gbwms
Young Bun
Hello,
I haven't been on this forum for a while, but I really need some other opinions on this. My rabbit, Gilbert, is pretty old ( I'm pretty sure he is around twelve, but honestly, I've lost track ) and although he is eating and drinking normally, he can't stand up on his own at all, let alone hop. He just can't seem to keep his back legs up underneath him, and it's heartbreaking to see him go in circles trying to get up in his cage. I will usually prop him up against a rolled up towel in his cage so he can eat and drink standing up. As he can't stand up properly, he often soils himself, the fur on and around his tail. I have tried making a wheelchair for him which didn't work, but found another design I was going to try. However, as far as I can tell, he doesn't seem to be in any pain, and he still loves when I pet him, like he always has. Apples are still his absolute favorite. I just can't really tell if his suffering outnumbers the things he enjoys in his life right now, or if he is in any pain. I would pay to have him euthanized, but I don't have the money for expensive treatments that would just prolong his suffering, if he is truly suffering.
Anyway, I know this is pretty long, but I would really appreciate your opinion on what I should do. Thanks
I haven't been on this forum for a while, but I really need some other opinions on this. My rabbit, Gilbert, is pretty old ( I'm pretty sure he is around twelve, but honestly, I've lost track ) and although he is eating and drinking normally, he can't stand up on his own at all, let alone hop. He just can't seem to keep his back legs up underneath him, and it's heartbreaking to see him go in circles trying to get up in his cage. I will usually prop him up against a rolled up towel in his cage so he can eat and drink standing up. As he can't stand up properly, he often soils himself, the fur on and around his tail. I have tried making a wheelchair for him which didn't work, but found another design I was going to try. However, as far as I can tell, he doesn't seem to be in any pain, and he still loves when I pet him, like he always has. Apples are still his absolute favorite. I just can't really tell if his suffering outnumbers the things he enjoys in his life right now, or if he is in any pain. I would pay to have him euthanized, but I don't have the money for expensive treatments that would just prolong his suffering, if he is truly suffering.
Anyway, I know this is pretty long, but I would really appreciate your opinion on what I should do. Thanks