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Libby's chronic gut issues

I am so sorry for your loss. You did every thing you could for Libby and made one of the hardest desigons which was also the most caring kindest thing you could have done in this situation.

Sending lots of hugs for you and nose bumps for Oliver from Harlequin and Beauty.
 
nicki said:
It was time to say goodbye to Libby yesterday.

She had her scan on Thursday and the results showed a significant abnormality of the bowel/thickening and inflammation, which was the cause of Libby's straining and pain in passing poos.

The specialist planned to try an antibiotic to target any infection in the bowel and try to reduce the inflammation.

Sadly, Libby went into an episode of not being able to pass poos on Saturday and despite me giving all the meds and syringe feeding, she deteriorated yesterday and was very poorly and in severe pain/gut stasis.

Her chances of making it to try the antibiotics/prognosis did not look good and I wanted to give her peace.

I held her until the end.
Libby was a joy to have as a rabbit. She was a rescue found on this forum. She had an extremely lively, friendly and affectionate personality.

My poor little Oliver was devoted to her, so not sure how he is going to cope. He is over 8.
I will monitor him and come up with a plan as I don't want him to be alone.

Goodbye my beautiful Libby - I will post on the rainbow bridge when I can.


Thanks to all who have taken the time to support me over the past couple of months,


Nicki x
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I am so sorry that you had to let her go :cry:

RIP Libby xx
 
I am so sorry to hear that you lost Libby. You cleary did everything you could to help her and make her feel comfortable and you had those treasured moments with her.
Binkey free beautiful sweet Libby xx
 
Thanks so much for all your kind words, they mean a lot. It was such a privilege to look after such a wonderful rabbit x
 
nicki said:
Thanks so much for all your kind words, they mean a lot. It was such a privilege to look after such a wonderful rabbit x
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