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Boobly Bear joins the honey drug club

Sounds as though the Metacam is helping Boo.

Just a thought, would it be possible to get a sharp knife and slice the memory foam in half? If it worked, it might encourage Boo to use it as it would be lower and also you'd have two, so one for Eddy as well.
 
Omi said:
Sounds as though the Metacam is helping Boo.

Just a thought, would it be possible to get a sharp knife and slice the memory foam in half? If it worked, it might encourage Boo to use it as it would be lower and also you'd have two, so one for Eddy as well.
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yes i think it is. Its not really sliceable - maybe by Eddy claws but not evenly as its dimply. I'll try folded blankeys either side . Its not deep, she's just programmed herself to move around obstacles
 
Really pleased that Boo is responding well to the metacam, shame she can't recognise the comfy bed, hope the folded blanky help her to get up to it, I'm sure Eddy will give her a helping paw :)
 
Pets mum said:
Really pleased that Boo is responding well to the metacam, shame she can't recognise the comfy bed, hope the folded blanky help her to get up to it, I'm sure Eddy will give her a helping paw :)
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I don't think he wants to share the new digging bed / toilet:lol:
 
I hope BB continues to improve her mobility now she is on metacam. It's lucky it's easy to administer
Richard

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What a lovely update. I would have thought the grunts were because Eddy was being a pest. It must warm your heart to see her moving better in spite of her blindness.
 
Motty said:
I hope BB continues to improve her mobility now she is on metacam. It's lucky it's easy to administer
Richard

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Thanks Motty. Yep she's enjoying the shreddie its delivered on
 
bunny momma said:
What a lovely update. I would have thought the grunts were because Eddy was being a pest. It must warm your heart to see her moving better in spite of her blindness.
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Thanks so much. I reckon its her tolerance of him being a pest was lower because she felt pain. We've all been there.

I actually think she looks a bit more smiley too, though wouldn't trust my assessment of that :lol:
 
Just seen that Boo is on the sugar meds, so pleased it’s helping her move around. Also amazed they did a conscious x Ray, she must be very calm and compliant. Sounds like Eddy is horny like Zigs. Naughty lad.

Where did you get your memory foam mattress from? I’ve been thinking of getting one too. But will try to find a low profile one as Zigs arthritis is pretty bad.
 
Zigzag said:
Just seen that Boo is on the sugar meds, so pleased it’s helping her move around. Also amazed they did a conscious x Ray, she must be very calm and compliant. Sounds like Eddy is horny like Zigs. Naughty lad.

Where did you get your memory foam mattress from? I’ve been thinking of getting one too. But will try to find a low profile one as Zigs arthritis is pretty bad.
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thank you. I must ask Ruth how they do conscious xrays on their side. Rudey & Joey didnt have any sedation for theirs either.

Boo's mattress is from ebay, I'm not sure I'd recommend it. I'd probably buy a thinner piece memory foam from ebay & make a cover. I saw your other thread - memory foam good at holding heat. Keep us updated. Hope you find something to help keep him warm & cosy
 
I'm so glad the Metacam is definitely clearly helping her. :love: But, aw, she hasn't tried out her new bed yet. Eddy on the other hand... I think he might have been taking lessons from Casper. ;) I hope making a little "step" for Boo with some blankets will help her get up there.
 
Are they all very calm and compliant? It would be great if you could ask your vet about how she does it.

Thanks for letting me know about her mattress, sorry to hear it’s a little too thick. Guy pointed out that we have an old memory foam mattress topper that we were going to chuck, so I might chop it up and put a cover on a piece. And when I’m better sew a few covers
 
Zigzag said:
Are they all very calm and compliant? It would be great if you could ask your vet about how she does it.

Thanks for letting me know about her mattress, sorry to hear it’s a little too thick. Guy pointed out that we have an old memory foam mattress topper that we were going to chuck, so I might chop it up and put a cover on a piece. And when I’m better sew a few covers
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i would defo do that, good plan
 
a reader of books said:
I'm so glad the Metacam is definitely clearly helping her. :love: But, aw, she hasn't tried out her new bed yet. Eddy on the other hand... I think he might have been taking lessons from Casper. ;) I hope making a little "step" for Boo with some blankets will help her get up there.
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thank you. She's bumbled on and off it a few times this afternoon but hasn't stayed. I think next I'll try a thinner piece of memory foam. a rabbit surely can't need much depth given their weight
 
joey&boo said:
thank you. She's bumbled on and off it a few times this afternoon but hasn't stayed. I think next I'll try a thinner piece of memory foam. a rabbit surely can't need much depth given their weight
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That sounds like a good idea. Casper and Sophie barely make a dent in theirs, so it definitely doesn't have to be very thick.
 
Boo had her review at Crab Lane today. Very little to report. 2.1k (small gain), eyes & wrist no worse. It was the most uneventful vet visit ever but i needed to post cos of this

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& this

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I gave him a break from being suffocated by a very moulty Boo, she seemed to enjoy it, but did a big pee on the sleeve & pocket of my jacket :lol:

at least it was on the way home this time
 
Uneventful vet visits are by far the very best sort :D Glad that all was well.

I'm not convinced that Eddy enjoyed that experience :lol:
 
Omi said:
Uneventful vet visits are by far the very best sort :D Glad that all was well.

I'm not convinced that Eddy enjoyed that experience :lol:
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at least he wasn't peed on :lol:

Boo loves her metacam now. About a week ago I offered her syringe on the off chance and she was very keen, has been every time since. Eddy has been watching with interest and the other morning rushed over to put his mouth over the syringe :lol: FOMO
 
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