Widget has a strange illness. Help! .....UPDATE post 28

[Jack's-Jane]

We're just back from vet. Widget is so much brighter. The vet was one who was in the hospital when Widget was admitted. Vet said he was pleased to see how good Widget is looking. It really was touch and go last week and that Widge had a huge lesion in his throat. Vet didn't want to upset Widge so just felt him all over today and didn't attempt to look down his throat. He gave him another injection and said they don't want to suddenly stop the antibiotics, risking a relapse. We go back next Tuesday. Widge is now lying on the cold concrete in the shade in the garden, with Ginny in attendance. Funny pair!

What a huge relief that Widget has responded so well to the antibiotic. How he came to contract the infection will remain another of life's mysteries ! x

 

[MightyMax]

We're just back from vet. Widget is so much brighter. The vet was one who was in the hospital when Widget was admitted. Vet said he was pleased to see how good Widget is looking. It really was touch and go last week and that Widge had a huge lesion in his throat. Vet didn't want to upset Widge so just felt him all over today and didn't attempt to look down his throat. He gave him another injection and said they don't want to suddenly stop the antibiotics, risking a relapse. We go back next Tuesday. Widge is now lying on the cold concrete in the shade in the garden, with Ginny in attendance. Funny pair!

I'm so glad the treatment is working FB :wave:

It's good to know we have these expert vets on hand should we need them

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Thanks everyone. I can remember, as a child, my Aunty Hazel, who was animal mad, getting upset when her vet would often say, "I'm so sorry, but there's nothing we can do for him/her and the kindest thing is to let him/her go. "
Thank goodness we've come such a long way with veterinary care nowadays.

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[Omi]

So pleased to see this latest update about Widget. Topping up the vibes for him.

 

[MightyMax]

Thanks everyone. I can remember, as a child, my Aunty Hazel, who was animal mad, getting upset when her vet would often say, "I'm so sorry, but there's nothing we can do for him/her and the kindest thing is to let him/her go. "
Thank goodness we've come such a long way with veterinary care nowadays.

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You might me surprised that a lot of vets still say this! And rabbit savvy ones at that - because they don't know what to do. However, we know we can find information easily, and talk on Forums like this, and find vets who will help us in our bunny's hour of need.

I'm really thankful for them

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Thanks everyone. I can remember, as a child, my Aunty Hazel, who was animal mad, getting upset when her vet would often say, "I'm so sorry, but there's nothing we can do for him/her and the kindest thing is to let him/her go. "
Thank goodness we've come such a long way with veterinary care nowadays.

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I think Rabbit Veterinary Medicine has progressed a long way over the last 10-15 years. Not as quickly as in other Species, but better than it was. I think that it is the Exotics part of the VM Syllabus that needs changing as it is still such a small part of the course. It is really only if an individual Vet opts to specialise in Exotics that they take it upon themselves to further their knowledge of Exotics.

My Vet and her colleagues will always offer me a Referral to an Exotics Specialist if a case exceeds their own expertise. I am lucky in that respect.

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Widget and I have been back to the vet this morning. I had to get hubby to take me as I was so stressed out and feeling horrendously sick. It's been four weeks with Widget's illness. The vet was pleased with him. His lungs were lovely and clear and his eyes are bright, his weight has gone up. He now weighs 1.83 kgs. His regular weight should be 2.3kgs. He went down to 0.98kg. He still feels very boney under all the fluffy fur. He's still quieter than normal and sleeps for longer. I got some Recovery to give him to help build him up.
He had another Alamycin injection, this is hopefully his last. The vet also removed what I thought was a scab in his nostril, it wasn't a scab, it was a 'bogie'! Trust Widget! Just a revue next week. See how he's doing! What a relief,

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[Omi]

Good news about Widget. I hope you're feeling a lot better too.

