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Atticus isn't well :(
- Thread starter Graciee
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Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
The stress is 100 times worse when you can't get them to an appropriate vet. I hope he spontaneously improves quickly.
Yea
he was super unwell earlier, loads of splats, we have him the new 2020 hay and he loved it, but obviously didn't agree with him, but he was okay other than more splats till a few hours back. He stopped eating, and no output. He's moulting quite badly too atm. I've given him loxicom. We have tramadol here for him too incase. But Idk what to do about a vet. My vets away, theres an exotic vet Monday and Tuesday who's fully booked (I have the white buns booked in with him on Monday hence how I already know the situation [emoji38]) but this can't wait till Monday :/Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
I know, makes everything worse
I hope he spontaneously improves quickly.
thank you, unfortunately his episodes are normally really bad when they happen Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
Scrappy's Little Helper
Mama Doe
Oh no, I'm sorry Atticus is unwell [emoji17] I can understand why it's so difficult knowing what to do for the best. It's such pot luck as to whether you'll get a rabbit savvy OOH vet.
How long ago did you give Atticus the loxicom? I've sometimes seen it take as long as two hours to have any noticeable effect. So if you've only just given it to him then I'd be inclined to wait a couple of hours and monitor before deciding what to do next.
If there's no improvement then I think this is what I'd do in your position. I think the big issue is that there's no output. If there's no improvement over the next few hours, I would take him to the vet and get them to do a blood glucose test to check there's no blockage. If that's all ok, then I'd try and keep him stable and keep his gut going with syringe feeds and gut meds until he can be assessed by your rabbit savvy vet.
I know that Atticus has a very delicate stomach so please feel free to ignore the above if that's not appropriate for him!
I really hope that it's just a tummy ache and that he will start to feel better once the pain meds kick in.
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How long ago did you give Atticus the loxicom? I've sometimes seen it take as long as two hours to have any noticeable effect. So if you've only just given it to him then I'd be inclined to wait a couple of hours and monitor before deciding what to do next.
If there's no improvement then I think this is what I'd do in your position. I think the big issue is that there's no output. If there's no improvement over the next few hours, I would take him to the vet and get them to do a blood glucose test to check there's no blockage. If that's all ok, then I'd try and keep him stable and keep his gut going with syringe feeds and gut meds until he can be assessed by your rabbit savvy vet.
I know that Atticus has a very delicate stomach so please feel free to ignore the above if that's not appropriate for him!
I really hope that it's just a tummy ache and that he will start to feel better once the pain meds kick in.
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Few hours ago now, gave it as soon as we realised, he's passed some very black, stinky blobs.. So that's definitely something!
I think that's exactly what I'll do, my only issue is some of the vets at my vets4pets don't even like doing a blood glucose test or are not even willing to do one for some reason :/ last time the vet said they don't have strips for buns only cats and dogs.. Idek.. My vet said that was bs when I asked her [emoji51][emoji38]
I really want an xray, and an ear catheter, I hate doing sq on him he's so boney I find it really tricky Idk why. I think it's because I learnt on Clementine [emoji51] and my Vet ofc to review it.. I really hope this isn't one of his major episodes
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Dear Graciee,
I am so sorry to hear Atticus is unwell. In the best of times it is hard to find good vets for rabbits, yet COVID has made this task even more difficult with the social distancing requirements for staff and cleaning surfaces well between patients.
Yesterday afternoon I thought it was wonderful to learn that the second rabbit vet in the area had a cancellation for Madelyn. Afterwards I regretted making the trip and stressing my girl so much during her final hours.
Last Friday I asked if a vet tech would be able to do the glucose test, and I made it clear that I did not need the tech to interpret the results. They did agree to those terms before she made a brief rallying and pooed enough for me to know she was not obstructed. AFAIK they do not need to get special strips for rabbits, so it may be they are afraid to interpret the results, rather than read the results. It is worth asking. Also, I do not know if you are like some on RU that would be able to get a couple drops of blood from their bunny and use the strips and meters sold in stores or online.
Sending vibes to you and Atticus.
I am so sorry to hear Atticus is unwell. In the best of times it is hard to find good vets for rabbits, yet COVID has made this task even more difficult with the social distancing requirements for staff and cleaning surfaces well between patients.
Yesterday afternoon I thought it was wonderful to learn that the second rabbit vet in the area had a cancellation for Madelyn. Afterwards I regretted making the trip and stressing my girl so much during her final hours.
Last Friday I asked if a vet tech would be able to do the glucose test, and I made it clear that I did not need the tech to interpret the results. They did agree to those terms before she made a brief rallying and pooed enough for me to know she was not obstructed. AFAIK they do not need to get special strips for rabbits, so it may be they are afraid to interpret the results, rather than read the results. It is worth asking. Also, I do not know if you are like some on RU that would be able to get a couple drops of blood from their bunny and use the strips and meters sold in stores or online.
Sending vibes to you and Atticus.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
This is what I do. I have one similar to this, you dont need to buy the most expensive brand
https://www.amazon.co.uk/sinocare-D.../B07PFJ5N85/ref=psdc_2826247031_t3_B003KQZDD0
Gracie how's Atticus doing now ? I really hope that he's improved since your last post ?
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
Topping up the vibes for Atticus, I hope you manage to find someone to see him.
Sending hugs xxx
mikek
Warren Veteran
best wishes to Atticus. I missed this thread yesterday & really hope he's somewhat better today.
they often seem to get ill out of hrs. personally I would get him seen by a vet asap, bunny savvy or not. if not bunny savvy I would request being informed of any medications or interventions prior to them being done in case they seem inappropriate.
they often seem to get ill out of hrs. personally I would get him seen by a vet asap, bunny savvy or not. if not bunny savvy I would request being informed of any medications or interventions prior to them being done in case they seem inappropriate.
