Schtoffen
Mama Doe
Hi Guys,
Just need to vent a bit and thought I'd move it away from the health forum as there's no real update. I know this just sounds like a massive whinge but I can't believe, or maybe I'd forgotten as it's been a while since I owned a pet, how painful it is watching them cope with illness. Or not cope in Big's case.
Fact is he's had pneumonia since the beginning of December. None of the treatments have made any difference although with-holding meds (when he had an upset tummy last week) has resulted in his condition worsening over the past few days, so I suppose they're at least keeping him stable. He's been back on full meds for two days. My vet has a couple more ideas but I'm losing hope to be honest.
I feel like there's a lead weight around my neck the whole time. I constantly have a headache and any cheerfulness in my day evaporates when I get home and see him and remember that he's sick. I can't check my bank balance because I'm actually scared to look as he's cost me so much. I'm almost totally ignoring my other bunny at the moment because he's taking up all my attention. I feel completely miserable and exhausted so god knows how poor Big is feeling.
He's such a trouper, but I do know how much more to put him through, or if my motivations are right. It's not totally hopeless yet but I just can't see him getting better. Every time I think about loosing him I start crying like a child.
I can't believe just how much I love this ball of fur.
Blergh Sorry to moan.
Also, I can't thank you guys enough for your interest in Big and your helpful suggestions, especially Jane. Thanks so much guys, it really helps me (and Big). x
Just need to vent a bit and thought I'd move it away from the health forum as there's no real update. I know this just sounds like a massive whinge but I can't believe, or maybe I'd forgotten as it's been a while since I owned a pet, how painful it is watching them cope with illness. Or not cope in Big's case.
Fact is he's had pneumonia since the beginning of December. None of the treatments have made any difference although with-holding meds (when he had an upset tummy last week) has resulted in his condition worsening over the past few days, so I suppose they're at least keeping him stable. He's been back on full meds for two days. My vet has a couple more ideas but I'm losing hope to be honest.
I feel like there's a lead weight around my neck the whole time. I constantly have a headache and any cheerfulness in my day evaporates when I get home and see him and remember that he's sick. I can't check my bank balance because I'm actually scared to look as he's cost me so much. I'm almost totally ignoring my other bunny at the moment because he's taking up all my attention. I feel completely miserable and exhausted so god knows how poor Big is feeling.
He's such a trouper, but I do know how much more to put him through, or if my motivations are right. It's not totally hopeless yet but I just can't see him getting better. Every time I think about loosing him I start crying like a child.
I can't believe just how much I love this ball of fur.
Blergh Sorry to moan.
Also, I can't thank you guys enough for your interest in Big and your helpful suggestions, especially Jane. Thanks so much guys, it really helps me (and Big). x