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Teddy has stasis
- Thread starter Orenoko
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Scrappy's Little Helper
Mama Doe
Aww I'm really pleased Teddy has perked up. Come on Teddy, we need to see some poops please. Your country needs you!
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Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
So pleased that Teddy is responding at the vets. Fingers crossed that there are some poos soon. C'mon teddy - Lillian and Henry send all their love for you and loads of vibes from me too. Get well soon Teddy. xx
Orenoko
Mama Doe
I've just bought him home, he does seem much happier now. I have to monitor him and see how he goes.
They did see more spurs on his teeth so I've booked him in for a dental next week. Weirdly dental issues have never stopped him eating before so I don't know if that's what it is this time or if it's something else.
On a different note, it's becoming difficult to pay for his dentals, this is his third one now and the last one was only a month ago. I'm a bit worried as I can't afford £250 a month on dental surgery if that's how frequently he needs it. I want what's best for him without a doubt but I don't know what the answer is if this is the future [emoji53] hopefully this time he won't need another one so soon. I also worry that having repeated anaesthetics is going to take its toll on him somewhere down the line and whether it's fair on him, but I'll see how he is after this op.
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They did see more spurs on his teeth so I've booked him in for a dental next week. Weirdly dental issues have never stopped him eating before so I don't know if that's what it is this time or if it's something else.
On a different note, it's becoming difficult to pay for his dentals, this is his third one now and the last one was only a month ago. I'm a bit worried as I can't afford £250 a month on dental surgery if that's how frequently he needs it. I want what's best for him without a doubt but I don't know what the answer is if this is the future [emoji53] hopefully this time he won't need another one so soon. I also worry that having repeated anaesthetics is going to take its toll on him somewhere down the line and whether it's fair on him, but I'll see how he is after this op.
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MightyMax
Banned
I am glad he's much happier now he's home. And I expect you are too
Regarding the dentals - that's very expensive for a dental. I used to use a vet who did dentals under anaesthetic, and she didn't charge anything like that, although fluids were always charged as 'extra'.
Yes repeated anaesthetics can and do take their toll on a rabbit's immune system which is why I have sought out vets that do 'conscious dentals'. You will find all sorts of stuff written about conscious dentals, from various sources here on the Forum, but the fact is that they can and do work very well with an expert vet. They also cost merely the price of a normal consultation.
I hope he will do well after the next procedure x
Orenoko
Mama Doe
When I spoke to my vet a while ago she said she could do it while he was awake, however I found out today that she's now on leave until the start of Feb! I like the practice and they know him, so I think I'm just going to have to suck it up financially this time and speak to my normal vet afterwards about what we can do moving forwards. But I will mention it when I take him in next week just in case they can do it.I am glad he's much happier now he's home. And I expect you are too
Regarding the dentals - that's very expensive for a dental. I used to use a vet who did dentals under anaesthetic, and she didn't charge anything like that, although fluids were always charged as 'extra'.
Yes repeated anaesthetics can and do take their toll on a rabbit's immune system which is why I have sought out vets that do 'conscious dentals'. You will find all sorts of stuff written about conscious dentals, from various sources here on the Forum, but the fact is that they can and do work very well with an expert vet. They also cost merely the price of a normal consultation.
I hope he will do well after the next procedure x
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MightyMax
Banned
That's very interesting that she told you she could do it whilst he was awake
It would be good to have that option up your sleeve. I had one rabbit who was unable to have an anaesthetic. She even needed oxygen whilst being examined by a vet as her lips and tongue would go blue. They never dared do a dental under anaesthesia and that's where I first found out about doing it 'consciously'.
Would be a great help in recovery time for the rabbit, and financially for you!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that Teddy has continued to do well overnight xx
Orenoko
Mama Doe
Thanks everyone, to be honest you wouldn't know there was anything wrong with him today, he was up and waiting for breakfast when I got up this morning and hasn't stopped running about the house since! I'm just glad he seems to have recovered but will keep monitoring him, hopefully no more drama until the day of the dental.
Teddy says thanks to all his online friends for worrying about him xx
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Teddy says thanks to all his online friends for worrying about him xx
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It's thanks to your prompt action getting him seen by a Vet quickly that no doubt helped enormously. I am really pleased to hear that he's back on top form today and I hope that all will go well for his Dental.
Orenoko
Mama Doe
Thank you! He's finally settled down for a rest now [emoji23]
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MightyMax
Banned
I am so glad!
You did the right thing at the right time and it worked out well for Teddy x
