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Teddy is thin.

mokwa32

mokwa32

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I have been very unwell the past 3 weeks and I am just recovering now. I took Ted out for a cuddle and he felt very thin, I can feel all his spine and his legs seen thin too, running my finger along his neck and back my finger goes up and down over his bones.

I haven't noted in recent days if he is eating hay but I know he is eating pellets and veg. But he also didn't seen as wriggly as usual being held. He normally is placid and cuddly but I can still feel his strength...

But he seemed like he just didn't have energy if you know what I mean. I looked at his teeth they seemed okay.

I don't know if I am imagining how this he is.. I'm going to take him for a vet check tomorrow.

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I hope you're feeling better and good luck for the vets tomorrow. I noticed Beano suddenly felt thinner and although her teeth looked ok as far as you can see she did have small spurs on her very back molars so it could be he needs some dental work if you haven't noticed any other symptoms like excessive drinking etc.
 
Liz47 said:
I hope you're feeling better and good luck for the vets tomorrow. I noticed Beano suddenly felt thinner and although her teeth looked ok as far as you can see she did have small spurs on her very back molars so it could be he needs some dental work if you haven't noticed any other symptoms like excessive drinking etc.
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What would excessive drinking indicate?

Thank you, it's a slow healing process but I'm getting there x

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Thank you, I'm taking him at 10.10am, fingers crossed he's okay x

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Good luck. When Doughnut was ill and lost weight my specialist suggested alfalfa hay to build her up. She loved it. I just gave her a handful a day and she got fatter!

I hope you find the root of the problem.
 
Okay.. so my worries have been confirmed, Teddy is underweight and his back top teath are very worn down, his bottom back teeth are very prominent. She weighed him at 700grams. He is going in tomorrow for dental with an awesome bunny vet, all paws crossed 😔

I am so glad I noticed!

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mokwa32 said:
Okay.. so my worries have been confirmed, Teddy is underweight and his back top teath are very worn down, his bottom back teeth are very prominent. She weighed him at 700grams. He is going in tomorrow for dental with an awesome bunny vet, all paws crossed ��

I am so glad I noticed!

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I hope his Dental goes well and I also hope that you will soon have made a full recovery xx
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I hope his Dental goes well and I also hope that you will soon have made a full recovery xx
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Thanks Jane, i have never had a bun with dental issues before so it's all new.


Thanks again, I'm on the mend slowly gaining my strength, I have my first day back at college, I hope I cope with the full day xx

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mokwa32 said:
Okay.. so my worries have been confirmed, Teddy is underweight and his back top teath are very worn down, his bottom back teeth are very prominent. She weighed him at 700grams. He is going in tomorrow for dental with an awesome bunny vet, all paws crossed 😔

I am so glad I noticed!

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Good luck with Teddy's dental! That's quite a small weight - can you feed him a few extra soaked pellets today to keep his strength up for the op?

I hope you feel much better soon too x
 
MightyMax said:
Good luck with Teddy's dental! That's quite a small weight - can you feed him a few extra soaked pellets today to keep his strength up for the op?

I hope you feel much better soon too x
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Yes good idea, I'll give him a bunch to give him a boost, might get him some veg too! Thanks for the tip!

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The vet called and said he is too underweight to do a anaesthetic so we are picking him up and we have to syringe feed him 'baby food'. It's such a worry. We are going to set up an indoor pen for him and Pony so she can give him comfort... Such a worry 😞

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mokwa32 said:
The vet called and said he is too underweight to do a anaesthetic so we are picking him up and we have to syringe feed him 'baby food'. It's such a worry. We are going to set up an indoor pen for him and Pony so she can give him comfort... Such a worry 😞

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Ah I did wonder. You have a good vet who will hold back on that, most would go ahead I fear ..

Baby food, critical care, hopefully you can get lots into him. I have found you can build a bunny back up in 3/4 days if necessary :thumb:
 
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Ah I did wonder. You have a good vet who will hold back on that, most would go ahead I fear ..

Baby food, critical care, hopefully you can get lots into him. I have found you can build a bunny back up in 3/4 days if necessary :thumb:
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Omg, I'm so upset... If I hadn't noticed he could have slipped away. Is it a good idea to have Pony his wife bun with him? They are joined at the hip. Will it help.. or hinder, will he not care if he is so unwell. Poor Ted, gutted 😞

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mokwa32 said:
The vet called and said he is too underweight to do a anaesthetic so we are picking him up and we have to syringe feed him 'baby food'. It's such a worry. We are going to set up an indoor pen for him and Pony so she can give him comfort... Such a worry 😞

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I think that most Rabbit Savvy Vets would feel the same re wanting Teddy to gain some weight before subjecting him to a GA. As I expect your Vet advised, with the supportive feeds its best to do little and often rather than to try to get too much into him at once. Little and often reduces the risk of bloating. Having him indoors will mean that he wont be burning off calories to keep warm, as would be the case outside, especially overnight. You'll also be able to keep a closer eye on exactly what he is eating for himself.

Do you have someone who could help with the feeds? As you have been so poorly yourself you do need to make sure you get some rest too. Giving intensive nursing care to a poorly Rabbit 24/7 is draining even if we are in good health ourselves.

Lots more vibes being sent for Teddy xx
 
mokwa32 said:
Omg, I'm so upset... If I hadn't noticed he could have slipped away. Is it a good idea to have Pony his wife bun with him? They are joined at the hip. Will it help.. or hinder, will he not care if he is so unwell. Poor Ted, gutted 😞

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I should take Pony in there too. I find it's comforting to them and keeps both bunnies in the picture and knowing what's going on :D

Ted will be fine with a little more fat on him, I'm sure! Have hope :)
 
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