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Any ideas about what is wrong with Frankie?

Mrs. Bunnykins

Mrs. Bunnykins

Wise Old Thumper
This is the second time this has happened to Frankie.

The first time was on Christmas day.

Yesterday he was off his food but still drinking water. He had a trip to the vets during the day. baytril, metacam and metoclopromide administered.

This morning he seemed even worse. Very still. I gently picked him up to check his tummy etc. He then had some sort of seizure. He stretched out his entire body, became very stiff for a few seconds, let out a little scream and then back to normal posture.

In the past couple of hours he has just started eating and drinking again. Through all of this I have been syringe feeding him.

Exactly the same symptoms and length of time of being poorly.

The vet could not find anything wrong with him yesterday and on the previous occasion.

He is getting brighter by the hour. Thank goodness.

Estelle is her usual happy and healthy little self.

Any ideas as to what Frankie's problem could be?
 
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Bladder/Kidney Stones ?

The intense pain occurring as one passes through the ureter/urethra

Any diagnostics run ?

What are his poos and wees like ?
 
Oh my goodness, I really think you'll need to see a vet. Any rabbit who screams is in extream pain. I do hope all will be well, try and get to a vet asap. Let us know how you get on, sending vibes to you
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Bladder/Kidney Stones ?

The intense pain occurring as one passes through the ureter/urethra

Any diagnostics run ?

What are his poos and wees like ?
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His wee is rather pale in colour but no doubt that could be because he hasn't had as much to eat and drink as per usual.

His poos were a little on the small side, but he has just passed a pile of quite odd shaped ones. I have had a close look at the largest one and it is mainly composed of fur. He is starting to moult quite heavily. I wonder whether this was/is the problem.

He is a brilliant little hay eater and has a really good diet.

There was no sign of discomfort yesterday or today when both the vet and myself had a feel of his abdomen.

He's now sat in his litter tray chomping on hay as if nothing has happened.

Previously when he had screamed in pain I speedily took him to the vet where he stayed for 24 hours. Nothing could be found to be wrong with him. Back to normal the next day.
 
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I think you need to get this worked up. Xrays and blood tests are a good start. Appropriate pain relief is also essential.
Goodluck
 
Poor bun. Sounds to my very untrained ear that it could have been the pain of the fur passing through. Maybe a gas build up aswell.

I hope he keeps improving :wave:
 
This is awful but I'm glad he's on the mend and will keep sending good vibes.

As already suggested an X-Ray and bloodwork would be a good idea.

If he is moulting a lot, it is perhaps worth geting a metal comb and brushing through his fur on a regular basis
 
Thank you for all your your replies.

Frankie has passed some 'necklace' type poos. Alot of fur involved. I get the feeling that this was the problem.

Today Frankie is back to his happy little normal self. Binkying around the garden, nomming well and playing with Princess Plumptious................Estelle!!!:thumb::thumb:

Extra grooming by me is needed!
 
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