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My little gorgeous Sweep has had to be PTS today

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Pandora1

Warren Scout
Hi all

Just to update you ( I have previous threads on Sweeps ear infection and dental). My lovely boy at the age of 10 has had to be PTS today. He has had an ear infection since April, which was problematical. He had a dental in June and after only 5 weeks was showing signs of not eating again. The tooth had dropped out and his opposing tooth was starting to overgrow. However in the last 2 - 3 days he has been turning round in circles, not really knowing where he is (he has cataracts also) also he had been eye flickering, which I thought was scanning. The vet said that the ear infection has caused some neurological damage and it would get worse as he would lose his balance and feel sick without being able to be sick.

We didn't want to put him through another dental with all his other problems and had to let him go. It is such a hard decision to make but we know that it is the right one for him. We are so upset and will miss him so much. He had a partner who is younger by a couple of years so she will be inside with us and I will keep an eye on her.

Pandora
 
I think you made the right decision, putting Sweep's needs before your own. That is a selfless act of love

RIP Sweep xx
 
I am so very sorry :cry:

You did absolutly the right thing - but I know that won't help the hurt you must be feeling right now. Mega hugs to you.

Binky free Sweep.
 
So sorry you've had to make such a hard decision, but you have done the right thing x
RIP Sweep
 
I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your friend. I know only too well how hard this is. You have done the right thing, and put his needs before your own.
Binky free little Sweep xxx
 
So sorry for your loss.
Rabbits don't often make 10 without an awful lot of love and care! Take care and noserubs to Sweeps partner. Xx
 
Sleep tight angel.

It is the hardest decision ever to make, but the ultimate sign of true love
 
Thank you so much for all your replies, it is very much appreciated. I know you all understand how it must feel. It is heartbreaking and I feel so sorry for Poppy. What can I do to help her, she is inside with us, I cant bear leaving her outside on her own.

Pandora
 
How sad :cry: binky free Sweep.

Extra TLC for Poppy will help I'm sure. Maybe a teddy bear to cuddle up to at night unless she will chew/rip it?
 
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