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Little Bill Boblet has Bloat- Now John-Boy Too-U/D 1950hrs Post 55
- Thread starter Jack's-Jane
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giantbunnymummy
Warren Veteran
Awww, bless him, glad he's eating again 
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Little Bill is now fine but yesterday John-Boy developed the same symptoms- anorexia/bloat.
It is DEFINATELY not 'teeth' with either of them. I think its all MY fault. I have been giving them a handful of grass these past few mornings. How could I be so stupid to give them the lush newgrowth when they dont have acess to grass every day.
I dont know if the fact that Little Bill and John-Boy *might* have a congenital gut problem (that killed all three of their Sisters) is a contributary factor.
But if John-Boy dies I will NEVER forgive myself. God, its not bloody rocket science that newgrowth lush grass can easily cause bloat.
Maybe I should just rehome my Rabbits. I feel I keep failing them however hard I try to do the right thing
It is DEFINATELY not 'teeth' with either of them. I think its all MY fault. I have been giving them a handful of grass these past few mornings. How could I be so
stupid to give them the lush newgrowth when they dont have acess to grass every day.I dont know if the fact that Little Bill and John-Boy *might* have a congenital gut problem (that killed all three of their Sisters
) is a contributary factor.But if John-Boy dies I will NEVER forgive myself. God, its not bloody rocket science that newgrowth lush grass can easily cause bloat.
Maybe I should just rehome my Rabbits. I feel I keep failing them however hard I try to do the right thing
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Jane please don't blame yourself! You more than anybody knows how complex rabbits are and how much guesswork is involved.
For the record I'm giving Artie grass/dandelions only instead of spring greens to avoid him getting bloat and I might just be fast-tracking him to bloat by the sounds of it :roll: When he was six month old at Easter 2005 he had bloat as I'd given him too many dandelions, I didn't know then but the penny should have dropped for me long before reading what you've just written, but it didn't :?
There is nobody better qualified to care for rabbits than yourself but you're only a fallible hooman at the end of the day, you will misjudge every now and again no matter how much you do. *Goes off to pick some tough old grass for a cheeky black lop*
*sending wind passing vibes*
For the record I'm giving Artie grass/dandelions only instead of spring greens to avoid him getting bloat and I might just be fast-tracking him to bloat by the sounds of it :roll: When he was six month old at Easter 2005 he had bloat as I'd given him too many dandelions, I didn't know then but the penny should have dropped for me long before reading what you've just written, but it didn't :?
There is nobody better qualified to care for rabbits than yourself but you're only a fallible hooman at the end of the day, you will misjudge every now and again no matter how much you do. *Goes off to pick some tough old grass for a cheeky black lop**sending wind passing vibes*
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tupperwarequeen
Mama Doe
oh Jane, you are such a worry wort...no hooman does more for their buns than you, you are just tired and anxious.
have a reviving cup of tea and a bourbon biscuit...it always works for me :lol:
have a reviving cup of tea and a bourbon biscuit...it always works for me :lol:
Jane, you're human, which means you're not perfect. You do absolutely everything for those buns, and they know it. They know how good their life is. They would be far worse off if they were rehomed.
We all 'slip up' and do things we then regret, but that is because we are human. All we can do is do the best we can at the time, which is exactly what you are doing.
There was no knowing the grass would cause a problem, and given 3 siblings have already died, chances are this is actually nothing to do with you, but more to do with them, although I do appreciate it is easier to blame ourselves than realise it is not within our control.
By blaming yourself you are adding to the suffering you are already struggling with because John-Boy is ill. You're suffering far too much and by placing judgements on the situation (that may not be true), you add more pain, which you really don't need.
I truly hope he makes a speedy recovery.
We all 'slip up' and do things we then regret, but that is because we are human. All we can do is do the best we can at the time, which is exactly what you are doing.
There was no knowing the grass would cause a problem, and given 3 siblings have already died, chances are this is actually nothing to do with you, but more to do with them, although I do appreciate it is easier to blame ourselves than realise it is not within our control.
