We went to the Vets for a weekly check and 2 Vets had a feel and the masses are still there but they said to keep an eye on her and bring her in in a couple of weeks if no change and sooner if there was. I then went round to a friends (Bugsy's Mum) for coffee and Molly was loose in the kitchen. She did her Thumper from Bambi impression on the laminate floor (bless) then sprawled out by the kitchen door, casually watching the world go by. When I picked her up I noticed there was blood in her wee again. Phoned the Vets and they asked for a sample which I took in. They confirmed it is blood and to keep an eye. It could have been that whatever the masses are, bled because 2 of them palpated her. I think I've got a tough decision to make fairly soon. I hope I know when its time to let her go without her suffering. At the mo she's spawled out in the kitchen looking so comfortable. She still hops round the garden and leads me a merry dance when I try to catch her. She's digging a hole in the garden - I think she's trying to get to Australia!!! So while there's life in her, I'll hang on. I will need advice from the brave ones who have let go on here recently to let me know how and when I will know the time is right. Hang in there girl.
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aawww Jill.. so sorry to hear this. Molly sounds like she is enjoying life at the moment! Im sure you will know if the time comes.. if she stops eating, isnt lively for example.
I hope you dont have to make this decision for a long time yet and enjoy her for as long as you can.
I hope you dont have to make this decision for a long time yet and enjoy her for as long as you can.
Hi Jill - that's a feisty old lass you have there, and Chris is right, she's enjoying life. I'm sure she'll let you know if things change.
I'm not sure you'll need advice, your posts have shown the close relationship you have with Molly, even in the short time she's been with you. You know her better than anyone, and will notice the changes in her behaviour.
You should be very proud that you've given her a life that she truly thinks is worth living to the max
I'm not sure you'll need advice, your posts have shown the close relationship you have with Molly, even in the short time she's been with you. You know her better than anyone, and will notice the changes in her behaviour.
You should be very proud that you've given her a life that she truly thinks is worth living to the max
Awww Jill sorry to hear its not such good news for Molly. Sounds positive just now though and who knows she may very well have life in her for a while, Jasper certainly did she kept going for 6 months after I was told it would only be weeks!
I know its an old cliche but you will just know when its time. With Jasper just the other weekend she stopped eating her pellets which she normally went mad for, her breathing got worse, I definately think breathing changes when bunnies aren't comfortable. She was still munching hay but the amounts decreased day by day. Emmm to be totally honest I can't think of anything else as the main factor was Jasper suddenly lost her love for life, she always liked coming through to the living room to binky and have a dash about and chin things but the last time she was through she just sat there and munched a bit of brocolli and she did venture up the hall but looking at her I knew it was too much for her to do anymore than that.
Its also in the eye's, looking into her eye's I could see she was tired and had enough and wanted to go.
I hope Molly keeps up her love of life!
Angela
I know its an old cliche but you will just know when its time. With Jasper just the other weekend she stopped eating her pellets which she normally went mad for, her breathing got worse, I definately think breathing changes when bunnies aren't comfortable. She was still munching hay but the amounts decreased day by day. Emmm to be totally honest I can't think of anything else as the main factor was Jasper suddenly lost her love for life, she always liked coming through to the living room to binky and have a dash about and chin things but the last time she was through she just sat there and munched a bit of brocolli and she did venture up the hall but looking at her I knew it was too much for her to do anymore than that.
Its also in the eye's, looking into her eye's I could see she was tired and had enough and wanted to go.
I hope Molly keeps up her love of life!
Angela
Hi Jill
It might be just as you say, the lumps bled because she has be examined by the vets :? Molly sounds happy enough with life at the moment and clearly adores you to pieces :wink: Is she still on the tea :?: might be that that is suspending the growths :wink:
If the worst should come, you will know in your heart of hearts that the time is right :wink: it is not an easy decision for anyone to make but for now, you are doing all you can to make Molly's life a happy and comfortable one :wink: Try not to worry to much and take it day by day :wink: give Molly a hug a nose rubby from me :wink:
It might be just as you say, the lumps bled because she has be examined by the vets :? Molly sounds happy enough with life at the moment and clearly adores you to pieces :wink:
Is she still on the tea :?: might be that that is suspending the growths :wink: If the worst should come, you will know in your heart of hearts that the time is right :wink: it is not an easy decision for anyone to make
but for now, you are doing all you can to make Molly's life a happy and comfortable one :wink: Try not to worry to much and take it day by day :wink: give Molly a hug a nose rubby from me :wink: good luck with Molly, as others have said you will know what is best, and full credit to you that you will put her out of her misery before she gets to the suffering stage.....................it is hard but fingers crossed she has a good while yet - and don't worry :wink:
bunnytales
Mama Doe
Awww bless little Molly - she seems to be enjoying herself at the moment and I think as the good folks on here have already mentioned - being her mum you will know her the best and you'll know instinctively when the time is right to let her go. But for now your doing a grand job with her and just take it one day at a time and enjoy your time together.
Sending a Snuggle and Nose Rub to little Molly.
Sending a Snuggle and Nose Rub to little Molly.
I am sorry to hear about poor Molly She is doing very well indeed. Don't worry I think you will know when she isn't well and uncomfortable. Hang in there. Although I have not lost a bun lately I have lost a lot of buns in the past due to old age. It hurts no matter what the situation - but by the sounds of it, it is not Molly’s time yet
She is doing very well indeed. Don't worry I think you will know when she isn't well and uncomfortable. Hang in there. Although I have not lost a bun lately I have lost a lot of buns in the past due to old age. It hurts no matter what the situation - but by the sounds of it, it is not Molly’s time yet Blood in the wee againnicolar said:I have just caught up with news about Molly. She sounds as tho she is still enjoying life, as others have already said you def know when the time is up. Give her lots of nose rubs and cuddles from me, she is a little star
How is she today?
Nicola
but hopping and digging like there's no tomorrow; eating and pooping and sprawling out with her legs behind her in that "I'm so comfortable" pose
