kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
Sending vibes.x
Please Note - Medical Advice
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On Monday morning Dash was so weak I did not think he would survive long enough for our vet appointment in the afternoon. He got syringe fed, and fluids. When I called to cancel my own doctor's appointment and then I called my youngest sister to tell her I could not pick up her son after school. She offered to come over to bunny sit and hold Dash so I could wash up and to give me support. After I washed up, I saw Dash enjoying his snuggles in his aunt's arms, getting lots of warmth. Dash was comfortable so she continued to hold him as we talked until she had to leave to get her son from school. Dash then got more syringe feed, motility meds, and Medicam before going to the vet. By then his eyes were brighter and he was still weak, yet I felt he had a chance to recover, as did the vet. Vet mentioned he may be having some side effects from all the meds he has been getting, in addition to being exhausted. He had some fecal matter in his colon that he was not passing, so we decided to try an enema to add lubrication. Dash took it well and a few hours later he was passing a small amount of fecal material and he was nibbling a green and couple pieces of hay. Over the next couple of hours he slowly ate a few greens and a few more strands of hay. He also drank some water on his own. While he is still weak and far from being recovered, I am encouraged that Dash still wants to be with us. He is having bouts of tummy cramping so I may try to adjust his medication dosage or frequency while still keeping his system moving.
It is 4am and I am so afraid to close my eyes. I will try to dream of him Dashing to me so fast he cannot always stop in time, then standing on his hind legs begging over and over for more greens.
I am hoping that Dash is still with us and that there has been improvement in his condition xx
Dash is still fighting.
He will eat a few greens or drink water sometimes . Then he just wants to sit.
He is passing some unformed or semi formed fecal matter.
His tummy is bubbling and gassy now.
I want to thank Jane for the prompt reply to my pm. Dash and I also thank all our ru friends for the good thoughts.I read them to Dash and got a warm feeling in my heart.