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Charlie Bear in Stasis

loobers25

loobers25

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My Charlie has really gone downhill over night and has stopped eating completely. We did have an appointment with JC Saturday but Charlie won't make that. I'm stressing out as I have no money . I really hope they will let us pay the bill end of this month. I hope they consider the fact we have always paid our vet bills in full and will give us a chance :( I have to see a locum today. I'm really really stressed I've been up all night

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Not sleeping makes things 100 times worse. Good luck with your appointment today. I think you'll be fine about payment - i know other people have found Anton Vets helpful.
 
I hope the appointment goes well, I am sure if it is your regular vet they will be understanding about the money so I wouldn't worry about that. As Babsie says, no sleep means everything seems worse.

Sending lots of vibes for Charlie and hugs to you xx
 
Thank you every one. We have an appointment 10.20 today . Will keep you all updated x

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loobers25 said:
My Charlie has really gone downhill over night and has stopped eating completely. We did have an appointment with JC Saturday but Charlie won't make that. I'm stressing out as I have no money . I really hope they will let us pay the bill end of this month. I hope they consider the fact we have always paid our vet bills in full and will give us a chance :( I have to see a locum today. I'm really really stressed I've been up all night

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I have your PM, and will reply xx Take care, my thoughts are with you xx
 
Charlie is in the bunny hospital. They are going to try and get him eating again. Fingers crossed. Borrowing the money of a family member so I will try and sleep tonight x

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loobers25 said:
Charlie is in the bunny hospital. They are going to try and get him eating again. Fingers crossed. Borrowing the money of a family member so I will try and sleep tonight x

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Sending more vibes for him and hugs for you xx
 
loobers25 said:
Charlie is in the bunny hospital. They are going to try and get him eating again. Fingers crossed. Borrowing the money of a family member so I will try and sleep tonight x

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I hope that he will respond well to treatment and be able to return home tomorrow XX
 
Hope charlie picks up in the hospital, know how your feeling, was up also last night with getting hold of my boy and putting him in bed with me, while I just massaged his tummy, he picking up now hope Charlie does soon to xx
 
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Hope charlie picks up in the hospital, know how your feeling, was up also last night with getting hold of my boy and putting him in bed with me, while I just massaged his tummy, he picking up now hope Charlie does soon to xx
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Thank you mini lop. We set up camp in our bedroom to keep an eye on him last night. I will get an update around half seven xx
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Early update! The vets called. Charlie has eaten hay and some carrot but no poops yet . She said sleep well tonight. Will contact me tomorrow for a plan if he starts eating. I need to get his arthritis under control so he doesn't go into this again xx

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Poor Charlie! Glad to hear he's eaten something though, that's a good sign!
Thinking of you both. I hope he picks up soon.
I don't know if there's much evidence to support how useful they actually are but I used to give Willow Oxbow Joint Support and they seemed to really make a difference to her. I've heard others say the same but I'm not sure how much actual evidence there is to them working? Certainly not a replacement for meds but possibly something to look into to go alongside? I don't know, might not be any good to you but just thought I'd mention as Willow certainly seemed to move easier in her older age after she'd been on them for a while.
 
~ILoveMyBunny~ said:
Poor Charlie! Glad to hear he's eaten something though, that's a good sign!
Thinking of you both. I hope he picks up soon.
I don't know if there's much evidence to support how useful they actually are but I used to give Willow Oxbow Joint Support and they seemed to really make a difference to her. I've heard others say the same but I'm not sure how much actual evidence there is to them working? Certainly not a replacement for meds but possibly something to look into to go alongside? I don't know, might not be any good to you but just thought I'd mention as Willow certainly seemed to move easier in her older age after she'd been on them for a while.
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He has science selective joint care at the moment and he will not eat any. Even before stasis. I will try oxbow thank you xx

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Hope you receive some good news from the Vet this morning and that CB will be able to return home. I expect the Vet will suggest a treatment plan for his Arthritis. This may include giving him daily anti-inflammatory analgesia -eg Metacam

Additional complimentary therapies that can be useful for managing arthritis are acupuncture and cold laser therapy. My Vet offers both

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/acupuncture/

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/laser-therapy-amazing/

A bit more reading material related to Arthritic Rabbits :

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/rabbit-arthritis/

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/arthritis.html

http://www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/pet-factsheets/Factsheets/Otherpets/24_290501.shtml

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Bone_diseases/Osteo/arthritis.htm
 
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