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- Thread starter lucy24
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MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
As Charlie has known renal problems that is possibly a primary cause of his recent gi tract stasis and inappetance.
Rabbits with renal problems often go off hay and prefer fresh veg/grass/forages/herbs.
Is he receiving fluid therapy ? If his kidneys are struggling then he could benefit from daily fluid therapy, this can make the 'renal Rabbit' feel a bit better and thus their appetite may improve
Is he receiving any treatment for his Kidney problems ?
lucy24
Mama Doe
He's not in any treatment at the moment as it's been a struggle to get a definite diagnosis. Even with talking to specialists. His bloods have been normal in the past. Will see what the next lot brings.
I didn't know that about hay and renal problems . Is fluid therapy feeding them water through a syringe? Sorry if that's a bit daft
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
By 'fluid therapy' I mean fluids given parenterally (IV) or subcutaneously
http://www.ivis.org/proceedings/navc/2005/SAE/577.pdf?LA=1
MightyMax
Banned
There are three ways to give a rabbit fluid .. one is via the mouth. Secondly, it can be put 'under the skin' (which many owners can do, but often a vet or nurse does it). Thirdly it can be given via a vein in the ear, which is known as Intravenously. For the third method they would have to stay as an inpatient in the vet as it can take a while as it goes very slowly into the bloodstream. For the other two they can go home straight away.
I hope this helps and it's not daft at all
MightyMax
Banned
Unfortunately he's got worse and I think has given up. Going to vets tomorrow to be pts. He's just not happy and has a horrible smell that a previous rabbit had before she died. I'm devastated , can't say much more
Lucy, I am so very sorry to hear this
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
nickybunny1
Mama Doe
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Unfortunately he's got worse and I think has given up. Going to vets tomorrow to be pts. He's just not happy and has a horrible smell that a previous rabbit had before she died. I'm devastated , can't say much more
So very saddened to read this
((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))) xx
