This walking nightmare is Quinn, my 2 year old (nearly 3) male bun.
To date, aside from incidental issues, he has been diagnosed with:
- An initial lung infection that caused permanent lung damage
- Liver insufficiency (currently coming back normal)
- A malfunctioning adrenal gland (hormone chip implanted)
- Bilateral cartilage weakness in both ears
- Suspected cartilage weakness of the throat
He's just been confirmed to have his third lung infection this year, which the vets are telling me is likely because he's aspirating from the weakened throat cartilage. She rather sympathetically said "if it is the cartilage, I'm not sure what you can do about this..."
No, Quinn is clearly not a rabbit with long term prospects. I get that.
She did ask about water bowls vs bottles- Quinn uses and prefers bowls, I don't think he'd even bother with a bottle. Is there a particular kind of bowl or fancy style of bowl that might help? What about the way his food is delivered?
Any ideas welcome. He does have a specialist vet that he hasn't managed to see in a while- they are an hour away and he hasn't been well enough to travel. I'm going to see if I can talk to them as well, but would value input.
Quinn's mummy