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Is my bunny going to die?

Amylou1985

Amylou1985

Young Bun
I have had to take my poor mini lop into the vets this morning. His brother passed away suddenly a couple of months ago and myself and my son were devastated but I hate to say it Beethoven has been a happier and more loving bunny since.
We woke up this morning and he was lethargic and floppy so I rushed him to the vets. They have said that he is under weight (dispite having a healthy appetite) and cold. They have admitted him for the day. I am terrified he is going to die. THey have told me not to get my hopes up. I spoke to them an hour ago and they have said his temp has come up slightly but he wont eat.

I am wondering if anyone has any advise or who may have had the same thing happen? I think want I'm hoping is someone will tell me it will all be ok (I know this probably isn't realistic)

xxx
 
I don't know enough either.

All you can do is what you have done, put him in the hands of professionals. Did the vet say what they thought was wrong?

The only thing I can think that I'd do is go and get every single favourite food of your boy and take it to the vet to see if you can coax him with any of them. When Ludo had stasis it took quite a bit of persuading and many pounds spent on greens, but in the end we managed to find somethng he'd nibble.

Sending lots of vibes xxx
 
Are they rabbit savvy vets? Are they syringe feeding him?

Sadly I can't say it will be OK as you just can't tell but if they are a good vets with good knowledge they will do all they can. Are they doing tests?
 
Just to update we have had to put my poor boy to sleep they don't know what was wrong but he didn't respond to any treatment Thank you for all you kind words though xxx
 
Thank you all I am heartbroken we buried him this afternoon the vet is baffled and thinks it could be something genetic but I decided not to have him tested was a hard enough day for us without making it worse xxx
 
Amylou1985 said:
Just to update we have had to put my poor boy to sleep they don't know what was wrong but he didn't respond to any treatment Thank you for all you kind words though xxx
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Oh no, I am so very sorry. Really sounded to me like Floppy Rabbit Syndrome. Really wish this had been a better outcome for you. Binky free little one :wave:
 
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