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  1. fillygal

    Worcestershire Rabbit Savy Vets

    Thank you Yes I have but just wondered on folks own experiences really - most in my area are silver rated but I know there can still be a huge difference in experience from one vets to another.
  2. fillygal

    Worcestershire Rabbit Savy Vets

    Hi bunny peeps Could I ask if anyone can recommend any rabbit Savy vets in the Worcestershire/Birmingham area please - also experiences of their emergency out of hours services. My current vets have two of their bunny Savy vets away at the moment so just looking at options for cover. Thanks...
  3. fillygal

    Rabbit Insurance for 5 plus

    Hiya Bunny Buddy - NCI said that their underwriters were looking at rewriting their rabbit policy but could say when this would be or if they would continue to cover older rabbits in the future - such a shame as NCI were great on a claim for my previous bunny. Yes Agria mentioned they were...
  4. fillygal

    Rabbit Insurance for 5 plus

    Hi Peeps Does anyone know any insurers doing this at the moment - I was previously with NCI who have suspended any new polices and Agria currently only do up to 5 but may have an amnesty in October:roll: Thanks so much all X
  5. fillygal

    Help with bunny going blind

    Hi Has your bunny seen a Veterinary ophthalmic soecialist - rsbbits can sometimes cope with much higher eye pressures than other species such as cats and dogs. My elder Bun had chronic glaucoma to both eyes - we lost him before Christmas to an unrelated health problem. I was lucky to have...
  6. fillygal

    Eye ulcer not getting better

    Hi:wave: I have an elder bun who is 12 and has complicated glaucoma and now also has reoccurring ulcers in both eyes - these ulcers do change in that they come and go and change in shape. He is under midland ophthalmic vets and is prescribed metcam, false tears, Hycare gel which is the same...
  7. fillygal

    I'm seriously going to end up losing my temper.

    Hi bunny peeps - I haven't posted on here for a while but this post resonated past experiences lol I have had indoor rabbits for approx. 15 years plus and through lots of ups and downs of best solutions to problems which present themselves with bunnies - just in my experience I feel there has...
  8. fillygal

    Very destructive new friend..

    Hi Similar so some of the other comments above really - I would certainly restrict free range time - I always find it helps for the bunny to have its own smaller space initially before having a run of a large lounge or similar - it helps them to understand and build memory of exactly where...
  9. fillygal

    Need Advice - Rabbit Corneal Ulcer not going away

    Hi - I'm sorry to hear about your bunny - they are such a worry but well worth it :love: My bunny has reoccurring cornea ulcers and I ditto above really that it really does help to see a specialist opthalmic vet - they can look more in depth at the eye to see exactly what is causing the...
  10. fillygal

    The right time to pts?

    You know your bunny and you can see and feel the change - I have an elder by who is 11 and I feel that my instinct will tell me when it's the right time and I truely hope I get the signs a little too early than when he is distressed as I love him so much and it's kinda what I would want for...
  11. fillygal

    Grieving Rabbit - what to do?

    Hi :wave: I know this may sound strange for for additional comfort mirrors can help too - my bunny has a complicated glaucoma condition and his specialist vet feels he is pretty well blind now but he does seem to take comfort from his mirrors - I have one at the back of his hay tray and another...
  12. fillygal

    BAYTRIL (AKA Devil Drug)

    http://therabbitvet.com/webinar Hi - there is a very good webinar on here of idea methods for meds - also my bunny is on long term Baytril and I give hers on a Feeugreek treat - just syringe the dose onto the treat and wait for it to soak in - Hope this helps
  13. fillygal

    How to safely sneak meds as treat?

    Mine have no problems with metacam but for Baytril I pop the dose onto a fenugreek treat and let it soak in - hey presto lol they will normally take no worries xx
  14. fillygal

    Rabbit Savvy Vet needed in W. Midlands north of Birmingham.

    http://www.608vetpractice.co.uk/find-us/ Alo Deborah Hope - excellent savy rabbit vet - she works mainly from Bentley Heath Surgery.
  15. fillygal

    Please help

    Hi - I'm so sorry it sounds like you are having a worrying time with your bunny. If it were me I would giving thought to a couple of areas.... The first one - If you have a bunny savy Vet they will be able to give you a measured prognosis but they may only be able to do this once they have...
  16. fillygal

    ARTHRITIS..... & older bun care (sorry long post!)

    Hi:wave: Such lucky bunnies to have such loving care:love: My bunny is 11/12 years and arthritic - he is on 7/8 drops of metacam twice a day which can be increased to up to 12 drops twice a day in consultation with his vet. Just in our case the acupuncture didn't really work - but I do give...
  17. fillygal

    Glaucoma and Metacam for Watery Eye

    HI nickybunny1 RE Azopt - initially it did control his eye pressure but with the progression of the condition the pressures increased and like you with Cody we did notice that he was more lethargic so we decided to trial to see if significant difference without and in Bungo's case there was...
  18. fillygal

    Rabbits and cardboard

    Hi Yes as per Jane - I would supervise to ensure they are definitely not eating any - A Rabbits digestive tract is so easily blocked that I really don't feel the risk is worth the Vets Bill - lol. There are loads of healthy Willow Toys for chewing and wearing teeth - I have to hide my Visa...
  19. fillygal

    Glaucoma and Metacam for Watery Eye

    Hi :wave: I have a Glaucoma bunny and the condition can in some cases be complex - for example the condition in my rabbit is caused by free floating eye cysts so the medication can vary for Glaucoma Conditions. My Rabbit certainly has Metacam on a daily basis to help with any discomfort he may...
  20. fillygal

    Rest in peace Delilah.

    I'm so so sorry to hear this - she was such a character and a big fav of mine:cry: Rest in peace big beautiful girl X
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