 

[tonibun]

Good news. Hopefully he will carry on getting back to his normal weight as time goes by. :thumb:

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Widget and I have been back to the vet this morning. I had to get hubby to take me as I was so stressed out and feeling horrendously sick. It's been four weeks with Widget's illness. The vet was pleased with him. His lungs were lovely and clear and his eyes are bright, his weight has gone up. He now weighs 1.83 kgs. His regular weight should be 2.3kgs. He went down to 0.98kg. He still feels very boney under all the fluffy fur. He's still quieter than normal and sleeps for longer. I got some Recovery to give him to help build him up.
He had another Alamycin injection, this is hopefully his last. The vet also removed what I thought was a scab in his nostril, it wasn't a scab, it was a 'bogie'! Trust Widget! Just a revue next week. See how he's doing! What a relief,

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The weight gain is great and hopefully that will continue. As he really was very poorly I think it will take a bit more time for him to get fully back to normal. Thank goodness your Vet is so on the ball xx

 

[MightyMax]

Widget and I have been back to the vet this morning. I had to get hubby to take me as I was so stressed out and feeling horrendously sick. It's been four weeks with Widget's illness. The vet was pleased with him. His lungs were lovely and clear and his eyes are bright, his weight has gone up. He now weighs 1.83 kgs. His regular weight should be 2.3kgs. He went down to 0.98kg. He still feels very boney under all the fluffy fur. He's still quieter than normal and sleeps for longer. I got some Recovery to give him to help build him up.
He had another Alamycin injection, this is hopefully his last. The vet also removed what I thought was a scab in his nostril, it wasn't a scab, it was a 'bogie'! Trust Widget! Just a revue next week. See how he's doing! What a relief,

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Oh great relief all around!

I'm glad his weight has gone up. It's amazing how much we love to see our skinny little ones put on weight

 

[Fluffybunny54]

Thank you everyone for your support, interest and good wishes. It's been a trying time. I was so tired and stressed this morning, so I went to bed after hubby went to work at 1 o'clock. I managed to get 3 hours sleep. I'm up and about now. Widget and Ginny are both flaked out in their usual muddle. I put a clean litter tray in for Heather and Rosie. Put tortoise away for the night. I've even steamed the kitchen floor, so I'm feeling relieved and more relaxed. Going to clean my parrots and hamster out this evening. Hopefully I should have a better night tonight.
Thank you, especially to Jane. You are so kind. We all need your input, you're so knowledgeable and understanding.

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[Jack's-Jane]

Thank you everyone for your support, interest and good wishes. It's been a trying time. I was so tired and stressed this morning, so I went to bed after hubby went to work at 1 o'clock. I managed to get 3 hours sleep. I'm up and about now. Widget and Ginny are both flaked out in their usual muddle. I put a clean litter tray in for Heather and Rosie. Put tortoise away for the night. I've even steamed the kitchen floor, so I'm feeling relieved and more relaxed. Going to clean my parrots and hamster out this evening. Hopefully I should have a better night tonight.
Thank you, especially to Jane. You are so kind. We all need your input, you're so knowledgeable and understanding.

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Thank you I am so glad that Widget has recovered. It really is so stressful when one of our Rabbits is seriously ill and when for a while not even a Vet can tell us whether the Rabbit can pull through.

I am now going to follow Ginny and Widget's example and flake out in my usual muddle !!

 

[MightyMax]

Thank you everyone for your support, interest and good wishes. It's been a trying time. I was so tired and stressed this morning, so I went to bed after hubby went to work at 1 o'clock. I managed to get 3 hours sleep. I'm up and about now. Widget and Ginny are both flaked out in their usual muddle. I put a clean litter tray in for Heather and Rosie. Put tortoise away for the night. I've even steamed the kitchen floor, so I'm feeling relieved and more relaxed. Going to clean my parrots and hamster out this evening. Hopefully I should have a better night tonight.
Thank you, especially to Jane. You are so kind. We all need your input, you're so knowledgeable and understanding.

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I hope you sleep tonight after your afternoon nappette

It's emotionally draining keeping animals, that's for sure