Please Note - Medical Advice
Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.
You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.
We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.
Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.
I am really sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs for you and your wife today. Binky free little bun xxJust got back from the vet, where we just had him put down today. They were very good about it, let us take our time. He munched on dates and kale. We hugged him, got kisses back. The end was very peaceful, but still brutally painful for us. My wife and I are really shaken up about it, knowing it was the right thing, as his quality of life was poor and getting worse, but not wanting to say goodbye to someone we love. Will I ever miss him. This is the first one in a long line of rabbits over my life that I've had to euthanize. I feel no guilt, my wife is struggling with the decision, although she knows in her head it was the right thing to do.
My little buddy was strong, kind and handsome right to the end. His life was long and rich, and he knows he is loved.
Thank you all for the kind wishes and advice. I really appreciate it.
Just got back from the vet, where we just had him put down today. They were very good about it, let us take our time. He munched on dates and kale. We hugged him, got kisses back. The end was very peaceful, but still brutally painful for us. My wife and I are really shaken up about it, knowing it was the right thing, as his quality of life was poor and getting worse, but not wanting to say goodbye to someone we love. Will I ever miss him. This is the first one in a long line of rabbits over my life that I've had to euthanize. I feel no guilt, my wife is struggling with the decision, although she knows in her head it was the right thing to do.
My little buddy was strong, kind and handsome right to the end. His life was long and rich, and he knows he is loved.
Thank you all for the kind wishes and advice. I really appreciate it.
Just got back from the vet, where we just had him put down today. They were very good about it, let us take our time. He munched on dates and kale. We hugged him, got kisses back. The end was very peaceful, but still brutally painful for us. My wife and I are really shaken up about it, knowing it was the right thing, as his quality of life was poor and getting worse, but not wanting to say goodbye to someone we love. Will I ever miss him. This is the first one in a long line of rabbits over my life that I've had to euthanize. I feel no guilt, my wife is struggling with the decision, although she knows in her head it was the right thing to do.
My little buddy was strong, kind and handsome right to the end. His life was long and rich, and he knows he is loved.
Thank you all for the kind wishes and advice. I really appreciate it.
Just got back from the vet, where we just had him put down today. They were very good about it, let us take our time. He munched on dates and kale. We hugged him, got kisses back. The end was very peaceful, but still brutally painful for us. My wife and I are really shaken up about it, knowing it was the right thing, as his quality of life was poor and getting worse, but not wanting to say goodbye to someone we love. Will I ever miss him. This is the first one in a long line of rabbits over my life that I've had to euthanize. I feel no guilt, my wife is struggling with the decision, although she knows in her head it was the right thing to do.
My little buddy was strong, kind and handsome right to the end. His life was long and rich, and he knows he is loved.
Thank you all for the kind wishes and advice. I really appreciate it.