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Need advice on treating surviving buns - RIP Pixie :( Bunny suddenly quadriplegic
- Thread starter adorabun
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Not sure if these links will be of any use
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Floppy_Rabbit_Syndrome.htm
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Micronutrient/Hypokalaemia_Rabbits.htm
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm
It is a very strange condition/illness.
ralphus maximus!
Alpha Buck
leesabuntine
Warren Scout
Little Pixie bunny is in my prayers and will be everyday!
Take a print out of the website info on Floppy Rabbit Syndrome with you to your vet incase they dnt no much about it.
And remember ultimately it is your decision on the best option for Pixie. I have had 2 vets tell me to put George to sleep and that he would never even slightly recover from his condition....and that was 6 weeks ago. The difference is night and day!
Will check this post ion the morning and hopefully there will be some positive news.
PS. Try eat and rest as much as possible (i know its easier said than done) as Pixie is going to need his mummy to be strong and well to fight along with him.x
I rang the vet the minute they opened this morning, she was busy and I was left hanging till 11:20 am; my nerves are shot. Thankfully it was good news! The vet was fearing for the worst, but he's actually improved a bit! He's now pooping and peeing on his own and has a small amount of feeling and movement back! HURRAH! He's still not eating though, so is on syringe feeding. I don't blame him though, he's probably depressed. Hopefully that won't turn into a big issue. I mentioned to her about Floppy Rabbit Syndrome and she'd already thought of that, and has been giving him vitamin E. More blood tests for "unusual" causes are being done today too (not cheap, but he's worth it!).
Needless to say I'm absolutely over the moon! He's not out of the woods yet though, so please keep sending vibes for him to keep improving! Thanks so much everyone!
leesabuntine
Warren Scout
Lets hope it continues.
get well soon bunny hugs coming Pixies way!!!!
Gemmapookie
Wise Old Thumper
Oh no
Ive been following Pixies story and was so happy to hear he'd started to improve Sending tons of vibes that your little man makes it out of his coma xxxxxxxxxx
