Unvaccinated rabbits with Myxi

[Daedalus]

Is he eating anything for himself at all ?

No. He shows a little interest moving his mouth around the food but doesn't actually try eating it. He has a bowl of college in his cage and this morning it had been either nibbled or spread around a bit - very hard to tell as there was a very similar amount to that I had put in but over the cage floor as well.

With the rapid weightloss and now the increased drinking I would check him regularly for signs of dehydration. It is possible that his kidneys are failing and if he is systemically dehydrated (can happen even if drinking A LOT if the kidneys fail) he will feel dreadful. Signs to look out for are tenting of the skin, sunken looking eyes and a 'stale urine' smell to the breath. If you note any one of these I would urge you to contact the Vet immediately.

Thanks, I'll certainly keep an eye on these - he seems OK at the moment. His drinking isn't massive amounts, more that he has started to use his bowl more (until he was ill he had always had water in a bottle and so isn't used to the bowl).

Dave

 

[Jack's-Jane]

No. He shows a little interest moving his mouth around the food but doesn't actually try eating it. He has a bowl of college in his cage and this morning it had been either nibbled or spread around a bit - very hard to tell as there was a very similar amount to that I had put in but over the cage floor as well.

Thanks, I'll certainly keep an eye on these - he seems OK at the moment. His drinking isn't massive amounts, more that he has started to use his bowl more (until he was ill he had always had water in a bottle and so isn't used to the bowl).

Dave

He may be using a bowl as he has a sore mouth caused by the Myxo.

What pain relief is he on and at what dose ?

 

[bunniemum]

Really sorry to hear about Jack, and so hope Harry starts to make some improvement very soon.

 

[lauraj27]

Only just seen this and I am so sorry for your loss, it sounds as though you have been doing everything humanly possible and I hope Harry gets through this - sedning mega vibes

 

[poppy'n'rose]

Hope Harry gets well soon, from what i hear it can be a slow and hard slog to get them well again.

 

[Daedalus]

He may be using a bowl as he has a sore mouth caused by the Myxo.

Yes, I think that this is the case - and is also contributing to his non-eating. As well I think that as pedant see it is easier to find the bowl than the bottle.

What pain relief is he on and at what dose ?

Metacam 1.5mg/ml 1.2ml once per day (12kg dog rate).

David

 

[parsnipbun]

grated carrot is soft and attractive.

myxi means they loose the sense of smell so that they are not attracted to food plus of course it can be painful if they have nodules on the mouth.

grated carrot is soft wet and smelly (its sugary as well but you cant have everything . . )

or grated pear etc


as long as he is gettig other foods with more fibre and pro biotics (recovery food etc) then grated veg and even fruit will not hurt . .

 

[Daedalus]

Thanks to everyone for your support. I really appreciate it.

Dave

 

[Roseberry]

So sad about Jack and he was doing so well. Evil evil myxy.......

Sending you the best of vibes for Harry, he must be strong to have got this far and I hope he can continue to fight the evilness of the disease...

 

[Roseberry]

grated carrot is soft and attractive.

myxi means they loose the sense of smell so that they are not attracted to food plus of course it can be painful if they have nodules on the mouth.

grated carrot is soft wet and smelly (its sugary as well but you cant have everything . . )

or grated pear etc


as long as he is gettig other foods with more fibre and pro biotics (recovery food etc) then grated veg and even fruit will not hurt . .

Id just go with the fruit, anything to get energy and nutrients into him and it might cheer him up, thats the most important thing, never mind about teeth problems in the short term!

 

[parsnipbun]

Id just go with the fruit, anything to get energy and nutrients into him and it might cheer him up, thats the most important thing, never mind about teeth problems in the short term!

the sugar is a hazard for the guts bacteria balance - not the teeth.

 

[HoppingBinky]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know how you feel as i'm also nursing a bun with myxi who missed is jab due to illness a few weeks ago. I pray that your bun makes it as sadly i don't think mine will.
Sending loads of vibes for him and hugs to you.xxxx

 

[Daedalus]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know how you feel as i'm also nursing a bun with myxi who missed is jab due to illness a few weeks ago. I pray that your bun makes it as sadly i don't think mine will.
Sending loads of vibes for him and hugs to you.xxxx

Thanks. Wishing you all the best with your rabbit as to be honest I don't think mine will make it either.

Dave

 

[HoppingBinky]

I wish you all the luck in the world sadly my bun was loosing his fight last night so i chose to help him to the bridge this morning . I do so much hope your bun rally's round if you need to talk or anything please PM me my thoughts, prayers and vibes are with you both.xxxxx

 

[Jack's-Jane]

I wish you all the luck in the world sadly my bun was loosing his fight last night so i chose to help him to the bridge this morning . I do so much hope your bun rally's round if you need to talk or anything please PM me my thoughts, prayers and vibes are with you both.xxxxx

I am very sorry

 

[Roseberry]

the sugar is a hazard for the guts bacteria balance - not the teeth.

:shock:

 

[Daedalus]

Day 21 - the final day

Unfortunately my lovely Harry Hare passed away peacefully this morning.

He had clearly deteriorated significantly last night and after feeding him I just sat with him on my lap. He again seemed to be really content with being cuddled and from the warmth from my lap and his blanket and both of us fell asleep in the chair. I didn't put him back in his cage until I woke up again about 1am This morning he had his feed and again I sat with him for a while. He stretched out and died a few moments after I put him back in his cage.

I'm truly sad to have lost them but glad that I tried to give them a chance, even though their odds were never good. Thank you all for the help and support I have had over this horrible time.

Dave

 

[Mischief and Tinker's Mum]

Aw I am very sorry that you lost them both. They sure put up a good fight and I admire you for going all the way with them trying to help them through it. Night night bunnies, binky free. Xx

 

[HoppingBinky]

I am so sorry, you tried so hard and they both knew how much you loved them sending massive hugs to you. Binky free little bunnies together again.xxxx

 

[parsnipbun]

I am so very sorry - I know how it feels to have fought and lost side by side and soul by soul with a beloved rabbit against this dreadful disease.