Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Lord Herbert has a lot of complex health problems of unknown origin, probably genetic. The condition affects his GI tract, his central nervous system and his heart. He also has Rabbit Papilloma Virus affecting his ears, his right eye and his genitals. Lord H is now 5 and a half years of age and his health problems became apparent after he was neutered. The neutering was not straight forward and he nearly died. Since then we (me and my Rabbit Savvy Vet) have been managing his condition based on what symptoms present at any given time. These can include GI tract issues, seizures, ear and eye infections.
Despite all of his problems Lord H always seems very 'up beat' and he never stops eating. Not once in his life has he stopped eating. He requires a huge amount of daily hands on care, which he takes in his stride. He will gulp down his various medications without me even having to pick him up. He almost eats the syringe most times !!
However, over the last 24 hours he has had 3 quite severe seizures and on examination it has been found that his heart problems have deteriorated A LOT Whether the extreme heat is playing a part in his deterioration I dont know, but it would not surprise me.
I guess I am posting this thread as I really do fear that there is a real possibility that I will lose Lord H in the near future. If he was 'suffering' within himself or in pain, not eating, depressed and uninterested in anything I would of course let him go today. But within himself he is just as happy as ever and although he is much less active (due to his heart condition) he still loves his food, potters about his enclosure with Roisin and buzzes and hums when he sees me :lol:
I dont want to lose Lord H but I know it is inevitable, my Vet did not think he'd see his first Birthday so I guess he has done well to get to 5 and a half years.
Some vibes would be appreciated, that he does not have any more seizures today and that he remains happy within himself
Despite all of his problems Lord H always seems very 'up beat' and he never stops eating. Not once in his life has he stopped eating. He requires a huge amount of daily hands on care, which he takes in his stride. He will gulp down his various medications without me even having to pick him up. He almost eats the syringe most times !!
However, over the last 24 hours he has had 3 quite severe seizures and on examination it has been found that his heart problems have deteriorated A LOT Whether the extreme heat is playing a part in his deterioration I dont know, but it would not surprise me.
I guess I am posting this thread as I really do fear that there is a real possibility that I will lose Lord H in the near future. If he was 'suffering' within himself or in pain, not eating, depressed and uninterested in anything I would of course let him go today. But within himself he is just as happy as ever and although he is much less active (due to his heart condition) he still loves his food, potters about his enclosure with Roisin and buzzes and hums when he sees me :lol:
I dont want to lose Lord H but I know it is inevitable, my Vet did not think he'd see his first Birthday so I guess he has done well to get to 5 and a half years.
Some vibes would be appreciated, that he does not have any more seizures today and that he remains happy within himself
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