Luna has been sneezing // update 31st

I really hope that the new treatment regime will help. Did the Vet suggest also adding a mucolytic such us Bisolvon. This would thin out mucous secretions and aid drainage

https://www.vetuk.co.uk/pet-meds-pr...von-c-21_712/bisolvon-powder-5g-sachet-p-1120

Sending vibes for Luna and you. X

sorry for my absence. a lot has happened.

unfortunately Luna's..only gotten worse. lost more weight. less willingness to move. started struggling to eat; most of her food came from me syringing her critical care, which she took quite well as she was hungry. no struggle, just getting up every 3 hours to feed her as much as she wanted.

the vet thought she felt a lump in Luna's stomach.. so we did some x-rays. from the looks of it, she has a massive tumour in her stomach. it starts at the bottom and heads back towards her kidneys, but doesn't follow the normal pattern for food. we really don't think its a blockage due to the nature & how she's behaving.

I do have the option of opening her up.. but I don't think she'd survive that. & the vet genuinely believes if we open her up, they'll suggest to PTS on the table without waking her up. I can't do that. I need to be with her. she had a light sedative for the x-rays and she was horrible. she struggled to come around. it was..bad.

unfortunately the weekend she's only gone further downhill. she won't take her medicine, won't move, won't take the food. she just sits; she looks miserable. I can't tempt her with anything. no fruit, no veggies, no oats. I've thrown everything at her. she doesn't want it. she barely even notices I'm there, and refuses to even come near me most of the time. she's also having diarrhoea, and won't eat her cecos. its like she isn't even here most of the time.

so. I've made the decision to have her PTS later today. I can't fix this. she's so very sick. she's suffering. she isn't Luna, she's a shell of the rabbit she should be. I really don't think there is anything we can do.

I'm crushed. she isn't even 6 yet.

she'll finally be reunited with Snoopy over the bridge, I'm sure he misses her.

binkyCodie said:

sorry for my absence. a lot has happened.

unfortunately Luna's..only gotten worse. lost more weight. less willingness to move. started struggling to eat; most of her food came from me syringing her critical care, which she took quite well as she was hungry. no struggle, just getting up every 3 hours to feed her as much as she wanted.

the vet thought she felt a lump in Luna's stomach.. so we did some x-rays. from the looks of it, she has a massive tumour in her stomach. it starts at the bottom and heads back towards her kidneys, but doesn't follow the normal pattern for food. we really don't think its a blockage due to the nature & how she's behaving.

I do have the option of opening her up.. but I don't think she'd survive that. & the vet genuinely believes if we open her up, they'll suggest to PTS on the table without waking her up. I can't do that. I need to be with her. she had a light sedative for the x-rays and she was horrible. she struggled to come around. it was..bad.

unfortunately the weekend she's only gone further downhill. she won't take her medicine, won't move, won't take the food. she just sits; she looks miserable. I can't tempt her with anything. no fruit, no veggies, no oats. I've thrown everything at her. she doesn't want it. she barely even notices I'm there, and refuses to even come near me most of the time. she's also having diarrhoea, and won't eat her cecos. its like she isn't even here most of the time.

so. I've made the decision to have her PTS later today. I can't fix this. she's so very sick. she's suffering. she isn't Luna, she's a shell of the rabbit she should be. I really don't think there is anything we can do.

I'm crushed. she isn't even 6 yet.

she'll finally be reunited with Snoopy over the bridge, I'm sure he misses her.

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Devastated for you BC

You have done everything possible and I completely support your decision. I would do the same thing x

I's so sorry BC. I'd be making the same decision too, heartbreaking as it is, it does sound like she's had enough I hope she passes peacefully. Loads of hugs xxx

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and Luna today xx it isn't fair, but I'm sure you're making the best decision for her. I had a guinea pig same symptoms in January and we opted to open her up, she was PTS on the table it was upsetting not saying a true goodbye. Luna will appreciate you being there

I'm so sorry Codie will be thinking of you xx

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thank you all, I really appreciate it genuinely, I'm stuck for words.

