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Nelson - super skinny giant with canker [DISTRESSING PICS]

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Mama Doe
Rabbit Residence took in a Giant Papillion cross a week ago, not that you can tell that from him at the moment. He has been named Nelson (after Mandela) and is slowly beginning to gain weight.
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He came in to the rescue after his original "owners" took him to a vet (far later than they should have done!), the vet took one look and demanded he be signed over. Sadly as he was signed over willingly the RSPCA will not pursue a cruelty charge.

He came in weighing just 3.7kg. His goal is about 6kg. As of today he's up to 4.26kg, proof his skinnyness is pure neglect and nothing more! His teeth are surprisingly fine and an ivomec injection has been working wonders on the canker. It appears that he has already been neutered which is something, his back teeth are fine, but he even had canker sores in between his toes and a small external abscess on his lip, possibly from a rat bite. The abscess will be dealt with tomorrow at the vets.

Here's some more photos of the state he was in when he came in:
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More pictures as he improves!
 
Oh my goodness :cry: The poor lad. The state of him is absolutely shocking. :cry:

I'm really looking forward to seeing pics of him as he improves and recovers from this dreadful neglect.
 
Oh poor boy :cry: Glad he's safe now. Hope his abscess can be treated and he makes a full recovery. Sending lots of vibes for Nelson xx
 
OMG! poor bun, best wishes and love to him
:censored: to the owners- just relieved that they did take him to the vets- eventually.
 
Oh the poor darling.:(:( Thank goodness that Nelson is now getting the medical care he needs so much and no doubt plenty of love and attention.


I hope Nelson makes a full recovery and can get the opportunity to appreciate how a bunny should be properly cared for.:love::love:
 
Omg :cry: I cannot believe anyone could let him get into that state it's just :censored::evil: it's literally made me cry seeing him like that. I hope he recovers soon with some love and attention, he looks such a lovely boy. Sending him gentle nose rubs xx
 
He must be in ago much pain, Floppy had mites and his ears were a tenth as bad as that and he was miserable. :cry::cry::cry:
 
Good Lord...that is horrific :shock: :cry:
Poor Nelson. Sending vibes for him and thank God you have him now so he can heal and know love. xxxx
 
Ohhh Poor Bun! I hope he'll get better!

I really don't understand why its okay to just sign them over and that's it! :(
I see this on animal cops all the time (love watching the show).
I hope these people get punished in life
 
I saw the photos on facebook, I didn't realize he was suppose to be a giant. How is he getting on now?
 
I saw the photos on facebook, I didn't realize he was suppose to be a giant. How is he getting on now?

So far as I know he's slowly putting on weight, which is a very good thing! Think he was meant to be getting that abscess seen to today.
 
How someone can let him get in that state is truly horrific. I'm in tears. I'm so angry they can't be prosecuted.

So glad he is getting the care he needs now and look forward to updates :)

Lots of fuss him!

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I don't dare to look at the pictures (thank for putting the warning on !) - just want to add my vibes to Nelson to get big and strong and healthy.
 
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