MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
Took him in for his suture recheck today and met the 'new' exotics specialist at my vet's. Although I was a bit shocked at how he held Mimzy whilst examining him (supported his bum well but had a bit of a death grip on his neck :shock: ) he gave the scar a good feel and pronounced him sound. 
No sign of swelling or abscess. He said it'll likely take another two weeks to heal completely.
Poor Mimz. He wasn't really happy with yet another trip to town. I gave him good treats at home and learned that Pip (who is housed in the kitchen with him now) was raising Cain all day. Hm...she must've objected to his long absence. I wonder if, when he's all healed, they might make a couple again?
If nothing else it shows me she's adjusted to her new digs. She's seemed much more lively and engaged with her surroundings. I've even caught her and Mimz sharing the same sides of their enclosures. It's very encouraging and I think Mimzy is happy for the company.
I do think Fiver misses her presence in the bedroom but he is making up for it by pestering Jenna. :roll: :lol:
Oh...and Mimzy's ear infection appears to be clearing up despite my lousy attempts to keep his drops in his ear after dosing. He wears more of it on his face than his ear canal. I was also afraid he might be developing another lump on the opposite side but the vet couldn't feel anything untoward.
His histology report came back today and it was a fatty lipoma. Benign. But because his vet couldn't get the tendrils reaching for his jugular vein it may return someday. I really hope not because I don't want him to have to endure another surgery like this one.
Had to drive in by myself again but it was such a beautiful afternoon I didn't mind. One of the last we'll see this season since snow is forecast for month's end. :shock: The bunnies are going to miss their fresh greens from the yard.
By the way...does anyone know how long you can feed fresh forage in autumn? Should I stop once the leaves/shoots become frost burned or are they good till they visibly wilt? I don't want to risk GI troubles. TIA. :wave:
No sign of swelling or abscess. He said it'll likely take another two weeks to heal completely. Poor Mimz. He wasn't really happy with yet another trip to town.
I gave him good treats at home and learned that Pip (who is housed in the kitchen with him now) was raising Cain all day. Hm...she must've objected to his long absence. I wonder if, when he's all healed, they might make a couple again? If nothing else it shows me she's adjusted to her new digs.
She's seemed much more lively and engaged with her surroundings. I've even caught her and Mimz sharing the same sides of their enclosures. It's very encouraging and I think Mimzy is happy for the company. I do think Fiver misses her presence in the bedroom but he is making up for it by pestering Jenna. :roll: :lol:
Oh...and Mimzy's ear infection appears to be clearing up despite my lousy attempts to keep his drops in his ear after dosing. He wears more of it on his face than his ear canal. I was also afraid he might be developing another lump on the opposite side but the vet couldn't feel anything untoward.
His histology report came back today and it was a fatty lipoma. Benign. But because his vet couldn't get the tendrils reaching for his jugular vein it may return someday.
I really hope not because I don't want him to have to endure another surgery like this one.Had to drive in by myself again but it was such a beautiful afternoon I didn't mind. One of the last we'll see this season since snow is forecast for month's end. :shock: The bunnies are going to miss their fresh greens from the yard.
By the way...does anyone know how long you can feed fresh forage in autumn? Should I stop once the leaves/shoots become frost burned or are they good till they visibly wilt? I don't want to risk GI troubles. TIA. :wave:
