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Unfortunately we're not seeing much munching and no output at all.
I wonder if the stress of the trip has upset things, or the Buprenorphine that she had this morning has run out and she's sore.
She also seems to have weepy eyes which she didn't have at the vets. I wonder if we have an irritant here that's bothering her.
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It was the emergency vet, I asked him for something else because of the side effects but he said it was the only stronger painkiller he had on hand for her and he was worried about how stressed she was presenting and thought it might help.Have a feel around her face for lumps again. I suspect something Dental going on. Did you mention the disappearing ‘lump’ episode to the Vet ?
IME Buprenorphine can cause marked sedation and lack of appetite in some Rabbits.
Is there a specific reason why the Vet prescribed it instead of Meloxicam ?
It was the emergency vet, I asked him for something else because of the side effects but he said it was the only stronger painkiller he had on hand for her and he was worried about how stressed she was presenting and thought it might help.
To be fair her flinches during the examination were terrible and he was worried Loxicom wasn't enough. I actually had to ask him to up the dose of Loxicom because he wasn't giving her enough. He dealt very well with all my challenging questions.
Then the regular vet said he'd continue to use it while they were managing her fluids and then taper it off for coming home.
She has now started producing dry little poos so fingers crossed we're making some progress.
Both vets said she had spurs but no signs of any irritation and the lump had disappeared completely. She had skull xrays not long ago for the EC and no signs of any tooth root problems then but that may well of changed.
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Yes I think I will ask them to teach me how to do one while I'm there so I can get a feel for it rather than just watching.If you can get the Vet to show you how to give SQ fluids it can be a huge help. With stasis getting enough fluids in just orally is unlikely to be possible. But if you can do SQs at home then it means less stress for the Bunny with having to go back and forth to the Vets.
She's a bit perkier and badgering me for treats (the only thing she eats reliably) but she's tired a lot and poo is terrible.hows Blossom today?
She's a bit perkier and badgering me for treats (the only thing she eats reliably) but she's tired a lot and poo is terrible.
I really think we're looking at teeth as both her eyes are wet and a bit goopy.
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