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Rabbit at Vets - need advice

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ShadowWolfAlpha

Young Bun
Hey,

So I took my 1 year old Evie to the Vets this morning after she had been off all night. By off, I mean didn't move, didn't eat, didn't drink, poop etc, and her tummy on one side was VERY hard and quite large.

The vet did a Xray and found that there was excessive gas in the stomach, either that or excessive air, and that they were going to put her on an IV drip to try and clear it.

I'm kind of left in the dark as to what the chances are, and the bills are already creeping up to £300-£500. As a full-time student this is about all my savings gone.

They said that if the IV didn't work, they were going to suggest surgery - but I don't think I can do that to her.

Does anyone know have any past experiences with this

Thanks
 
ShadowWolfAlpha said:
Ignore this.

Evie went into surgery and passed away - was from bloat.
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So sorry:(:cry: You gave her a chance by opting for surgery - it is high risk surgery, but worth giving them a chance, especially with one so young.

I've lost one and have one survive such surgery.
 
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That is so sad, I am so sorry for you. These bunnies are such delicate little creatures. RIP little Evie.

Pandora
 
I'm so sorry. I didn't realise they operated for bloat.

Well done for beng a caring owner and giving her the best chance possible.
 
I'm so sorry. I didn't see this earlier.
I have also lost a rabbit to bloat - he didn't make it to surgery. It is such a serious condition and you gave her the best shot. I'm so sorry she didn't make it :(
 
I am so very sorry for your loss. You gave her the best chance possible.

I too lost a bunny last year to bloat. She came through the op but passed away later that night :cry:
 
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