth) to find out what the problem is. I know some vets worry about causing too much stress for the bunny when checking their back teeth. In my opinion, 2 minutes stress is better than weeks of pain.

Good luck. :)
 
Thank you, yes I agree, her syptoms are seeming more and more dental-ish! And the last dental check I had (2 weeks ago) Was definitely not thorough so we shall see what this new vet says.

I just want her to perk up desperately! I can't stand watching her in discomfort!
 
Cliff's on holiday this week :'(

Am seeing an alternative vet but I will make sure that they give a thorough dental exam.

I feel like I'm going around in circles, if I had a car I'd go to a specialist but with no car and on a student budget it's just impossible :(

Vibes for my poorly old bunny please xx
 
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