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I took charlie to the vet earlier as he's gone into stasis. Not sure why. He's been given pain relief and ranatidine. I've been told to keep him inside tonight and feed him critical care. But he holds it in his mouth until it dribbles out and refuses to swallow. What can I do?
Oh no poor thing maybe leave the veggies idea then I was just thinking if there was anything he liked that might make him want to eat is allThe problem is he can't have leafy things veg wise because it makes him incontinant. I'm going to get some leaves from his favourite tree in the garden and try that. I will try it thicker too! I think it might be too watery
I took charlie to the vet earlier as he's gone into stasis. Not sure why. He's been given pain relief and ranatidine. I've been told to keep him inside tonight and feed him critical care. But he holds it in his mouth until it dribbles out and refuses to swallow. What can I do?
Unfortunately no improvement. Wouldn't take a syryinge of water, or anything. Not even his fave foods. Managed a little thickened cc but He's just lying there like he's given up. Will be going back to vets. Haven't seen any poos although hard to tell with his wifebun about. She won't leave his side. I don't want him suffering in pain. I honestly don't know what they will be able to do. I'm preparing myself for pts but so sad
Sorry to hear this, sending vibes xxHe's been admitted for bloods and x-ray . Possibly linked to his kidneys which he had issues with before. Not looking good
He's been admitted for bloods and x-ray . Possibly linked to his kidneys which he had issues with before. Not looking good
Poor boyWell he's made it through the weekend. He's only has some leaves and carrot shavings. He won't have anything else. He's pood now but doesn't seem his happy self. His x-ray didn't show any abnormalities but showed a completely empty gut. So not good in itself. They managed IV fluids but couldn't get blood. My rabbit vet isback tomorrow so will see what he says. Charlie doesn't seem happy though. [emoji17]