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When should I return to the vet

No he's not really happy about the surgery as its the very last thing he wants to
https://www.cjhall-vets.co.uk/
I was referred to them by my vets and to be honest they have been fantastic, as Cairo has lost even more weight, now .822 kg we're just about at last chance saloon... The spaying was my suggestion as she was booked in the following week, he was OK with it
 
Tootingrob said:
No he's not really happy about the surgery as its the very last thing he wants to
https://www.cjhall-vets.co.uk/
I was referred to them by my vets and to be honest they have been fantastic, as Cairo has lost even more weight, now .822 kg we're just about at last chance saloon... The spaying was my suggestion as she was booked in the following week, he was OK with it
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Well CJ Hall are Exotics Specialists. I really hope all will go well.
 
Cairo is hanging on in there but he's a long way from good. So few bits I've managed to get wrong and hopefully I'll be able to explain. He went in this morning and his leg issue isn't EC but most likely a prolapsed disc. Not a fracture as they did a few x-rays. The large mass is not poop but puss from an absyst. The absyst is large and at the point where the Cerum meets the small intestine, worst news was it had attached itself to a blood vessel feeding the small intestine. This absyst has been removed along with another also in the Cecum as well as the solidified puss. Part of the Cecum has also been removed. The 3rd absyt can't be reached and is in his pancreas (I think) Against the odds he's survived the surgery and is comfortable, he is on super antibiotics as well as the usual pain medication and will be touch and go for the next 24/48 hours. We need the infections to clear, his new reworked digest system to work hopefully and that the blood vessel still works. The odds are still not fantastic but he now has a chance of a normal life. His sister Cookie was spayed just beforehand and is doing really well.
 
Oh goodness poor boy. I hope that despite the very grave odds he will pull through. I am glad that your Doe is doing well after her spay.
 
Oh poor boy, he sounds a little fighter to have come this far, really hope he pulls through. Sending a million vibes for him xxx
 
Sad sad news I'm afraid, Cairo made it through the night but a few minutes ago his heart gave out due to the infections and he passed away. Lost my lovely little boy 😢
 
Tootingrob said:
Sad sad news I'm afraid, Cairo made it through the night but a few minutes ago his heart gave out due to the infections and he passed away. Lost my lovely little boy ��
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I am so, so sorry. I must admit that I was amazed that the Vet attempted such major surgery on a Rabbit who was already so sick and had another health problem too.Also that you were told a prolapsed disc would heal itself. It wouldn’t . Your boy is now at peace and hopefully in time the memories you have of him will focus more on the happy times than just his final illness.

I also hope that your Doe will give you some comfort as you focus on caring for her as she recovers from her spay.

RIP Cairo :love: :cry: :love:
 
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