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We change his litter daily now to poop monitor
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It might be this (can swap back to the 7 towels we had for each day of the week) and the fresh hay as it feels naturally dusty. He is also in a heavy moult at the moment too so maybe it is irritation of the eyes! Certainly worth a little chat with the vet to make sure it doesn't get uncomfortable for him.
He's really not taken to being brushed or touched (strokes is ok) towards the back of his spine these days though, wonder if that leg injury is still a burden for him.
One day at a time we will work through his problems to ensure he's as comfortable as possible!
Readigrass too can be a useful addition.
Hi folks,
Hope you're well.
Sorry to bombard you so soon but we want to get to the bottom of a little problem Sid has had since Seizure 2.
As I mentioned before at night he seems to have a runny eye (right) and ever so slightly runny noise. Also, since his second seizure he won't be as confident eating hay nor does he make the same tooth noises as before. They literally sound a tone different now and he will barely gnaw at anything. What is noticable and is a bit concerning is his left eye when he lowers his head down to the floor and when you pick him up from the belly (I only ever do this to plonk him on something next to me - e.g. the table for meds when I have to scoop him from under it) his left eye will visabily bulge out of the socket and protrude his inner eyelid. As soon as he is at level height again, he blinks - it goes back into place like nothing happened.
Given how violently he shook in both seizures, I'm beginning to think (and pray it's not a mass) that it is teeth related. e.g. a spur/dislodge of the jaw to some degree.
Do you think that's feasible? Given what happened the first time he had an xray for his sore leg (all the way back on page 1) with stasis and the seizure that almost took him from us, I'm extremely reluctant to take him to the vet on a whim. But at the same time, reading about - spurs and back teeth problems can be quite difficult to detect on analysis alone (e.g. it needs an xray) but will only get worse and given what is going on with his eye - I think he needs them checked... after that - what do you think to the risk of the xray and being put under?
Thanks folk, appreciate it as always
Rich
Hi folks,
Hope you're well.
Sorry to bombard you so soon but we want to get to the bottom of a little problem Sid has had since Seizure 2.
As I mentioned before at night he seems to have a runny eye (right) and ever so slightly runny noise. Also, since his second seizure he won't be as confident eating hay nor does he make the same tooth noises as before. They literally sound a tone different now and he will barely gnaw at anything. What is noticable and is a bit concerning is his left eye when he lowers his head down to the floor and when you pick him up from the belly (I only ever do this to plonk him on something next to me - e.g. the table for meds when I have to scoop him from under it) his left eye will visabily bulge out of the socket and protrude his inner eyelid. As soon as he is at level height again, he blinks - it goes back into place like nothing happened.
Given how violently he shook in both seizures, I'm beginning to think (and pray it's not a mass) that it is teeth related. e.g. a spur/dislodge of the jaw to some degree.
Do you think that's feasible? Given what happened the first time he had an xray for his sore leg (all the way back on page 1) with stasis and the seizure that almost took him from us, I'm extremely reluctant to take him to the vet on a whim. But at the same time, reading about - spurs and back teeth problems can be quite difficult to detect on analysis alone (e.g. it needs an xray) but will only get worse and given what is going on with his eye - I think he needs them checked... after that - what do you think to the risk of the xray and being put under?
Thanks folk, appreciate it as always
Rich
You're welcome Rich. Goodness what a worry these rabbits are!
If it's spurs on the back teeth, they can be taken off by a skilled vet without GA. But you will need to consult with whoever you see about that and have the discussion.
Weeping eye is often to do with elongated tooth roots, and that's nothing you can do much about, except keep the eye pretty clean, which you are doing.
Yes, let's hope for a simple solution. You have already been through too much complexity in a short space of time
