Beebies back leg problem has happened again - sad news

[Happy Hopping]

Happy Hopping thank you for a great post i have been looking for wheel chairs for rabbits since i become Honeys carer, i thought she would have to be put pts a coulpe of times with her back leg being has bad has it was, but she is doing great at the moment but things can be good 1 day then bad the next.

You're welcome. I think Paul & Carla wheelchair is custom made, it seems lower than the ones for dogs. If you need one, ask them for the changes in custom made and the ordering may take longer than a stock item.

 

[Happy Hopping]

Hi
Woolley has the cart on during the day from morning to night then he goes into his run with Thumper. We started him off slowly in the cart and built up the time, he is able to eat and have his snoozes.
In the mornings we give Woolley a bath

So that's the bunny's name. I always want to know that bunny's name. I have a few quick questions:

1) What if Woolley needs to move around at the run during the night?

2) How does he pee without the wheelchair at night?

3) Why does he need a bath everyday?

By the way, you probably know this, if there is too much urine soaked the fur and matted the fur, you can easily shave it off, they grow back very fast.

 

[Paul&Carla]

Happy Hopping

1) What if Woolley needs to move around at the run during the night? - Woolley for a little fella has really strong front legs. The run has straw with Profleece (Vet Bed alternative) on top. The run is 4 x 3 which is adequate for them just for the night.

2) How does he pee without the wheelchair at night? Before Woolley goes to bed and first thing in the morning I express his bladder for him to get rid of as much urine as possible. Some nights he stays dry this is usually when his able to stand using his rear right leg. Most nights his sits on on his the outer part of his right leg with his leg underneath his body. Its amazing how quickly his produces up over night which is the answer to your last question. We bath him (just his reare end) every morning and then blow dry him which he really loves. We use really mild baby shampoo for him.

3) Why does he need a bath everyday? - See above

As for his wheel chair it was a standard dog chair for a Yorkshire Terrier or similar. It was amazing we put him in it at Carole's (UK Dogonwheels dealer) and he shot across her drive. Carole was really amazed as other customers had taken some time to get use to their chair.

 

[bunnies]

Just back from vets and she`s doing ok, her mobility the last few days is better and she hasn`t been covered in urine for 2 days now. When she is on a good space with her legs like sitting ok she urinates ok, its when the legs aren`t so good then we have problems.

the vet has given me some metacam injections and a bottle of it as well to give to her when needed, and she also suggested vasaline on her legs to help protect from urine scald.

Carla, how do you express urine from Woolley? hope that isn`t a really stupid question, as I would like to be able to do Beebie last thing at night

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Just back from vets and she`s doing ok, her mobility the last few days is better and she hasn`t been covered in urine for 2 days now. When she is on a good space with her legs like sitting ok she urinates ok, its when the legs aren`t so good then we have problems.

the vet has given me some metacam injections and a bottle of it as well to give to her when needed, and she also suggested vasaline on her legs to help protect from urine scald.

Carla, how do you express urine from Woolley? hope that isn`t a really stupid question, as I would like to be able to do Beebie last thing at night

Manual expression of a bunny's bladder should only be done after proper instruction from your Vet. The bladder is very delicate and can easily rupture if the proceedure is not carried out correctly.
I would advise anyone having to consider doing this for a sick/disabled bun to consult your vet first
Janex

 

[I Remember Miffy]

Glad to hear that Beebie's doing a bit better! Have you found out what's causing her leg problems?

Hope doesn't seem too good. Yesterday evening when I put her in the garden to play, she didn't seem to be able to keep her balance at all - even when she was sitting still her bad leg kept collapsing under her. It was horrible to see her struggling . Watching her like that made me feel I was being cruel not having her PTS but she's eating and looks bright and her coat is really shiny. She still comes to me and to Manny for nose rubs and kisses, and manages to get to me if I shake the treat box. So I guess she's happy enough?

