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Rear leg amputation UPDATE Question re vaccination?

I was just thinking about Priscilla and yourself, I hope she is doing better? Topping up the vibes and hugs xx
 
Thank you both for asking about her she is remarkable and keeps me inspired, the mammary lump I found isn't a lump more like development so vet thinks my poor little munchkin has had babies at some point we took a sample through a needle and no nasty cells so yay and she still has her leg with what I can only describe as a doughnut strapped to it, it took a full 24 hours of fluids meds and syringe feeding to get her eating again but she's now eating and pooping (loads) orthopaedic specialist looked at her again and his opinion is still to continue on cage rest for another 4 weeks although the bone is very close to the skin surface his hope is that the bone will remodel itself if we can prevent it becoming compound, which is where the doughnut comes in its to prevent any pressure on the surrounding tissue without full immobilisation and so far she tolerates it better than a splint and is doing really well I have all fingers crossed she makes a recovery so I can get her spayed and all being well she is getting her vaccine in a couple of weeks
I think she definitely came into my life for a reason she's inspired me so much this last week to keep going

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willowflower27 said:
Thank you both for asking about her she is remarkable and keeps me inspired, the mammary lump I found isn't a lump more like development so vet thinks my poor little munchkin has had babies at some point we took a sample through a needle and no nasty cells so yay and she still has her leg with what I can only describe as a doughnut strapped to it, it took a full 24 hours of fluids meds and syringe feeding to get her eating again but she's now eating and pooping (loads) orthopaedic specialist looked at her again and his opinion is still to continue on cage rest for another 4 weeks although the bone is very close to the skin surface his hope is that the bone will remodel itself if we can prevent it becoming compound, which is where the doughnut comes in its to prevent any pressure on the surrounding tissue without full immobilisation and so far she tolerates it better than a splint and is doing really well I have all fingers crossed she makes a recovery so I can get her spayed and all being well she is getting her vaccine in a couple of weeks
I think she definitely came into my life for a reason she's inspired me so much this last week to keep going

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Bless her, what a very courageous Bunny. She could not have found a better home than the one she has with you. I look forward to following her progress xx
 
I’m so glad she is doing better, and that the lump is nothing serious. I hope that her leg heals up as the vet hopes so that she avoids having it amputated.
 
Priscilla is very fortunate to have such a caring and attentive owner together with a skilful and caring specialist. Sending her loads of vibes that the treatment has a successful outcome.
 
willowflower27 said:
Thank you both for asking about her she is remarkable and keeps me inspired, the mammary lump I found isn't a lump more like development so vet thinks my poor little munchkin has had babies at some point we took a sample through a needle and no nasty cells so yay and she still has her leg with what I can only describe as a doughnut strapped to it, it took a full 24 hours of fluids meds and syringe feeding to get her eating again but she's now eating and pooping (loads) orthopaedic specialist looked at her again and his opinion is still to continue on cage rest for another 4 weeks although the bone is very close to the skin surface his hope is that the bone will remodel itself if we can prevent it becoming compound, which is where the doughnut comes in its to prevent any pressure on the surrounding tissue without full immobilisation and so far she tolerates it better than a splint and is doing really well I have all fingers crossed she makes a recovery so I can get her spayed and all being well she is getting her vaccine in a couple of weeks
I think she definitely came into my life for a reason she's inspired me so much this last week to keep going

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I think there's always a reason :)

So glad she found you and that you found one another :love:
 
Update on Princess Priscilla for those of you following her progress the antibiotics have cleared up the resp infection and operation doughnut so far is successful bone is still very close to coming through but so far so good and the leg is definitely beginning to feel more solid so fingers crossed every day we get without surgery is another day closer to her getting to keep the leg, she continues to amaze me and her personality is becoming more apparent she is an actual sweetheart although a bit stroppy at times
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I’m so pleased the antibiotics were successful, and that operation doughnut is working so far. Topping up the vibes for her, she is beautiful :love:
 
willowflower27 said:
Update on Princess Priscilla for those of you following her progress the antibiotics have cleared up the resp infection and operation doughnut so far is successful bone is still very close to coming through but so far so good and the leg is definitely beginning to feel more solid so fingers crossed every day we get without surgery is another day closer to her getting to keep the leg, she continues to amaze me and her personality is becoming more apparent she is an actual sweetheart although a bit stroppy at times
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Glad to hear this :D

You seem to have an instinct for what's going on with her and what's the best to do.
You are certainly very close the both of you, and seem to be supporting one another :love:
 
willowflower27 said:
Update on Princess Priscilla for those of you following her progress the antibiotics have cleared up the resp infection and operation doughnut so far is successful bone is still very close to coming through but so far so good and the leg is definitely beginning to feel more solid so fingers crossed every day we get without surgery is another day closer to her getting to keep the leg, she continues to amaze me and her personality is becoming more apparent she is an actual sweetheart although a bit stroppy at times
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The perfect combination, I am a stroppy sweetheart too !! :lol:

I am glad to hear that Miss P Bunny is progressing well. Sending lots more healing vibes for her leg xx
 
Jack's-Jane said:
The perfect combination, I am a stroppy sweetheart too !! [emoji38]

I am glad to hear that Miss P Bunny is progressing well. Sending lots more healing vibes for her leg xx
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I am also so I think that's why her and me get on so well

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I'm so stressed right now the bone has broken the skin amputation scheduled for Monday I so hope my little lady makes it tight now she has a bandage on and is still happily eating away but I'm so worried about her

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willowflower27 said:
I'm so stressed right now the bone has broken the skin amputation scheduled for Monday I so hope my little lady makes it tight now she has a bandage on and is still happily eating away but I'm so worried about her

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Gracious she is one very brave girl! You are obviously keeping on top of her pain relief.

I'm glad she's going for surgery on Monday. I hope it all goes ahead x
 
willowflower27 said:
I'm so stressed right now the bone has broken the skin amputation scheduled for Monday I so hope my little lady makes it tight now she has a bandage on and is still happily eating away but I'm so worried about her

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Oh no :cry: sending all the vibes and hugs I can muster xx
 
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