Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
Ok- well, we’re back from the vets so this is where we are:
We saw a lovely vet(to be honest the vets we are at are all nice). Henry’s weight is the same as it was 2 days ago but the vet today said she thought Henry felt bony/skinny. That concerned me slit but vet said that is probably just muscle due to him not being well. She felt no nasty surprises but did expel some gas. She said his tummy felt full - so this is a good sign. He just needs to get a poop on. My wife thought Henry was brighter today- but I’m not quite so sure.
We’ve got metaclopromide to get things moving and the vet seemed quite happy about that. Once we can get his gut movement going again, he should start to improve.
I’m sorry I’m not a positive sort of person- I’ve just had a few heartaches with my rabbits who have sadly left us and it never gets any easier and I worry so.
Since Henry wasn’t admitted and the vet didn’t seem to think it was necessary, I’ll take this as a good sign. We’re getting critical care into him. Metaclopromide is 3 times a day.
Graciee- he’s been on sulfatrim for the last 10 days. Vet says to stop that as it’s probably wiped out all the good gut bacteria.
We’ve got some probiotic yoghurt which vet recommended- without the sugar stuff. She suggested baby food but having done a main shop this morning, I spent 10 mins trying to find baby food that didn’t have potatoes or meat in. Even the veggie options didn’t seem appropriate.
I’ve got dried forage on order along with those pellets Graciee kindly suggested.
We’ll try mashed banana later and keep going with critical care, parsley and greens and celery.
I’m off to bawl my eyes out.
I also agree with scrappy above, but at the moment my finances just can’t stretch to a further 300+ quid for X-rays and bloods although I agree 100% that they would be beneficial to give a detailed prognosis. I’m afraid Lillian’s spell of illness last year wiped me out and I was hoping to have started this year with a little less stress. Henry’s having other ideas on that.
On the plus side, Lillian is looking great! She’s stomping round the garden, stuffing her face with grass and eating like mad and ringing her bell for food. I must capture this for you all- once I can sort my head out as I’m feeling the strain now and have a major headache going on which I’m about to take some tablets for.
Thank you so so much for all your guidance and advice and support - the world is a better place with you all there.
Craig xx
We saw a lovely vet(to be honest the vets we are at are all nice). Henry’s weight is the same as it was 2 days ago but the vet today said she thought Henry felt bony/skinny. That concerned me slit but vet said that is probably just muscle due to him not being well. She felt no nasty surprises but did expel some gas. She said his tummy felt full - so this is a good sign. He just needs to get a poop on. My wife thought Henry was brighter today- but I’m not quite so sure.
We’ve got metaclopromide to get things moving and the vet seemed quite happy about that. Once we can get his gut movement going again, he should start to improve.
I’m sorry I’m not a positive sort of person- I’ve just had a few heartaches with my rabbits who have sadly left us and it never gets any easier and I worry so.
Since Henry wasn’t admitted and the vet didn’t seem to think it was necessary, I’ll take this as a good sign. We’re getting critical care into him. Metaclopromide is 3 times a day.
Graciee- he’s been on sulfatrim for the last 10 days. Vet says to stop that as it’s probably wiped out all the good gut bacteria.
We’ve got some probiotic yoghurt which vet recommended- without the sugar stuff. She suggested baby food but having done a main shop this morning, I spent 10 mins trying to find baby food that didn’t have potatoes or meat in. Even the veggie options didn’t seem appropriate.
I’ve got dried forage on order along with those pellets Graciee kindly suggested.
We’ll try mashed banana later and keep going with critical care, parsley and greens and celery.
I’m off to bawl my eyes out.
I also agree with scrappy above, but at the moment my finances just can’t stretch to a further 300+ quid for X-rays and bloods although I agree 100% that they would be beneficial to give a detailed prognosis. I’m afraid Lillian’s spell of illness last year wiped me out and I was hoping to have started this year with a little less stress. Henry’s having other ideas on that.
On the plus side, Lillian is looking great! She’s stomping round the garden, stuffing her face with grass and eating like mad and ringing her bell for food. I must capture this for you all- once I can sort my head out as I’m feeling the strain now and have a major headache going on which I’m about to take some tablets for.
Thank you so so much for all your guidance and advice and support - the world is a better place with you all there.
Craig xx