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I’ve messed up...Update: EC flair up

hoppin_mad said:
Struggling today :cry:

I’ve just spent the last 30 minutes cleaning up Chester’s soiled back end. It seems he can’t turn round any more to eat his caecotrophes.

He just looks so sad - lying in his litter tray and not really moving much. I’m going to take him to the vets for advice on his management this week but I can’t help but think this is the beginning of the end.

Pointless post really. Just needed to get it off my chest.
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I am sorry to hear that Chester is struggling so much now :cry:

Did the Vet suggest any additional treatment to try to keep him as mobile as possible. In particular I am thinking of Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and/or Cold Laser Therapy

http://www.helpinghandsvetphysio.co.uk/rabbits/

My Vet offers both Acupuncture and Laser therapy

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

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/laser-therapy-amazing/
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I am sorry to hear that Chester is struggling so much now :cry:

Did the Vet suggest any additional treatment to try to keep him as mobile as possible. In particular I am thinking of Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and/or Cold Laser Therapy

http://www.helpinghandsvetphysio.co.uk/rabbits/

My Vet offers both Acupuncture and Laser therapy

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

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/laser-therapy-amazing/
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It’s not something she has mentioned but I will definitely ask about it. I’m willing to try anything that might help!
 
hoppin_mad said:
Struggling today :cry:

I’ve just spent the last 30 minutes cleaning up Chester’s soiled back end. It seems he can’t turn round any more to eat his caecotrophes.

He just looks so sad - lying in his litter tray and not really moving much. I’m going to take him to the vets for advice on his management this week but I can’t help but think this is the beginning of the end.

Pointless post really. Just needed to get it off my chest.
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I'm really sorry to hear this :(

I hope you manage to get some good advice from the vet. It's really hard coping with all of this, and I know many members on here will be able to empathise with you, including myself.

We are always here to listen xx
 
hoppin_mad said:
It’s not something she has mentioned but I will definitely ask about it. I’m willing to try anything that might help!
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Trying to limit the amount of muscle wastage can help retain some mobility. The more muscle wastage that occurs the weaker the effected area becomes x
 
hoppin_mad said:
Struggling today :cry:

I’ve just spent the last 30 minutes cleaning up Chester’s soiled back end. It seems he can’t turn round any more to eat his caecotrophes.

He just looks so sad - lying in his litter tray and not really moving much. I’m going to take him to the vets for advice on his management this week but I can’t help but think this is the beginning of the end.

Pointless post really. Just needed to get it off my chest.
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I have found an anabolic steroid injection to be very helpful, as this helps muscle wastage (as with body builders!). It's not the same as a corticosteroid and doesn't have the nasty side effects. I found it helpful in getting a rabbit going again, and interested in life, and able to move better :)

The other thing a vet often gives is a vitamin B injection. Again, this stimulates appetite and often makes them feel better.
 
I have no advice, but I'm really sorry and sad to read this :( Sending lots of hugs to you and vibes for Chester.
 
So today I made the heartbreaking decision to put Chester to sleep. I am distraught.

Chester was my first bunny and he had such a huge personality. I knew so little about rabbits before getting him and over the years of owning him he has taken me on such a wonderful journey of discovery. I have found a passion and a love for rabbits the I didn’t know I had. He has helped me through my depression by being there for cuddles, strokes and nose rubs whenever I needed them. He even earned himself the title of ‘therapy bunny’

I am going to have an enormous Chester sized hole left in my heart after today. I wish I could have done more for him,
 
hoppin_mad said:
So today I made the heartbreaking decision to put Chester to sleep. I am distraught.

Chester was my first bunny and he had such a huge personality. I knew so little about rabbits before getting him and over the years of owning him he has taken me on such a wonderful journey of discovery. I have found a passion and a love for rabbits the I didn’t know I had. He has helped me through my depression by being there for cuddles, strokes and nose rubs whenever I needed them. He even earned himself the title of ‘therapy bunny’

I am going to have an enormous Chester sized hole left in my heart after today. I wish I could have done more for him,
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I am so very sorry to read this :(
 
I am very sad to read this :cry: It is a devastating decision to have to make. Sending you lots of hugs.
 
I'm sorry, Chester sounded like a fine bunny & one that was very much loved. Sweet dreams Chester xx
 
hoppin_mad said:
So today I made the heartbreaking decision to put Chester to sleep. I am distraught.

Chester was my first bunny and he had such a huge personality. I knew so little about rabbits before getting him and over the years of owning him he has taken me on such a wonderful journey of discovery. I have found a passion and a love for rabbits the I didn’t know I had. He has helped me through my depression by being there for cuddles, strokes and nose rubs whenever I needed them. He even earned himself the title of ‘therapy bunny’

I am going to have an enormous Chester sized hole left in my heart after today. I wish I could have done more for him,
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I am so very sorry for your loss :cry:You did absolutely everything possible for Chester. Sometimes in the end the only thing we can do for a much loved Rabbit is to let them go :cry: It's the last act of love and compassion we can give to our special friend.

RIP Chester x
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Chester sounded a very special bunny. Binky free little one xxxx
 
I'm very sorry to read this update, sometimes there is no other option
For such little animals they do leave a huge hole when we have to let them go

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Reading this post has made me so very sad and even more appreciative of your advice about my Millie. You are obviously a very special person with a great big heart.

I am so sorry that you lost Chester and my heart goes out to you.

Binky free Chester in the knowledge that you were a very loved little soul xxx
 
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