Anna x

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Glad to hear that Beebie's doing a bit better! Have you found out what's causing her leg problems?

Hope doesn't seem too good. Yesterday evening when I put her in the garden to play, she didn't seem to be able to keep her balance at all - even when she was sitting still her bad leg kept collapsing under her. It was horrible to see her struggling . Watching her like that made me feel I was being cruel not having her PTS but she's eating and looks bright and her coat is really shiny. She still comes to me and to Manny for nose rubs and kisses, and manages to get to me if I shake the treat box. So I guess she's happy enough?

Anna x

Awww bless her.
It sounds as though she is happy despite her disability. It can be upsetting seeing a once mobile bunny less able to get about. But if they still have a good quality of life, and it certainly sounds as though Hope does, then I am certain a disabled Bunny can still be happy.
You will know if the time comes when Hope has had enough. You will see it in her eyes.

Janex

 

[Caz]

Having a bunny currently facing this (Violet probably has Ec) I was interested to read about your vets concerns with metacam. Violet exhibited a temporary hind-limb paralysis last year and as such ended up peeing on herself, at the time Ec was not suspected so she was on oral metacam for a month before she regained her mobility. She now has head-tilt which is how we realised it was Ec before.

My vet (respected rabbit specialist even if I personally am starting to dislike him) has told me there should be no harm done to my other rabbit Zeus who is on long term metacam after I read about possible ulceration and liver damage.

He has been on daily oral metacam for over a year now (with some short breaks). We started at 2 drops/kg then once he was stable we dropped the dosage until I found the minimum level that prevented his symptoms reappearing. It is currently gone up again to 10 drops (2 drops/kg again) as he needs stabilising after a relapse. So far he doesn't seem to have suffered any side-effects.

Oral metacam is easier to give than injections (having to inject Zeus with penicillin I remember the worry of whether I was doing it right) as he takes it dropped onto dried bread or toast (Baytril is another matter and I prefer to inject as he hates the taste with a passion).

Caz

 

[bunnies]

Here are a few photos off Beebie tonight, i put her in the run for a pick of grass and thought I`d take a photo of her. This is her on a bad day she was better this morning at the vets, but this is what happens one moment she`s ok then isn`t.

Have put some vasaline on her leg tonight.

 

[Happy Hopping]

Bunnies, Anna:

Have you guys get the wheelchair for your rabbits yet?


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Paul, Woolley is such an extraordinary bunny, you should write a children book about it. Fully load with pictures, you never know, it can be a best seller. I mean, it's very inspiring, real life story like this should be known to the world.

 

[bunnies]

Beebie was PTS tonight, during the day she had got a lot worse and when I came home tonight she was distressed and I new the time had come.

The vet was great and my friend came with me as well as Bracken, we all said goodbye to her and I feel a bit relieved as she is not suffering anymore and is binking free now.

I ......................

 

[colliewoman]

binky free little bun xx
((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) for you

 

[sparklefairy]

I'm sorry to hear your sad news

 

[Amethyst]

OMG I'm so sorry, little Beebie seemed to be doing pretty well. She told you it was her time and you all got to say goodbye, which I guess is something. She will be thankful for such a caring bunny mummy. Binky free Beebie and hugs to you.

AMETHYST

 

[raine]

I am so sorry to read of Beebie. I am in Oxford and if there is anything I can do, give me a shout. Thinking of youxx

 

[loopylop]

Oh no

Binky free beebie xxxx

 

[Jack's-Jane]

So sorry to hear this
You have done the bravest,kindest thing for Beebie, you knew when the time was right to let her go to Rainbow Bridge.
Sending you hugs.

Janex

 

[Carob]

Binky free Beebie!

 

[Rallybunny]

Very sorry to hear that.

 

[maxbun]

So sorry to hear about Beebie. I am sure she will now be running with all her friends at the rainbow bridge, she'll be in no more pain or discomfort. Hugs to you and bracken.