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Benni's not himself, worried :(

EBM

EBM

Mama Doe
Benni's got a vet appointment in just under an hour, but just wondered if anyone on here could send some advice/vibes.
We were on holiday last week and the bunnies boarded while we were away, they came home on Friday. Benni gets quite stressed when traveling so when he wasn't quite himself when we got home I thought he just still needed a while to settle back down. Yesterday he wasn't very interested in food, would eat a small bit then go back to flop in the litter tray or sit quietly in the corner. When they had their pellets he ate one bit then went away again :( not like him at all.
I couldn't really tell if he was pooing as they both use the same litter tray so I separated them for a couple of hours and they only poo he did was a smelly one that should normally be eaten kind. I hope he'll be ok, I'm worried as I go back to work this afternoon too so won't be around :?
 
Poor bun sounds like he could have tummy issues, could they have fed him something he's not used to at the boarding place? Has he ever had problems with his teeth?

Sending loads of vibes for him xxxxxx
 
Gemmapookie said:
Poor bun sounds like he could have tummy issues, could they have fed him something he's not used to at the boarding place? Has he ever had problems with his teeth?

Sending loads of vibes for him xxxxxx
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Thank you, setting off now. Not that I know of, they said just SS pellets (which hes used to) small bit of veg, and hay redigrass. All of which he has at home.
 
thank you, he had an emeprid injection and has SS recovery food - which has been messy so far but he is taking a little. He's going back to the vets tomorrow morning
 
been back to vets this morning, saw a different vet who I preferred. Benni's had pain meds and another injection to get his gut moving.
Got about 10mls of recovery food down him when we got home, I've separated the buns (they can still see eachother) to see if he poos.
He's going back in again tomorrow, but if he's not better they are going to admit him, she said if I'm worried today I can take him back in. Have to go to work again this afternoon though :( fingers crossed
 
hes very quiet now, lying in his litter tray with eyes closed. I've tried to give him more food but when i squirt in into the side of his mouth he wont lick it up now. maybe I should call the vets again, he might need to be admitted earlier? :cry:
 
EBmaskell said:
hes very quiet now, lying in his litter tray with eyes closed. I've tried to give him more food but when i squirt in into the side of his mouth he wont lick it up now. maybe I should call the vets again, he might need to be admitted earlier? :cry:
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What pain relief did he have ?

If it was an opiate eg Vetergesic that will make him very drowsy.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
What pain relief did he have ?

If it was an opiate eg Vetergesic that will make him very drowsy.
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yes it was vetergesic, I will keep a close eye on him and make a decision soon. He's done a couple of tiny hard poos but that is all so far.
Thank you for your help
 
EBmaskell said:
yes it was vetergesic, I will keep a close eye on him and make a decision soon. He's done a couple of tiny hard poos but that is all so far.
Thank you for your help
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The sedating effects of Vetergesic should wear off after about 4 hours. Maybe a bit longer especially in older or overweight Rabbits.

I do wish Vets would inform clients about the sedating effect of opiates :?
 
Had a long chat on the phone to Caroline at rabbit residence, she was so so helpful.
Just had the best text ever from my OH saying that Benni has been eating dandelions :)
 
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