By blaming yourself you are adding to the suffering you are already struggling with because John-Boy is ill. You're suffering far too much and by placing judgements on the situation (that may not be true), you add more pain, which you really don't need.
I truly hope he makes a speedy recovery.
marleyandme
Mama Doe
Sending lots of vibes from all of us here. Don't blame yourself Jane you do a bloody fantastic job of looking after all of your bunnies xxx
crackerz
Alpha Buck
I am sending vibes for Little Bill and John Boy. I am sure that John Boy will pull through with you as his nurse Jane.
I second the cup of tea idea. They were talking it about on the news a few weeks back (see link below)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iTbfCyogt6FJYFf7mgAbSbyBbp4g
I second the cup of tea idea. They were talking it about on the news a few weeks back (see link below)
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iTbfCyogt6FJYFf7mgAbSbyBbp4g
prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
Jane, it's not your fault, we all make little mistakes from time to time, normally at this time of year the grass would be fine, it is probably just the recent rains that have encouraged newer growth, but I really feel that your buns must have an underlying susceptibility in the first place. We almost lost Poppy a few months ago from the most awful bloat and impaction and all because I dropped that blimmin' jar on her head when it rolled off my lap! I felt SO guilty, and nothing Mr PL could say would take that guilt away, but as has been said already we are ALL human beings, and it is our mistakes that make us human.
You are not a robot, you look after countless rabbits often under extreme stress with little rest or sleep no doubt, please be a little kinder on yourself, these things happen! How about the time my Nino smashed all his lovely newly burred incisors? All because I turned my back for a second and Poppy pushed him out the hutch - I seem to repeatedly cause my buns to 'have accidents'! But the other gift of being human is that we hopefully learn from these mistakes. I'm sure there's not a member on here who has not made a mistake in some way with their buns!
I have no doubt you are doing everything possible for your buns, especially the poorly ones, you can do no more than your best you know. So please have that cup of tea and a sit down and I am sure your buns tums will be just fine with some extra nursing. Lots of get well vibes all round
You are not a robot, you look after countless rabbits often under extreme stress with little rest or sleep no doubt, please be a little kinder on yourself, these things happen! How about the time my Nino smashed all his lovely newly burred incisors? All because I turned my back for a second and Poppy pushed him out the hutch - I seem to repeatedly cause my buns to 'have accidents'! But the other gift of being human is that we hopefully learn from these mistakes. I'm sure there's not a member on here who has not made a mistake in some way with their buns!
I have no doubt you are doing everything possible for your buns, especially the poorly ones, you can do no more than your best you know. So please have that cup of tea and a sit down and I am sure your buns tums will be just fine with some extra nursing. Lots of get well vibes all round
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks everyone.
We (me and Christobel) have thrown all possible meds at John-Boy today and in the last couple of hours I *think* we have turned the corner. JB is nibbling hay and is able to sit up and hop about a bit. I dont want to tempt fate by saying too much more. But I have some hope now
We (me and Christobel) have thrown all possible meds at John-Boy today and in the last couple of hours I *think* we have turned the corner. JB is nibbling hay and is able to sit up and hop about a bit. I dont want to tempt fate by saying too much more. But I have some hope now
nursecroft
Wise Old Thumper
Just seen this Jane, glad things are looking better, big hugs and vibes xxxx
joey&bugys 2007
Mama Doe
Glad John-Boy is feeling better.
Still sending loads of vibes for him xx
Still sending loads of vibes for him xx
gill shirlaw
Warren Scout
just wanted to send positive vibes for them both and glad they seem to have turned a corner its heading in right direction and with you for a nurse they couldnt ask for better the only place id like to be if i was a sick bunny.
Pls dont blame yourself youre the best and your relentless care and good heart goes without saying any bunny living with you is blessed.
tke care
gill
Pls dont blame yourself youre the best and your relentless care and good heart goes without saying any bunny living with you is blessed.
tke care
gill
