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Raven needs vibes dental 1/10/22 post 232
- Thread starter bunny momma
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MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
2 weeks until a dental? Jeez, that's pretty good considering your location. But still quite worrying. Is yours a smallish town? Our vet here (for any appointment) can take at least a month to get you in...if not two. 
Really hope Raven will be okay till then. Does he eat/like kale at all? This was Mimzy's go to whenever eating/pooping became difficult as well as dandelion. But it has to be something that Raven tolerates well due to it's high oxalate content. It can be hard on a bun with weak kidney function or delicate tummy.
Sending stable vibes for your little man. xxxxx
Really hope Raven will be okay till then. Does he eat/like kale at all? This was Mimzy's go to whenever eating/pooping became difficult as well as dandelion. But it has to be something that Raven tolerates well due to it's high oxalate content. It can be hard on a bun with weak kidney function or delicate tummy.
Sending stable vibes for your little man. xxxxx
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
2 weeks until a dental? Jeez, that's pretty good considering your location. But still quite worrying. Is yours a smallish town? Our vet here (for any appointment) can take at least a month to get you in...if not two.
Really hope Raven will be okay till then. Does he eat/like kale at all? This was Mimzy's go to whenever eating/pooping became difficult as well as dandelion. But it has to be something that Raven tolerates well due to it's high oxalate content. It can be hard on a bun with weak kidney function or delicate tummy.
Sending stable vibes for your little man. xxxxx
I live between two large cities, yet only a couple vets take rabbits. Raven does not give much warning when his teeth bother him and he was on medicam already.. He only likes dandelions and carrot greens, though both hard to find in supermarkets, often poor quality. He is drinking a lot and pees lots too when he is feeling his best. If necessary , I will give recovery food. My concern with waiting is his spurs will grow worse.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
I am really shocked that over there a Rabbit needing a Dental has to wait two weeks for treatment :shock: AFAIK here such a situation is classified as an emergency given how Dental problems in Rabbits can quickly result in Gut Stasis. What a horrible situation for you to be in
AFAIK here such a situation is classified as an emergency given how Dental problems in Rabbits can quickly result in Gut Stasis. What a horrible situation for you to be in
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Yeah, it is longer than I expected too. After the call he began eating some hay and a few pellets, in addition to greens, so I hope he keeps his guts moving . He is on list to call if they have a cancellation next week. I have recovery food and motility meds if needed,yet hope not necessary.I am really shocked that over there a Rabbit needing a Dental has to wait two weeks for treatment :shock:
His teeth get thin,needlelike points that break off easily during dental and then are made smooth. I wish there was something Raven could chew to break the points himself.
keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Yeah, sounds like it'd be an easy fix it if was possible!
Poor Raven and poor you, hope you get a cancellation that suits you.
MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
I hate waiting for cancellations. Jenna waited months for her eye surgery and we were on the cancellation list and it was maddening because it seemed like she was just getting sicker and having more pain...I was terrified she wouldn't make it to the day. But thanks to the pandemic our vets still haven't caught up to the caseload. That's why 2 weeks surprised me, we have a much longer wait time and we're a dinky little nowhere town. :?
Is your vet short staffed? We lost a lot of doctors during lockdown and haven't been able to bring in any new ones. I don't understand why there's such a shortage of them, unless they take government subsistence, which is why lots of folks would just as soon not work these days.
Really hope they can get Raven in sooner. Will keep our paws crossed for you. xxxxx
Jenna waited months for her eye surgery and we were on the cancellation list and it was maddening because it seemed like she was just getting sicker and having more pain...I was terrified she wouldn't make it to the day. But thanks to the pandemic our vets still haven't caught up to the caseload. That's why 2 weeks surprised me, we have a much longer wait time and we're a dinky little nowhere town. :?Is your vet short staffed? We lost a lot of doctors during lockdown and haven't been able to bring in any new ones. I don't understand why there's such a shortage of them, unless they take government subsistence, which is why lots of folks would just as soon not work these days.
Really hope they can get Raven in sooner. Will keep our paws crossed for you. xxxxx
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Vet had cancellation for this morning and offered Raven the slot first.. For several years, my vet is only one at the practice who does bunnies/exotics.
I am glad he does not have to wait for his dental, yet am asking for vibes that he recovers well. It can take him a long time to resume eating after dentals and is quite worrysome.
I am glad he does not have to wait for his dental, yet am asking for vibes that he recovers well. It can take him a long time to resume eating after dentals and is quite worrysome.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I hate waiting for cancellations.
Is your vet short staffed? We lost a lot of doctors during lockdown and haven't been able to bring in any new ones. I don't understand why there's such a shortage of them, unless they take government subsistence, which is why lots of folks would just as soon not work these days.
Really hope they can get Raven in sooner. Will keep our paws crossed for you. xxxxx
I am sorry you had such a long wait. Raven getting dental today. We have lots of dog/cat vets and even an animal eye care practice with two vets,just a very limited supply of rabbits/exotics vets at a time when more people have such pets.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
I hope all goes well for Raven and that his recovery is less problematic this time x
keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Best wishes for Raven's swift recovery xx
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
So glad they fit him in! Sending vibes for a swift recovery x
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you friends. Raven was not given sedation meds, just gas ga and he ate his greens at the vets and was nibbling hay. He was pooping lots too.
He needed dental without doubt and his needle points rest on his gums and were starting to irritate cheeks on upders and were going upward on tongue side of lowers.
Raven will continue to need regular dentals, so I hope this protocol will work well so his future will be better for all.
He got medicam at vets, yet told to give more tonight. He is nibbling hay and more greens and hope he continues to eat and drink.
He needed dental without doubt and his needle points rest on his gums and were starting to irritate cheeks on upders and were going upward on tongue side of lowers.
Raven will continue to need regular dentals, so I hope this protocol will work well so his future will be better for all.
He got medicam at vets, yet told to give more tonight. He is nibbling hay and more greens and hope he continues to eat and drink.
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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Hopefully Raven will be a lot more comfortable now x
