Mishka has been in a fight, lost part of her eyelid

[~ILoveMyBunny~]

Just phoned to see how she was doing (was told to phone at 1pm) and she hasn't even gone in yet.. I've never been so on edge. I had confidence in my previous surgery (one vet was bad but I think I'd even trust him more at the moment) and I have none at all here. She's using outdated methods and send too stubborn to change. Goodness I don't know what to do

 

[Graciee]

Just phoned to see how she was doing (was told to phone at 1pm) and she hasn't even gone in yet.. I've never been so on edge. I had confidence in my previous surgery (one vet was bad but I think I'd even trust him more at the moment) and I have none at all here. She's using outdated methods and send too stubborn to change. Goodness I don't know what to do

This is a horrible situation to be in

Maybe I'm missing something here.. I know you've just moved, but could you find another vet? I know its not good.. But if you're generally unhappy about how this is being done.. I'd pick her up and find someone else, there must be other vets around? Could you get an emergency appointment?

Obviously I don't know how bad it is, but given correct pain relief.. Maybe it could still be done today or tomorrow? I know they may not be rabbit savvy, but they may be better than the vet you clearly don't agree with sorry if this isn't helpful, sending you both loads of vibes and hugs xxx

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[~ILoveMyBunny~]

I wish I had done.. there are only three vets in the area but if I'd known I'd have taken her to one of the others. When I phoned she was just going in/had just gone in so I think it's too late now but I wish I'd had the courage to speak up and say no, I'm taking her somewhere else earlier. I honestly wasn't expecting it. I thought companion care see a lot of rabbits as p@h sell them so they must know what they're doing. Plus my last cc was fantastic. The mistake I've made is assuming that all companion care surgeries must have the same practices; clearly that isn't the case.
I just want Mishka home I won't be going back there again.

 

[Pets mum]

I'm sending loads of vibes for you and your bunny. Really hope she's soon back home again xx

 

[tonibun]

You have to hope that everything will be ok and Mishka will recover quickly. I have been in similar situations and know how you are feeling, it's an awful place to be. Hoping you get some good news soon xx

 

[Graciee]

I wish I had done.. there are only three vets in the area but if I'd known I'd have taken her to one of the others. When I phoned she was just going in/had just gone in so I think it's too late now but I wish I'd had the courage to speak up and say no, I'm taking her somewhere else earlier. I honestly wasn't expecting it. I thought companion care see a lot of rabbits as p@h sell them so they must know what they're doing. Plus my last cc was fantastic. The mistake I've made is assuming that all companion care surgeries must have the same practices; clearly that isn't the case.
I just want Mishka home I won't be going back there again.

Yea I think they vary massively my local one isn't the best imo but I've heard others are great.

Hopefully everything will be fine and even though you weren't happy, it'll get you out of the current situation. Sending lots of hugs and vibes again, it's not your fault and hopefully this will be resolved. It's so tough knowing what to do for the best sometimes I know exactly how you feel there xxx

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[~ILoveMyBunny~]

Thank you so much all XX just called them and apparently she's okay, got to pick her up at 6 pm so I'll know more then. Main thing is she seems to be okay

 

[Graciee]

Thank you so much all XX just called them and apparently she's okay, got to pick her up at 6 pm so I'll know more then. Main thing is she seems to be okay

That's great I'm so glad she's okay xxx

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[Zoobec]

I’m so glad she is ok, sending more vibes for her recovery xx

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Thank you so much all XX just called them and apparently she's okay, got to pick her up at 6 pm so I'll know more then. Main thing is she seems to be okay

Phew, thank goodness. Sending lots of rapid recovery vibes for her xx

 

[nickybunny1]

Soo relieved! I couldn't wait to see an update of how she got on. Hoping for a quick recovery for her x

 

[tonibun]

Breathes a sigh of relief!

 

[Pets mum]

That's great news, she'll soon be home, sending lots of healing vibes for your girl xxx

 

[Omi]

Brilliant news You'll be pleased to get her home.

 

[HMacU2]

I'm really worried I've done there won't thing.. they're not using gas! I only found out at the last minute. My last companion care used isoflurane, I assumed this one would do the same. She said she's using a combination of three anesthetics, the only name I recognized was ketamine, and that "a lot of vets mask then down which is the wrong thing to do as it stresses then" - she also scruffed her again!

Glad she’s doing well! Just to put your mind at rest the ketamine will be the anaesthetic induction agent and if the stitch up is short she shouldn’t require any other anaesthetic gases. I know I didn’t need anything for my bunny except oxygen for her dental/scan/X-rays. I imagine the other two drugs would be a pain relief and a sedative. Even if she doesn’t need the isoflurane, I’m sure they will have supplied 100% oxygen!

 

[MightyMax]

Thank you so much all XX just called them and apparently she's okay, got to pick her up at 6 pm so I'll know more then. Main thing is she seems to be okay

I'm so relieved to hear this, as must you be

 

[Bunny Buddy]

Glad she’s doing well! Just to put your mind at rest the ketamine will be the anaesthetic induction agent and if the stitch up is short she shouldn’t require any other anaesthetic gases. I know I didn’t need anything for my bunny except oxygen for her dental/scan/X-rays. I imagine the other two drugs would be a pain relief and a sedative. Even if she doesn’t need the isoflurane, I’m sure they will have supplied 100% oxygen!

i agree with this. What the vet described of her protocol is sound especially that she says masking them down is wrong - I'd be happy with her competence ... apart from the scruffing ... I'd want to get the hell out for that reason alone!

 

[~ILoveMyBunny~]

I don't know.. Like I say the scruffing was the first bad sign for me. I don't like seeing my rabbits treated roughly and especially by a vet who should know better. Poor Mishka came out yesterday looking like she was in a state of shock. I didn't need to say anything, my Mum immediately asked what on earth happened, she looks terrified. She picked up on how terrible she looked before I said a word. That's why she wouldn't eat yesterday, this vet scared her. She was playing and eating prior to that.

As for her competence... I got halfway home with Mishka today and looked inside the carrier to see the cannula still in her ear! We had to go all the way back in heavy traffic (when poor Mishka just wants to be home) to ask them to remove it. "Oh the vet should definitely have noticed that" the receptionist said.
You think?

Ugh.. good news is she has been eating a little since she's been home. I bought her some dried petals which she has and she's also had some protexin pro fibre

 

[~ILoveMyBunny~]

Oh, I forgot, I also asked the nurse if she'd been eating; he didn't know
I then asked him if I should continue the eye drops; he didn't know. He looked up the notes and thought about it for a bit and said they probably wouldn't do any harm. Very helpful.

 

[MightyMax]

Oh, I forgot, I also asked the nurse if she'd been eating; he didn't know
I then asked him if I should continue the eye drops; he didn't know. He looked up the notes and thought about it for a bit and said they probably wouldn't do any harm. Very helpful.

Definitely a change of vet practice needed - how awful for you all

Many years ago a vet began to scruff my rabbit out of his carrier.

I said in my stern voice "No-one scruffs my rabbit" and he put him down immediately and backed off.
(Literally - I can be scary :lol

It's your call, you are paying him and he ought to treat your rabbits with respect.

Can't believe the cannula was left in either :roll: