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Ludo has relapsed U/D A miracle!
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Lots more vibes for Ludo and hugs for you xxx
Leannean27
Alpha Buck
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Hesperus
Warren Veteran
Yesterday evening he suddenly got up, groomed and ate the dandelions I offered him. He then went for two long free ranging sessions round the house, came back, watched Bake Off the Professionals and ate some hay.
I got up in the night to make sure he didn't lose the encouragement he needed and this morning he seems almost 100%. In fact I've cancelled his vet appointment (can always make another one until 7pm if needed!).
I'm wondering if the vet gave him the other painkiller... not metacam but the other one whose name I forget and forgot to mention it. I forgot to pick up the invoice listing every drug on it to check. Anyway he's had it twice before and makes him look dead and then resurrect a few hours later. I'll ring them later and ask...
It's a miracle anyway!
MightyMax
Banned
He's not only still with us he's almost recovered
Yesterday evening he suddenly got up, groomed and ate the dandelions I offered him. He then went for two long free ranging sessions round the house, came back, watched Bake Off the Professionals and ate some hay.
I got up in the night to make sure he didn't lose the encouragement he needed and this morning he seems almost 100%. In fact I've cancelled his vet appointment (can always make another one until 7pm if needed!).
I'm wondering if the vet gave him the other painkiller... not metacam but the other one whose name I forget and forgot to mention it. I forgot to pick up the invoice listing every drug on it to check. Anyway he's had it twice before and makes him look dead and then resurrect a few hours later. I'll ring them later and ask...
It's a miracle anyway!
Yes I think you are right - the vet most likely gave him Vetergesic (Buprenorphine) which can make rabbits incredibly sleepy. I thought of this after reading Nickybunny's post on here and I believe she is right
It's exactly the effect of those meds and I have to be careful whenever a vet says they are going to give it as I know the after effects can be devastating.
It sounds like Ludo has had a lovely little rest whilst putting you through purgatory.
Love to you and the little man
nickybunny1
Mama Doe
My buns had to have vetergesic over the years at various times so I have seen this reaction alot where they are very sleepy but sometimes they do need the extra pain relief. If you are not familiar with using vetergesic it can be scary.
orangediva
Mama Doe
MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
Recently my vets administered a dollop of Buprenorphine to my dog to sedate her enough to have a sample taken, which still didn't work out as we'd planned. :roll: She was a bit of a dog zombie for the rest of the day and into the next. But I did notice a lot of her behaviours disappeared over this time period that had been worrying me; e.g. scratching at her face, rubbing her eyes on her blankets, etc. So it at least tells me she is in some degree of discomfort but we don't know what from.
Sometimes a good long rest is the best medicine! :thumb: xxxx
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
MightyMax
Banned
I just rang the vet and he didn't have vetalgesic he had metacam. So i have no idea what yesterday was about!thanks so much for the support from everyone ☺
Even more miraculous and wonderful
:wave:
