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Stasis Recovery
- Thread starter CarelessSquid07
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope that Rodney has been recovering overnight and is not so drowsy now. Rabbits do have a complex calcium metabolism, there is so information about it here if you are interested
https://www.dvm360.com/view/rabbit-calcium-metabolism-bladder-sludge-and-urolithiasis-proceedings
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
It is wonderful that your specialist was able to offer you so much information regarding your Rodney. Long points on teeth can impact their eating even if they do not have redness, though it may take a couple days before he is fully recovered.
Sending you and Rodney lots of vibes for a full recovery.
Sending you and Rodney lots of vibes for a full recovery.
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
Miserable bunny this morning. He's just not swallowing his critical care much. I had slowly worked up to the big 15ml syringe but am swapping back to 1ml so it's a bit easier for him.
He's eaten a tiny bit of dried plantian and echinacea forage and keeps attacking and eating the newspaper in their loos. There are some small poo coming through and considering all the stress yesterday he seems to be ok.
We shall keep persevering. I'm expecting that his next dose of metacam at 8PM will give him a boost.
His poor ear looks sore from his fluids. Poor thing has one shaved ear and half a shaved belly. He looks rather confused when he goes to groom!
He's eaten a tiny bit of dried plantian and echinacea forage and keeps attacking and eating the newspaper in their loos. There are some small poo coming through and considering all the stress yesterday he seems to be ok.
We shall keep persevering. I'm expecting that his next dose of metacam at 8PM will give him a boost.
His poor ear looks sore from his fluids. Poor thing has one shaved ear and half a shaved belly. He looks rather confused when he goes to groom!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor fella. Has he had any urine output ? If not I'd give the Vet a call and let them know x
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
He has done a few small pees. And had a little to drink. We're going to try giving him 1 to 2ml of cc frequently for a bit in between meds to get him going.
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
Thank you for all the well wishes. He's perking up a little. It's been almost 24 hours since he was sedated now and he's more alert.
Bit of hunched up positioning but is in a muffin for now. The 1ml feeds are going better than the big ones. Scoop him up pop the syringe in, pop another in and then down before he realises.
Meds time I may need to comprise and go for meds first and try a quick food after. I put a bit more forage dried dandelion and plantain down and that's going down well.
Still turns away from most fresh food no matter what's offered although I sometimes spy him going back to it every so often and giving a good sniff.
And Primrose well she cant belive her luck at all this tasty stuff being mixed in the hay. Although I am still receiving telling off nudged for the trip yesterday. As always she charmed all the staff and spent the entire day scoffing their hay supply.
Bit of hunched up positioning but is in a muffin for now. The 1ml feeds are going better than the big ones. Scoop him up pop the syringe in, pop another in and then down before he realises.
Meds time I may need to comprise and go for meds first and try a quick food after. I put a bit more forage dried dandelion and plantain down and that's going down well.
Still turns away from most fresh food no matter what's offered although I sometimes spy him going back to it every so often and giving a good sniff.
And Primrose well she cant belive her luck at all this tasty stuff being mixed in the hay. Although I am still receiving telling off nudged for the trip yesterday. As always she charmed all the staff and spent the entire day scoffing their hay supply.
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
Poo we have poo!!!
Oodles of it, all tiny but the vet did say he has some small ones built up when she examined him.
Oodles of it, all tiny but the vet did say he has some small ones built up when she examined him.
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
It's actually embarrassing how happy I was to see the pile He's picking at a bit more food too.
Fingers crossed this is the beginning of a proper recovery for the poor lad.
He's picking at a bit more food too. Fingers crossed this is the beginning of a proper recovery for the poor lad.
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
It's actually embarrassing how happy I was to see the pile
Fingers crossed this is the beginning of a proper recovery for the poor lad.
I really hope so. signs are positive. You're not the first on here to practically weep at the sight of bunny poo & you won't be the last:lol:. I had my bunnies poo as my avatar for a while as I was so proud
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
It's actually embarrassing how happy I was to see the pile
Fingers crossed this is the beginning of a proper recovery for the poor lad.
I can understand your happiness at the sight of poo in a stasis bunny as can most ru members. After my Heidi's first dental tuesday I was relieved to see her first poos and counted them too
In the book I record meds and progress I have been known to draw a circle to show the size of poos.May Rodney continue to improve.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I cant believe I am sitting here eating my cornflakes and cheering at reading about the production of poo !!
Well done Rodders
Well done Rodders
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
Thanks all. Rodders is seeming much more normal today or at least pre dental normal.
I have noticed he isnt yawning when he stretches so I think whoever's suggested his jaw may be sore for a bit was right on the money.
Any tips on encouraging drinking in a rabbit that hates sweet stuff? I'm trying coriander tea but he doesnt seem inclined towards it. He's not big on mint although does eat it.
Today I've noticed Primrose has sludgy urine too although no discomfort so am thinking a diet chat with the vet is necessary. She drinks a fair bit though so maybe that's why it's not become a problem for her.
She adores oxbow cranberry treats and he will eat those. I've been giving them rosewood fenugreek tabs to encourage appetite but maybe i should alternate?
I have noticed he isnt yawning when he stretches so I think whoever's suggested his jaw may be sore for a bit was right on the money.
Any tips on encouraging drinking in a rabbit that hates sweet stuff? I'm trying coriander tea but he doesnt seem inclined towards it. He's not big on mint although does eat it.
Today I've noticed Primrose has sludgy urine too although no discomfort so am thinking a diet chat with the vet is necessary. She drinks a fair bit though so maybe that's why it's not become a problem for her.
She adores oxbow cranberry treats and he will eat those. I've been giving them rosewood fenugreek tabs to encourage appetite but maybe i should alternate?
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I bought rosewood fenugeek before someone posted on ru they contained corn so not good for bunnies. Others said they use and ok. I decided not to use.
