Sarahbun
Mama Doe
Just thought I would let you know we took Mr Pickle to a vet today who has RWAF gold recommendation. She did such a thorough examination and unfortunately she noticed three things (our previous vet had not noticed any of these). She found a mass in his lower abdomen near his liver and spleen), she said his inner eyelids were pale and his bowel sounds were significantly louder than normal (like they were trying to compensate). She has suggested he have x-rays and ultrasound under GA next week. At the moment he is eating and pooping but still belly rubbing the ground every so often. We have him booked in next week (just shy of £500! -starting to wish we had insurance now) and then we will decide next steps e.g.surgery or not. It's really tough, he is at least 6 years old and as he seems so well the majority of the time it's going to be a tough decision as to how far we go and risks of surgery if needed. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I know are other rabbits have had gas on and off but never to such an extent and certainly not the increasing pattern of occurrence like we are seeing with Mr Pickle. I hope you see a good vet and fingers crossed the outcome is a positive one x
I hope Mr Pickle's okay. I've only just read this as I've come on to post an update so sorry for the late reply xx