As some of you will know, Cherry had to have one of her legs amputated earlier this year and had lots of complications afterwards. She had been referred to John Chitty and he was wonderful with her. Cherry and her husbun, Hovis, were moved into my kitchen from outside but Hovis then developed sore hocks.
Gem has been looking after both Cherry and Hovis while I am recovering from a total hysterectomy. Hovis has a large abscess on his hock and is on antibiotics and pain relief. Cherry did have noisy breathing but has been on antibiotics and has recovered from that.
Hovis' hock is not getting better so Gem and I will be taking him and Cherry back to the vet later in the week (when the bunny savvy vet is on as I can't drive for another three weeks and Gem doesn't drive). Gem is concerned about Cherry's quality of life and having just been to visit them I can see what she means. Cherry needs bottom baths at least once a day and the fur is now coming away around her lady bits. She doesn't seem to be using her existing leg properly, although she can and does at times.
I wanted Cherry to see John before I made any final decisions but he is on leave this week. He has offered to 'phone a local vet and have a chat with them, which is lovely of him as he is on holiday.
I never got the correct flooring for Cherry at home. I've tried rugs, fleece and vet bed but nothing seemed to work for her. I would now like to try astroturf which is what John recommended or stable matting which is what Liz suggested. Cherry and Hovis were free range in the kitchen but I have accepted I will need to pen them so I can put down a suitable flooring for them - neither use a litter tray. I don't know where to buy either of these types of floor, bearing in mind I can't drive or lift and will need to have them delivered.
Caroline has offered to take me to see John with Cherry once he is back from holiday but I want to try her with a different flooring in the meantime. She seemed to keep slipping on the rugs I put down for her. Gem has her on fleeces and puppy pads but she and Hovis dig them up.
I don't want Cherry to suffer but I also want to try absolutely everything I can before I consider having her put to sleep. Both Cherry and Hovis are still eating well. Hovis has another three days left of his medication.
Given that neither bun use a litter try how would I clean astroturf or stable matting?
I am really stressed about both buns and so, so grateful to Gem for looking after them for me. I cleaned the two guinea-pigs out this morning and found it difficult. I did give Cherry her bottom bath today, but needed Gem to help with her as my tummy muscles still aren't working properly yet and standing is more uncomfortable than usual.
Gem has been looking after both Cherry and Hovis while I am recovering from a total hysterectomy. Hovis has a large abscess on his hock and is on antibiotics and pain relief. Cherry did have noisy breathing but has been on antibiotics and has recovered from that.
Hovis' hock is not getting better so Gem and I will be taking him and Cherry back to the vet later in the week (when the bunny savvy vet is on as I can't drive for another three weeks and Gem doesn't drive). Gem is concerned about Cherry's quality of life and having just been to visit them I can see what she means. Cherry needs bottom baths at least once a day and the fur is now coming away around her lady bits. She doesn't seem to be using her existing leg properly, although she can and does at times.
I wanted Cherry to see John before I made any final decisions but he is on leave this week. He has offered to 'phone a local vet and have a chat with them, which is lovely of him as he is on holiday.
I never got the correct flooring for Cherry at home. I've tried rugs, fleece and vet bed but nothing seemed to work for her. I would now like to try astroturf which is what John recommended or stable matting which is what Liz suggested. Cherry and Hovis were free range in the kitchen but I have accepted I will need to pen them so I can put down a suitable flooring for them - neither use a litter tray. I don't know where to buy either of these types of floor, bearing in mind I can't drive or lift and will need to have them delivered.
Caroline has offered to take me to see John with Cherry once he is back from holiday but I want to try her with a different flooring in the meantime. She seemed to keep slipping on the rugs I put down for her. Gem has her on fleeces and puppy pads but she and Hovis dig them up.
I don't want Cherry to suffer but I also want to try absolutely everything I can before I consider having her put to sleep. Both Cherry and Hovis are still eating well. Hovis has another three days left of his medication.
Given that neither bun use a litter try how would I clean astroturf or stable matting?
I am really stressed about both buns and so, so grateful to Gem for looking after them for me. I cleaned the two guinea-pigs out this morning and found it difficult. I did give Cherry her bottom bath today, but needed Gem to help with her as my tummy muscles still aren't working properly yet and standing is more uncomfortable than usual.
Last edited: