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Please keep Phillip in your thoughts (Update on post 146)

nap91 said:
Phillip update: been to see John today. He said Phillip’s lungs sound much more clear today so that suggests some of the fluid has shifted. He’s put on a little weight too. He’s going to keep him on the diuretic and metacam for a couple of weeks, then mid September he’s going to be sedated again for an ultrasound. At that point John will decide if he needs to go on specific heart medication or not. So fingers crossed it all goes well.


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All sounds good :D Phillip is going in the right direction :D
 
nap91 said:
Phillip update: been to see John today. He said Phillip’s lungs sound much more clear today so that suggests some of the fluid has shifted. He’s put on a little weight too. He’s going to keep him on the diuretic and metacam for a couple of weeks, then mid September he’s going to be sedated again for an ultrasound. At that point John will decide if he needs to go on specific heart medication or not. So fingers crossed it all goes well.


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Oh wow, this sounds like such a good plan!

Well done you and JC :D
 
nap91 said:
Phillip update: been to see John today. He said Phillip’s lungs sound much more clear today so that suggests some of the fluid has shifted. He’s put on a little weight too. He’s going to keep him on the diuretic and metacam for a couple of weeks, then mid September he’s going to be sedated again for an ultrasound. At that point John will decide if he needs to go on specific heart medication or not. So fingers crossed it all goes well.


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Good boy Phillip!!!

Noms all round!!!

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Little Phillip update:

Saw John for his review today. I knew he was going to have an ultrasound but John said they were going to do it conscious and if that didn’t work they would put him under GA. I thought to myself there is no way that’s going to happen as he is the wriggliest bunny!

But turns out they managed it! So I was very happy because not only was he not sedated (I worry about him regularly having this) but also it was half the price!

Anyway John said lots of fluid has disappeared round his heart which is really positive. He’s going to stay on metacam and the diuretic then we will have another review appointment in two months.

Phillip on the other hand is having an almighty sulk now we are home because he’s covered in ultrasound gel and has been in the car for much longer than he would’ve liked :lol:


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nap91 said:
Little Phillip update:

Saw John for his review today. I knew he was going to have an ultrasound but John said they were going to do it conscious and if that didn’t work they would put him under GA. I thought to myself there is no way that’s going to happen as he is the wriggliest bunny!

But turns out they managed it! So I was very happy because not only was he not sedated (I worry about him regularly having this) but also it was half the price!

Anyway John said lots of fluid has disappeared round his heart which is really positive. He’s going to stay on metacam and the diuretic then we will have another review appointment in two months.

Phillip on the other hand is having an almighty sulk now we are home because he’s covered in ultrasound gel and has been in the car for much longer than he would’ve liked :lol:


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It sounds as though Phillip is responding really well to his treatment. I am sure a few extra treats will bring him out of his sulk !! xx
 
nap91 said:
Little Phillip update:

Saw John for his review today. I knew he was going to have an ultrasound but John said they were going to do it conscious and if that didn’t work they would put him under GA. I thought to myself there is no way that’s going to happen as he is the wriggliest bunny!

But turns out they managed it! So I was very happy because not only was he not sedated (I worry about him regularly having this) but also it was half the price!

Anyway John said lots of fluid has disappeared round his heart which is really positive. He’s going to stay on metacam and the diuretic then we will have another review appointment in two months.

Phillip on the other hand is having an almighty sulk now we are home because he’s covered in ultrasound gel and has been in the car for much longer than he would’ve liked :lol:


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So glad to read this :wave:

It sounds like he's responding to the medication and such a good boy will undoubtedly deserve the very best of treats for the rest of the day :D

How's he doing now he's home?
 
What a positive update! I'm so pleased and well done to John for managing to do the ultrasound without a GA :D

However, poor Phillip, it must be quite horrid for a rabbit to be covered in ultrasound gel :(
 
I’m so glad to read such a positive update:thumb: I hope that he comes out of his sulk soon!
 
Thanks everyone [emoji16]

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How's he doing now he's home?
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Still sulking in his tunnel but relaxed enough to flop. Though still keeping his beady eye on me in case I try any more shifty business!! :lol:

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nap91 said:
Thanks everyone [emoji16]



Still sulking in his tunnel but relaxed enough to flop. Though still keeping his beady eye on me in case I try any more shifty business!! [emoji38]

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Fantastic news Philip. You are a very good boy!

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I enjoyed reading another good update for Phillip. Sending some more positive vibes for you and Phillip. Phillip, I know you want me to feel sorry for you; yet I know you got wonderful care from your wonderful caregiver.
 
Worried about Phillip today. He didn’t come out of his cage much last night but both my rabbits have days like that from time to time so didn’t think much of it. He’s still not wanting to come out much this morning though, and when my husband tried to stroke him, he grunted and lunged :( he’s still eating, toileting and taking his medicine so I’m not going to rush him in to the vets just yet, don’t want to stress him out if not needed. I hope he is ok :(


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nap91 said:
Worried about Phillip today. He didn’t come out of his cage much last night but both my rabbits have days like that from time to time so didn’t think much of it. He’s still not wanting to come out much this morning though, and when my husband tried to stroke him, he grunted and lunged :( he’s still eating, toileting and taking his medicine so I’m not going to rush him in to the vets just yet, don’t want to stress him out if not needed. I hope he is ok :(


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Poor chap :cry: Sending more vibes for him xx
 
nap91 said:
Worried about Phillip today. He didn’t come out of his cage much last night but both my rabbits have days like that from time to time so didn’t think much of it. He’s still not wanting to come out much this morning though, and when my husband tried to stroke him, he grunted and lunged :( he’s still eating, toileting and taking his medicine so I’m not going to rush him in to the vets just yet, don’t want to stress him out if not needed. I hope he is ok :(


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Ah no! Sending vibes for Phillip.

I hope he'll be OK x
 
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