Off to vet with Bracken. Some spare vibes please. Admitted again 8th June.

[Fluffybunny54]

Pleased to hear he came through the GA OK

I guess he will be given Metacam to come home with? My vet gives antibiotics when she sees there's a bit of ulceration x

Hi MM,
We have to carry on with the gut meds and the metacam for a little while. No antibiotics, in case it's messes up his tummy again. Vet said there was no infection in his mouth.
Bracken's having a little rest in his litter tray, so I'll leave him alone for a couple of hours. I'm going to try and catch up on some sleep too.
I really love this little bunny and he trusts me so much, so I've been on a real guilt trip this past week or so.

 

[MightyMax]

Hi MM,
We have to carry on with the gut meds and the metacam for a little while. No antibiotics, in case it's messes up his tummy again. Vet said there was no infection in his mouth.
Bracken's having a little rest in his litter tray, so I'll leave him alone for a couple of hours. I'm going to try and catch up on some sleep too.
I really love this little bunny and he trusts me so much, so I've been on a real guilt trip this past week or so.

It's very hard. With practice I hope you might find it easier not to blame yourself.

I hope you have a lovely little nap, in the knowledge that Bracken is glad to be home and will be feeling good very soon

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Thank you everyone who sent vibes for Bracken and me. They really DO work. He isn't grinding now either.

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[bunny momma]

He is so lucky to be loved by you and to get such great care.
extra vibes for you both.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Hoping to hear that Bracken has done well overnight and that he is eating a bit more now xx

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Good morning. Bracken's been running around up and down the hall. Overnight he's had some water, hay and sweetheart cabbage. Hardly any poops, appears to be passing cecos into his mouth. Occasionally grinds his teeth, but we gave him metacam and some Recovery this morning. His fur is starting to look a bit cleaner as he's washing himself a lot. All I can do is be patient and not rush him. I know he's been very sick..so any little improvement is huge for him.

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[Omi]

It's sounding a bit more promising. Lots more vibes for Bracken.

 

[MightyMax]

Good morning. Bracken's been running around up and down the hall. Overnight he's had some water, hay and sweetheart cabbage. Hardly any poops, appears to be passing cecos into his mouth. Occasionally grinds his teeth, but we gave him metacam and some Recovery this morning. His fur is starting to look a bit cleaner as he's washing himself a lot. All I can do is be patient and not rush him. I know he's been very sick..so any little improvement is huge for him.

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This is sounding promising. Vibes for more improvement today xx

 

[Zoobec]

I hope he continues to improve, sending lots more vibes for him xx

 

[Fluffybunny54]

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Here's my boy this afternoon.
Bless him. xxx

 

[Jack's-Jane]

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Here's my boy this afternoon.
Bless him. xxx

How's he doing ?

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Hi Jane, He's keeps washing his fur, then starts the tooth grinding. All I can think is that he doesn't like the taste of the paraffin that's still on his fur. He's eating little bits of cabbage, apple and grass. I think I'll give him some syringe feed in a minute. He's very much more alert than he was and he likes to play chase up the hall. I'm trying to be patient, but it's so hard. The vet said his teeth are ok, his tummy's good too. They can't find anything else wrong. It's like he's scared to start eating properly. I can't risk him filling up with gas again. I bought him a bag of burgess mint flavoured for baby buns and dwarf rabbits. If I throw some into his litter tray over the hay. He eats some.

 

[MightyMax]

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Here's my boy this afternoon.
Bless him. xxx

What a lovely photo

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Hi Jane, He's keeps washing his fur, then starts the tooth grinding. All I can think is that he doesn't like the taste of the paraffin that's still on his fur. He's eating little bits of cabbage, apple and grass. I think I'll give him some syringe feed in a minute. He's very much more alert than he was and he likes to play chase up the hall. I'm trying to be patient, but it's so hard. The vet said his teeth are ok, his tummy's good too. They can't find anything else wrong. It's like he's scared to start eating properly. I can't risk him filling up with gas again. I bought him a bag of burgess mint flavoured for baby buns and dwarf rabbits. If I throw some into his litter tray over the hay. He eats some.

Is his output getting any better ?

I cant remember if he is having Ranitidine (Zantac) as part of his treatment regime ? I mention it as when a Rabbit has been anorexic or is not eating too well gastric ulceration readily occurs. If the Rabbit is also on Metacam this can exacerbate things. Ranitidine aids the healing of gastric ulcers. It also has a prokinetic effect on the lower GI tract x

 

[MightyMax]

Hi Jane, He's keeps washing his fur, then starts the tooth grinding. All I can think is that he doesn't like the taste of the paraffin that's still on his fur. He's eating little bits of cabbage, apple and grass. I think I'll give him some syringe feed in a minute. He's very much more alert than he was and he likes to play chase up the hall. I'm trying to be patient, but it's so hard. The vet said his teeth are ok, his tummy's good too. They can't find anything else wrong. It's like he's scared to start eating properly. I can't risk him filling up with gas again. I bought him a bag of burgess mint flavoured for baby buns and dwarf rabbits. If I throw some into his litter tray over the hay. He eats some.

I have to say that paraffin doesn't taste good.

I'm glad he's eating the baby Burgess - mine like that mint flavour too

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Is his output getting any better ?

I cant remember if he is having Ranitidine (Zantac) as part of his treatment regime ? I mention it as when a Rabbit has been anorexic or is not eating too well gastric ulceration readily occurs. If the Rabbit is also on Metacam this can exacerbate things. Ranitidine aids the healing of gastric ulcers. It also has a prokinetic effect on the lower GI tract x

Yes he has Zantac and Emeprid.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Yes he has Zantac and Emeprid.

That one's covered then xx

 

[Fluffybunny54]

That one's covered then xx

I've given him some Zantac, he's allowed 0.4 ml twice a day. I must admit, it's easier to get into him than the emeprid. He smells nice and minty now. Just ran off up the hall again. The carpet needs a good shampoo but will have to wait because he likes me rolling around on the floor with him. He sits on my back and buzzes in my ear, when I lay down. He's such a little fighter.

 

[MightyMax]

Yes he has Zantac and Emeprid.

:thumb:

It's unlikely he will get a gastric ulcer, as a rabbit's stomach acid is very high to begin with, but I can see your vet is across all this

 

[Jack's-Jane]

I've given him some Zantac, he's allowed 0.4 ml twice a day. I must admit, it's easier to get into him than the emeprid. He smells nice and minty now. Just ran off up the hall again. The carpet needs a good shampoo but will have to wait because he likes me rolling around on the floor with him. He sits on my back and buzzes in my ear, when I lay down. He's such a little fighter.

Zantac does taste minty !! I take it myself. Bracken sounds to be a real character