Joey - foot update

[MimzMum]

Such heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry.
Every moment is a treasure and I know you and Joey will wring every one you can from the hands of time. ((((((Huge hugs))))))

The gap between the day Fiver injured his leg to the day I had to let him go was one week. I hope you and Joey will have much, much more comfortable time for making memories together.
Thinking of you. xxxxx

[kattymieoww]

Sorry to hear that Joeys prognosis is not so good.I hope he can remain as comfortable as possible,sending hugs to you and nose rubs for him.💓

[a reader of books]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Reader he accepted a little massage & ear stroke off you - thank you. Motty - Frances hasn't any miracles up her sleeve with this one, but Ruth did consult with her yesterday so at least we know we've tried.

He is eating a nice selection of herbs I got him & seems more himself this evening

I'm glad he's liking his herbs and is feeling more settled.

[joey&boo]

Thank You.

His appetite is back to normal but he has been limping ever since he came back from the vet . He appears in good spirits - he likes all the extra pandering. managed to forage for him today - loads of cow parsley, some ash, willow, dandelions, sow thistle, geranium & blackthorn (he does prefer herbs over the free stuff though)

[mikek]

We took Joey (& Boo for emotional support) to Crab Lane vets yesterday morning. Ruth was doing surgery & at our consult was surprised his lump had grown & was really doubtful the lump could be cleanly removed. This wasn't news to me based on some email communication with Frances & just how it looks (to my eyes its not grown much though). He had 4 or 5 xrays & unfortunately the tumour has already grown in to his bone. His xrays showed some Spondylitis but nothing else sinister. Ruth didn't feel he was a good candidate for amputation & I totally respect her opinion.
They were able to xray Joey with just sedation. Biopsy wasn't taken as it wouldn't change outcome & would have required full GA & messing my little soldier about more. Frances has seen 3-4 of these tumours in rabbits - they are not as innocuous as I was led to believe at first consult (not in rabbits anyway). She was consulted yesterday & being sent his xrays

So we are just going to keep Joey for as long as he is happy & comfortable . He has been prescribed metacam & tramadol (to use if pain seems worse). At the moment he is unhappy, he has been out of sorts since getting back yesterday evening. As with 12 days ago, I think its just he is a sensitive sausage & hates the travel. This has given me more confidence in decision to not amputate (btw Graicee, Mimz mum...thanks for your kind thoughts - couldn't face going on that thread to reply).

I don't think we'll have Joey long. He's had a good, long-ish & happy life so far & I don't want him living his last days with unmanaged pain or feeling sad

i feel really ashamed i never saw this thread before. poor Joey. i don't know what to say but he will be in my thoughts always xxx

[joey&boo]

i feel really ashamed i never saw this thread before. poor Joey. i don't know what to say but he will be in my thoughts always xxx

you're weren't to know, I didn't update the title or anything

Thanks Mike

[Liz47]

I'm sorry the X rays showed bad news, but pleased to read Joey is in good spirits. Thinking of you all

[joey&boo]

I'm sorry the X rays showed bad news, but pleased to read Joey is in good spirits. Thinking of you all

thanks Liz

[Cuthbert&Dillon]

Just sending tons of vibes to all the warren at J&Bville. xxx

[joey&boo]

Its been a month since I took this photo
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its definitely bigger now (taken today)

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He seems bright & happy for now. He doesn't limp & puts full weight on it although his gait is affected a little cos its so damn big