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Beginning of the end?

GrahamL

GrahamL

Wise Old Thumper
So it's possible Biscuit has early kidney failure. Off to see the vet on Tuesday.

His symptoms are almost identical to Ginger's (well, the kidney parts of it anyway). Drinking like a fish (do fish actually drink?), urinating bucket loads more due to this, lethargic (he's sleeping a lot more than normal, even though its quite warm), he's starting pulling all the fur from his underside and is urinating on himself a little, but is managing to keep himself clean.

i am thoroughly aware it may not be this, it's just my take on it. A gut feeling, instinct should we say.


I know i don't appear here often, but thought there may be one or two people who would like to know.
 
Oh no, I'm so sorry, and I really hope that are wrong, and that Bisc can be treated. I honestly don't know anything about kidneys in rabbits, but sending mega vibes for Bisc. Good luck Tuesday xxxxxx
 
GrahamL said:
So it's possible Biscuit has early kidney failure. Off to see the vet on Tuesday.

His symptoms are almost identical to Ginger's (well, the kidney parts of it anyway). Drinking like a fish (do fish actually drink?), urinating bucket loads more due to this, lethargic (he's sleeping a lot more than normal, even though its quite warm), he's starting pulling all the fur from his underside and is urinating on himself a little, but is managing to keep himself clean.

i am thoroughly aware it may not be this, it's just my take on it. A gut feeling, instinct should we say.


I know i don't appear here often, but thought there may be one or two people who would like to know.
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I am sorry to hear this. If it is CRF you no doubt know that there is treatment that can help to keep him feeling more comfortable. Having dealt with all of Gingers problems I am sure you will know a lot about managing a 'Renal Rabbit'.

Sending vibes for Biscuit xx
 
GrahamL said:
So it's possible Biscuit has early kidney failure. Off to see the vet on Tuesday.

His symptoms are almost identical to Ginger's (well, the kidney parts of it anyway). Drinking like a fish (do fish actually drink?), urinating bucket loads more due to this, lethargic (he's sleeping a lot more than normal, even though its quite warm), he's starting pulling all the fur from his underside and is urinating on himself a little, but is managing to keep himself clean.

i am thoroughly aware it may not be this, it's just my take on it. A gut feeling, instinct should we say.


I know i don't appear here often, but thought there may be one or two people who would like to know.
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I'm really sorry to hear this. It's very sad for this to happen to a rabbit.

Will the vet take bloods to ascertain if it is CRF?

Sending hugs x
 
Oh Graham :( I'm sorry to see this. I do adore Biccy and I am glad to see you posting again, but I wish it were under better circumstances. :(

I'm sending all the hopeful vibes I can your way for Biscuit and his upcoming visit, and I hope you and your lovely family are doing well. Please do let us know if there's anything we can do to help. xxxxx
 
Hi Graham, good to see you, sorry it's under these circumstances :(

Hopefully the vet can help on Tuesday and it's something they can do something about. Lots of thoughts for Biccy :love:
 
Oh no, poor Biccy!! :( I'm so sorry to see this :( I do hope it isn't what you think, and that it is treatable. Please give Biccy a big fuss from me x
 
Hi Graham. Really sorry to hear Biscuit isn't doing so well. He is one of the earliest buns I remember from when I joined RU! I hope the appointment goes well.
 
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