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Poorly Hector-bun at Easter :(

S

SJH

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Hector is poorly. He was running a temperature last night so we've got some baytril and Metacam. He's nomming ok and his ears are now cooler. Fingers crossed he continues to improve he can enjoy his special weekend (he always "delivers" some chocolate eggs to my God Daughter and loves the extra attention - as if he doesn't get enough!)

There's nothing obvious as to the source of any infection and it was certainly sudden. At least I'm not working at all for the next four days. :(


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SJH said:
Hector is poorly. He was running a temperature last night so we've got some baytril and Metacam. He's nomming ok and his ears are now cooler. Fingers crossed he continues to improve he can enjoy his special weekend (he always "delivers" some chocolate eggs to my God Daughter and loves the extra attention - as if he doesn't get enough!)

There's nothing obvious as to the source of any infection and it was certainly sudden. At least I'm not working at all for the next four days. :(


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This is exactly what happened with Lydia yesterday. But she stopped eating too. At one point she was burning up, her temperature was so elevated. It came on very very quickly, no warning signs at all. I hope Hector recovers quickly xx
 
Good grief. I'd missed Lydia's thread. Just read it. I hope she's pulling through. Sending lots of nose rubs for your beautiful girl.

Whatever this is has certainly upset his tummy again (which is his weakness) but thankfully it's not stasis: just his messy ceacal stuff and a gurgly tum.




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I was frightened to open the thread when I read the title... :oops:

Poor Hector bunneh. Lots of cuddles for the gentle giant and extra (((vibes))) for his tummy. Get well soon gorgeous bunneh.xxx
 
Noooo not Hector!! I love Hector! He's huge and adorable & I need to meet him to give him big squishy cuddles :love:


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Thank you all.

He's still not well. Food is going down ok but this is as close now to diarrhoea that I have ever seen from a rabbit. It's not constant or frequent but it really isn't pleasant or formed.

He's had some Metacam so is up and about, eating and drinking but I'm keeping a close eye in case an emergency vet trip is needed. :(


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A bit of an update - better news. He's been enjoying lovely brambles, freshly picked and dried this week together with a few carrot tops. He's also just had a long drink of water rather than me trying to force fluids down yesterday. He's grooming well and his face looks more relaxed. I'm hoping his temp has gone. He's still subdued and looks a bit "sleepy" but he's certainly improved. :)


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Brilliant update for gorgeous Hector :thumb:

Sending lots of get better and keep well vibes for the gorgeous fella xxxxxx
 


After a lazy day, I'm pleased to say that he's doing better. I just need to see more poos....


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