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Bobby

Thank you everyone.
Karen very kindly took us to see Charlotte. Wish, of course, that it had been JC. Xray (conscious as he is so quiet) shows, as well as his arthritis, some problem with his spine, as if it has twisted and perhaps is catching a nerve. Thankfully no fracture. Have Tramadol - and Metacam of course - and she said to give it until Monday to see whether there is any improvement. He is obviously lying in his own wee and poo, so can't let it go longer than that. I'm also to give him 'physio' to gently put his legs back where they should be. Will go get a Snugglesafe tomorrow. Thank you, K, for reminding me of these. Seeing JC on Monday evening - hoping against hope ...
Thank you, again, for offers of help and for thinking of us.
 
Topping up the vibes for Bobby and hugs on their way for you, Babsie. I pray he will improve by Monday. xxxxxxx
 
Babsie said:
Thank you everyone.
Karen very kindly took us to see Charlotte. Wish, of course, that it had been JC. Xray (conscious as he is so quiet) shows, as well as his arthritis, some problem with his spine, as if it has twisted and perhaps is catching a nerve. Thankfully no fracture. Have Tramadol - and Metacam of course - and she said to give it until Monday to see whether there is any improvement. He is obviously lying in his own wee and poo, so can't let it go longer than that. I'm also to give him 'physio' to gently put his legs back where they should be. Will go get a Snugglesafe tomorrow. Thank you, K, for reminding me of these. Seeing JC on Monday evening - hoping against hope ...
Thank you, again, for offers of help and for thinking of us.
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I'm glad the X-ray wasn't worrying. One relief at least.

Do you think you'll be able to manage giving him the physio?

I hope JC will be able to suggest positive stuff on Monday. Not too long to wait x
 
Babsie said:
Thank you everyone.
Karen very kindly took us to see Charlotte. Wish, of course, that it had been JC. Xray (conscious as he is so quiet) shows, as well as his arthritis, some problem with his spine, as if it has twisted and perhaps is catching a nerve. Thankfully no fracture. Have Tramadol - and Metacam of course - and she said to give it until Monday to see whether there is any improvement. He is obviously lying in his own wee and poo, so can't let it go longer than that. I'm also to give him 'physio' to gently put his legs back where they should be. Will go get a Snugglesafe tomorrow. Thank you, K, for reminding me of these. Seeing JC on Monday evening - hoping against hope ...
Thank you, again, for offers of help and for thinking of us.
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When Darwin was lying in his own wee / poo we used Pampers baby change mats in a large /shallow cardboard box. I don't know if something like this could be useful.

All the best to you and little Bobby x
 
Babsie said:
Thank you everyone.
Karen very kindly took us to see Charlotte. Wish, of course, that it had been JC. Xray (conscious as he is so quiet) shows, as well as his arthritis, some problem with his spine, as if it has twisted and perhaps is catching a nerve. Thankfully no fracture. Have Tramadol - and Metacam of course - and she said to give it until Monday to see whether there is any improvement. He is obviously lying in his own wee and poo, so can't let it go longer than that. I'm also to give him 'physio' to gently put his legs back where they should be. Will go get a Snugglesafe tomorrow. Thank you, K, for reminding me of these. Seeing JC on Monday evening - hoping against hope ...
Thank you, again, for offers of help and for thinking of us.
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I really hope that the Tramadol brings some relief in his symptoms. I am sure that you are really worried about him. In some cases Acupuncture and/or cold laser therapy can be beneficial for spinal/nerve problems, but I completely understand that this may not be appropriate or possible in Bobby's situation.
 
Babsie said:
Thank you everyone.
Karen very kindly took us to see Charlotte. Wish, of course, that it had been JC. Xray (conscious as he is so quiet) shows, as well as his arthritis, some problem with his spine, as if it has twisted and perhaps is catching a nerve. Thankfully no fracture. Have Tramadol - and Metacam of course - and she said to give it until Monday to see whether there is any improvement. He is obviously lying in his own wee and poo, so can't let it go longer than that. I'm also to give him 'physio' to gently put his legs back where they should be. Will go get a Snugglesafe tomorrow. Thank you, K, for reminding me of these. Seeing JC on Monday evening - hoping against hope ...
Thank you, again, for offers of help and for thinking of us.
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Hi babsie, this is exactly what my Charlie had . I left a snuggle safe at anton vets along with all charlies carrier and belongings. I'm actually going their right now for rhd2 vacs. If they still have it I will get it for you aswell as his supplements xx

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I have always crushed tramadol and added it to food. Just ensure that he eats it and not his companion - so feed separately if possible xx
 
Babsie said:
Am i ok to crush his Tramadol tablet so I can mix with Metacam and put on tiny piece of bread?
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You've probably done it now, but it would be fine for him to take it this way.

I have Tramadol in a bottle (liquid) from the vet, so maybe you can ask the vet for that next time you visit? They should be able to obtain it, though I've heard it's not always easy. Or you can ask for a prescription and get a pharmacy to make it up for you. Much easier in liquid form x

Sending hugs to you today xx
 
How is Bobby doing now Babs? Did you get some help to medicate him? I wish I lived nearer, although I was working from 0600-1100 today anyway.
 
I was outside trying to clean the hutch etc and was cuddling him, crying ... when suddenly a little knock on the door and my bunny-loving neighbour from over the road appeared. What timing! She has helped me clean out the hutch and provided a much needed shoulder. I am very concerned: he really isn't moving his back end at all and isn't even trying to drag himself along - which he was a couple of days ago - so he just stays in the position I put him in. Sable isn't herself either now. Perhaps the extra medication has made him more sleepy? I wish I could bring them indoors.

ETA - yes I crushed the tab and mushed it in with the Metacam in a tiny piece of bread.
 
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I hope that the meds help him, perhaps Sable is not herself because she knows Bobby isn't right.

I'm glad your neighbour has helped you :love:
 
I know my bridge bun Dylan was more sleepy when he was taking tramadol and I think I was too when I had it. I guess he is scared to move his back because it was hurting. Have you tried holding him up like the vet showed us? It must be really difficult for you as they are so low down in their hutch - I struggled to reach him yesterday because the hutch is such a deep one.

Do you have a puppy pen or something you could put up in the kitchen so you can bring him inside?
 
Yes, I have tried holding him up. The Snugglesafe has just come courtesy of Amazon one-day delivery, so that's in the microwave now. No, I don't have a puppy pen or anything - wish I had. I would have ordered one from Amazon last night if I'd been thinking straight, but I was trying to order quickly so I could get
one-day delivery.
 
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