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    Cheeky Leon April 2007 - 27th May 2017

    Leon was helped to the bridge today. His back legs and hips were riddled with arthritis. Unfortunately painkillers weren't helping in the end and struggled to get about. We will miss your cheeky little face. You were such an amazing little bunny. I hope you will be comfortable now and...
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    Eldery bunny with arthritis - worried about pain

    Hi Leon is now 10 years old. He is now suffering from arthritis in his back legs. He struggles to get about now. Doesn't venture far from his mat in the house, which was never like him,no surface would phase him. over the past month now one his front legs has starting sticking out to the...
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    arthritis

    Hi emmaclaire Went to the vet lastnight. He has been given loxicom, twice daily. Vet said she can feel his muscles on his back legs starting to deteriorate:cry: she also gave his fur underneath a shave. I was quite happy about that as he usually needs a little bath once week. He's still...
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    arthritis

    Hi emmaclaire I have a 9 year old lip head. I think he is struggling with arthritis, going to get tomorrow. Can I ask - how did they diagnose him? Did they do an X-Ray? Just want to know what to expect. Also how long is his first prescription for?
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    Saying goodbye again

    Thank you for your replies and understanding. Jane that is lovely idea. Ra - We still have a little bunny. I wish I could get another bun but really I don't think I'm up for the worry and heartache again. It was so hard letting go of Sammy and knowing that I will have to do it again with Leon...
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    Saying goodbye again

    Hi Sorry not sure if this the right place to post. Just wanted to vent. Last December we had to say goodbye to my 8 1/2year old bunny Sammy. Still miss him so much. I hate that'll never see his little grumpy face again. As it was winter at the time we decided not to do anything with his...
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    Should diet change as rabbit gets older?

    Hi My rabbit is now 8 1/2 years old. Unfortunately he gets a messy bum quite a lot now. The past year I have cut down on his greens but I feel he has only got worse. He gets a good handful of science selective pellets twice a day with one small handful of greens. He has unlimited hay but can...
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    Murphy 15/9/07 to 17/11/15

    I'm so sorry. The poem was perfect.
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    Have a good rest Sammy

    Thank you to all have posted. It's been 10 days, I miss him so much. I wasn't ready to say goodbye but I guess we never are:cry: It's hard not seeing him pottering about the house. I know it was the right decision at the time but now I just wish I could turn back the clock:cry: I know it's...
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    Have a good rest Sammy

    Sammy was helped to the bridge yesterday. We will miss you very much my gorgeous little guy. The past two weeks we saw you go down hill quickly :cry: You lost a lot of weight. You usually liked to be a solitary little bun but certainly loved the fuss and nose rubs as you got weaker. I wonder...
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    ec or something else?

    Hi Taking bun to vets tomorrow but would just like opinions - Since September Sammy has been to the vet a few times due to a snuffily / wheezy sound when he breathes. Vets cant agree if noise is from chest, lungs or neither. He has been given several courses of antibiotics, first course...
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    Rabbits back legs not working, possible EC? Has anyone elsa had any experience of it?

    Hi woollybean, We have been given panacur tmtry for 28 days too. Like you I wanted to have an X-Ray done and then vet suggested trying this first as it may be ec. I found after a couple of days he seemed better but I feel he is starting to go downhill again. Sammy isn't dragging his legs but...
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    Rabbits back legs not working, possible EC? Has anyone elsa had any experience of it?

    Hi Sorry for hijacking thread - just wondered if it a rabbit does have ec should they be on panacur until they seem over it? My rabbit has very similar symptoms and has been on panacur for 2 weeks. The head tilt has gone but still feel he has a weakness in his back legs. Hope your rabbit is...
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    Bunny greasy after ear drops

    Hi My little bunny had to have a minor op to remove some cysts near the base of his ears. He is doing well and about a week ago he finished his course of ear drops. The ear drops have made is the fur round about his ears and head greasy. Just wondered when the greasy look will dog away. I...
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    Wheezy and slight head tilt.

    Hi Just wanted to post for advice. My 8 1/2 year old rabbit started breathing funny about three months ago. He was sounding really snufflily. He has been to the vet four times. He has been given several courses of antibiotics, usually he seems to sound better then the snuffling returns a few...
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    Tips for give baytril

    Hi Both my rabbits have been given liquid antibiotics that I have to give the orally - that ain't happening:shock: Can anyone recommend a good food/ way to get them to take the antibiotics?
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    Nail broken off, holding up paw

    Hi Just looking for advice. My rabbit seems to be favouring his right paw. He is putting weight on it but when he is sitting up he tends told hold it up a little. It turns out one of his nails has broken off. It looks broken down at the toe but it hasn't been completely pulled out. It looks...
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    Vet choices / charges on pts

    Hi Sorry for the morbid post. Thankfully my bunnies are very healthy but getting on a bit. Dreading the day I have to make a decision about there health should something happen:cry: Anyway just wanted to prepare myself so I'm not standing at reception desk having to make decisions when I'm in...
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    What's the easy way to give pancur?

    If I am unable to administer it straight into there mouth can I put it on to food?
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    Damp underneath/paws - uti?

    Will a urine sample help the get rule anything straight away?
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