kattymieoww
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Sending healing vibes for Philip.x
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Please keep Phillip in your thoughts (Update on post 146)
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loobers25
Warren Veteran
Thats right , it was about three weeks before Toby was feeling better.PhillipI think Toby took a little while to stabilise - I hope I'm remembering that correctly
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MightyMax
Banned
Here is the little patient, home at last. He's still very lethargic, not eating properly and grunting at me when I go near him. I would say he's sulking from being at the vet or it's from the anaesthetic but it's exactly how he was before he went in.
I really hope these behaviours are all because he's feeling rubbish, and once the medication starts kicking in he'll start to be back to his normal bouncy self.
The meds will make all the difference - I've seen it happen
Once he gets feeling a bit more comfortable, he'll be back to giving you what for xx
nap91
Mama Doe
That's good to hear that it is somewhat normal behaviour! I am such a worrier :lol:
Phillip refused his Metacam earlier, which is unusual because he usually begs for more! I think he is definitely sulking with me for a 2 night vet stay!
However, he has just a minute ago gone to the toilet and eaten a small handful of pellets (and begged for more!) More than he'd usually get but to be honest I'm just grateful for whatever he eats at the minute. He's also eaten a small handful of hay tonight, and rearranged his cage to his liking.
Phillip refused his Metacam earlier, which is unusual because he usually begs for more! I think he is definitely sulking with me for a 2 night vet stay!
However, he has just a minute ago gone to the toilet and eaten a small handful of pellets (and begged for more!) More than he'd usually get but to be honest I'm just grateful for whatever he eats at the minute. He's also eaten a small handful of hay tonight, and rearranged his cage to his liking.
MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope Phillip has had a comfortable night and that he is a bit brighter within himself this morning xx
nap91
Mama Doe
He's still very lethargic but from everyone's advice it seems like that will be expected until the medicine kicks in. He seems to conserve his energy all day then livens up for a little while in the evening, then sleeps again.
However, my forage delivery arrived early this morning. I opened the plantain and dandelion (his favourites) and he was really excited and hoovered it all within minutes. The most enthusiastic I've seen him for a while and a glimpse of the rabbit we know
However, my forage delivery arrived early this morning. I opened the plantain and dandelion (his favourites) and he was really excited and hoovered it all within minutes. The most enthusiastic I've seen him for a while and a glimpse of the rabbit we know
MightyMax
Banned
He's still very lethargic but from everyone's advice it seems like that will be expected until the medicine kicks in. He seems to conserve his energy all day then livens up for a little while in the evening, then sleeps again.
However, my forage delivery arrived early this morning. I opened the plantain and dandelion (his favourites) and he was really excited and hoovered it all within minutes. The most enthusiastic I've seen him for a while and a glimpse of the rabbit we know
Isn't it lovely to see a little bit of them as they really are? It makes us realise there's a little way to go, but I am sure he will get there with all the loving care he's getting.
Topping up the vibes xx
nap91
Mama Doe
Thank you. Spoke to John this morning, he said it sounds promising so far. Have a check up next week with Phillip before I go back to work, as getting to see John will be near impossible until my next lot of holiday, so hopefully it will go well and Phillip won't need to be seen for a while.
MightyMax
Banned
Just had a morning wake up from this little one jumping on the bed.
Way to go - wake up the hooman
nap91
Mama Doe
Way to go - wake up the hooman
Oh yes - we are living in his house after all, not the other way round :lol:
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Just had a morning wake up from this little one jumping on the bed.
Philip has made awesome progress thanks to your wonderful care. It made me smile that as soon as Philip was well enough for you to get some good sleep he had other ideas! Something tells me he knows he is adorable too.
MightyMax
Banned
Oh yes - we are living in his house after all, not the other way round :lol:
Naughty rabbit
loobers25
Warren Veteran
Good boy philly willy wooOh yes - we are living in his house after all, not the other way round [emoji38]
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nap91
Mama Doe
Phillip update: been to see John today. He said Phillip’s lungs sound much more clear today so that suggests some of the fluid has shifted. He’s put on a little weight too. He’s going to keep him on the diuretic and metacam for a couple of weeks, then mid September he’s going to be sedated again for an ultrasound. At that point John will decide if he needs to go on specific heart medication or not. So fingers crossed it all goes well.
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