I was worried, she was abnormal..but she was still Luna. she was sassy. she greeted me, demanded pets, ran around, we even got a binky! she let me know she wanted more food and let me know when I was syringing her so slow. the refusal to eat was concerning, but she was still Luna. I would gladly take more days syringing her if she was willing, and happy. she even chased my boyfriend around the house when she was having a "mood"!!

but now she just sits. doesn't even twitch an ear at me. hardly responds to Orion nudging her. I think she has well and truly given up I always told her I'd keep fighting with her if she kept fighting..I think she's given up the fight now. Orion's been so attentive recently. he knows something is up. he demands my attention and is often sitting near or on her to keep her warm. he's even attempted to protect her from vets, shoving and nipping them. its heart breaking & heart warming all at once.

I'll be taking them both with me. Orion needs to say goodbye as much as I do. they're making an exception for me to go out back, so she can pass with me by her, which is what I want. I couldn't just "drop her off" and say goodbye that way. its why I can't even consider opening her up - I need to be with her, I do.

I wish I could get one more Christmas. I won't. I won't try it. but I wish I could. if she was how she was..maybe we could; its exhausting, but worth it for her.

I'm so sorry to read this bad news but you've done everything possible for her. You are doing the right thing BC.xx

I’m so so sorryyou have done everything you could for her. You are doing the best thing for her, as always.
Sometimes life is so unfair
Thinking of you and sending hugs xx

Oh I'm so sorry big hugs.

I'm so glad they're making an exception for you and Orion will have a chance to say goodbye too. In my experience this helps their grieving process so much.

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I'm so sorry to read this sad update BC, I really am, but would be doing the same given the circumstances. I will be thinking of you and Orion xxx

I'm so very sorry. It does really sound like you're doing the best thing for her. It's so good that the vets are making an exception for you so you and Orion can be with her, so you can both say goodbye to her.

I'm so sorry BC. You've done your absolute best and still are: you're right, she does sound like she's given up Big hugs xx

I appreciate you all so so so much, thank you, from the bottom of my heart

we said goodbye at 2pm yesterday. it was beautiful. the vet administered the drugs out back, then brought her bundled up in a towel. she passed away with me stroking her head and telling her how much I loved her, which is all I ever wanted, honestly.

I chose to have her cremated & her ashes back, they'll be coming in a beautiful wooden box which I do believe will have her name on it. there's so much more option now - I remember with Snoopy most of the other options were very much cat/dog orientated, I really just had the choice of a scatter box. maybe that was just the vet practice, I'm not sure.

Orion said goodbye - I plopped him on the table, he stood on her (ofc he did), sniff, before hopping back into the stroller* next to the table. I took him out again 5 minute later, he was more interested in attempting to explore the PC, sniffed Luna, and hopped back in the stroller again. I feel like he understood, and seemed to not have much interest in her dead body.

he was quiet for a few hours after, but quickly became very very needy. follows me around like a lost puppy. I'll go back to what I had prior to Luna's illness which was letting them out any time I'm in the house. he had the same idea, as when I came downstairs he began chewing on the gate. we had a few huge binkies before he settled for following me at the heel while I made a cup of tea.

we'll be getting him a friend (or some..friends.. teehee) in the new year - there's no doubts about that. BF & I agreed that he's so young (3), and I'm always telling others about the importance of a friend. I'd feel a bit hypocritical. & I don't really want him this attached to me. its very loving, but I can not be a replacement. I need to sleep, go out. he sulked when I put him back last night.

*we have a stroller because we're without a car - carrying 5kg of rabbit a mile there & back is a bit of a killer!! only used for vet appointments, nothing else ❤

I’m glad she went peacefully. Thinking of you and sending more hugs xx

I'm so pleased that the vets were understanding, and let you be with her at the end, it would be such a comfort to Luna, and to you and Orion of course. Big hugs BC xxx

I'm glad she went peacefully. Sweet dreams beautiful Luna, nose bumps for Orion xx

Aw! I'm glad it all went smoothly xx