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Harley losing weight? U/D Binky free my special boy x
- Thread starter Morrigan1981
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I am really sorry to hear about Harley 
Even if his blood results are not good if he is not in pain and is eating and not depressed then maybe he could still enjoy a few weeks of TLC.
These Bunnies bring joy but OMG do they bring heartache too.....
Janex
Even if his blood results are not good if he is not in pain and is eating and not depressed then maybe he could still enjoy a few weeks of TLC.
These Bunnies bring joy but OMG do they bring heartache too.....
Janex
Morrigan1981
Mama Doe
Still no news from the vet. They didn't ring last night so I assume that they weren't able to get a blood sample from Harley
The surgery opens at 9am so I'm going to ring then and see how he was overnight and whether or not they have the blood profile.
Thank you all for your wishes and vibes... it's so appreciated and I feel greatly blessed to have such understanding bunny friends around me. I can't even begin to say how much it helps to be able to post on here and talk to people who have had similar experiences and know how wonderful - but fragile - rabbits are
Jen is doing OK this morning. She had eaten all of her pellets during the night and is drinking and poo'ing normally. I do wonder if I should have pushed for her to stay with Harley overnight, but the vet was adamant that she needed to see exactly what Harley was eating, drinking and producing in terms of wee and poo. Will the bond be OK though, if he does come home tonight?
I should have some more news in an hour or so..
Tracie x
The surgery opens at 9am so I'm going to ring then and see how he was overnight and whether or not they have the blood profile.
Thank you all for your wishes and vibes... it's so appreciated and I feel greatly blessed to have such understanding bunny friends around me. I can't even begin to say how much it helps to be able to post on here and talk to people who have had similar experiences and know how wonderful - but fragile - rabbits are
Jen is doing OK this morning. She had eaten all of her pellets during the night and is drinking and poo'ing normally. I do wonder if I should have pushed for her to stay with Harley overnight, but the vet was adamant that she needed to see exactly what Harley was eating, drinking and producing in terms of wee and poo. Will the bond be OK though, if he does come home tonight?
I should have some more news in an hour or so..
Tracie x
Seen as she has showed some signs of missing him I think they will be OK.
Poor Harley, hes such a brave boy, its so unfair that he has been through so much only to find a great home and wonderful bunny friend and now have this happen.
If I ever found his owners I would string them up after what they have put him through. If they had done the right thing at the start instead of letting him fester and had him treated or surrendered him to a rescue he would probably be OK now.
I feel totally sick to my stomach, me and Harley went through a lot together while he was here and he will always be special to me. I know you know what I mean Tracie, Im quite sure he has stolen your heart too.
Poor Harley, hes such a brave boy, its so unfair that he has been through so much only to find a great home and wonderful bunny friend and now have this happen.
If I ever found his owners I would string them up after what they have put him through. If they had done the right thing at the start instead of letting him fester and had him treated or surrendered him to a rescue he would probably be OK now.
I feel totally sick to my stomach, me and Harley went through a lot together while he was here and he will always be special to me. I know you know what I mean Tracie, Im quite sure he has stolen your heart too.
Morrigan1981
Mama Doe
Harley died at about 9am this morning.
He seemed to perk up late last night and was eating fine, but drinking a lot. Overnight his condition deteriorated rapidly and his breathing was noisy and laboured. The vet said he began very distressed whenever they tried to take blood from him.
Sooz, I'm so sorry. I really tried my best for him. Harley was such a special bun and he was so brave - it seems so cruel to lose him after he'd been through so much.
Binky free Harley. I'll never forget you. I'm absolutely heartbroken.
He seemed to perk up late last night and was eating fine, but drinking a lot. Overnight his condition deteriorated rapidly and his breathing was noisy and laboured. The vet said he began very distressed whenever they tried to take blood from him.
Sooz, I'm so sorry. I really tried my best for him. Harley was such a special bun and he was so brave - it seems so cruel to lose him after he'd been through so much.
Binky free Harley. I'll never forget you. I'm absolutely heartbroken.
I am really sorry to hear your rabbit is ill, but please do not give up on him, he is not old at all, rabbits can live 10-12 years (someone I know recently lost one of her rabbits at 14). I would also insist your vets tested him for EC, at least this way you know either way and can get on with the treatment if it is EC.
This is not nice to say, but if he does die at the vets please make sure you bring his body home and show it to Jen so she can understand. It will take her a lot longer to get over if she is still waiting for him to come home and may make her unwilling to easily except the company of another rabbit in the future.
This is not nice to say, but if he does die at the vets please make sure you bring his body home and show it to Jen so she can understand. It will take her a lot longer to get over if she is still waiting for him to come home and may make her unwilling to easily except the company of another rabbit in the future.
It was EC and he was treated for it by us but because his former owners left him to suffer for so long the damage was done to his sight and now also obviously his renal system.
I know you did everything you could for him Tracie, we both did. I feel sorry for Jen, now shes back on her own again.
I know you did everything you could for him Tracie, we both did. I feel sorry for Jen, now shes back on her own again.
honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
So sorry to hear about Harley
Sending you hugs xx
Sending you hugs xx
Rallybunny
Warren Veteran
Awww, binky free Harley.
Cookie&Twix
Alpha Buck
Oh no, I am so so sorry to hear this news I had been following your story of Harley. I am pleased that he found a loving forever home and a lovely bunny companion before passing to the bridge. Binky free Harley.
I had been following your story of Harley. I am pleased that he found a loving forever home and a lovely bunny companion before passing to the bridge. Binky free Harley. Cookie&Twix
Alpha Buck
Sooz22 said:
Great big hugs to you both ((((hugs))))
Morrigan1981
Mama Doe
I know, it makes me angry too - why didn't they just hand him over to a rescue or someone who would have cared for him when he needed it
I'm bringing him home soon. I will take him to Jen - thank you, I didn't realise that I would need to do that for her. I hope she's going to be OK.
If he had survived I really would have tried anything I could to help him, the money wouldn't have been a problem and I would have happily taken him to another vet if neccessary. I just can't believe it. He was eating and drinking right up to last night and the vet said he seemed to pick up. I guess he was just too tired and weary by this morning. She said his respiratory system was struggling too so I guess it was just his time
Sooz, you did so much for him and I am so grateful to you for trusting me to take care of your special bun, even if it was just to be for a short time.
I'm bringing him home soon. I will take him to Jen - thank you, I didn't realise that I would need to do that for her. I hope she's going to be OK.
If he had survived I really would have tried anything I could to help him, the money wouldn't have been a problem and I would have happily taken him to another vet if neccessary. I just can't believe it. He was eating and drinking right up to last night and the vet said he seemed to pick up. I guess he was just too tired and weary by this morning. She said his respiratory system was struggling too so I guess it was just his time
Sooz, you did so much for him and I am so grateful to you for trusting me to take care of your special bun, even if it was just to be for a short time.
cannonwoman
Warren Veteran
I`m so deeply sorry you`ve lost Harley.
Binky free handsome one.......................
And big hugs to you.
Su.x
Binky free handsome one.......................
And big hugs to you.
Su.x
