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Sweet dreams Rudey
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joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
Super pic
Do you think Mousey is receiving some mystic messages via her antenna ear?
Does black and white bunny not also get a nibble of Geranium?
Ha ha - B&W just requires lots of loves & he gets them too. No food requirements. He's going in the washing machine shortly.
Mouse is very up down with her ears these days - she is receiving messages - I'm just not sure the world is ready to hear them :lol:
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
Its scary as essentially speaking I am without a vet. Obviously the buns remain registered at Crab Lane but the bunny savvy element is well gone. I've never made "the" final call on any of my bunnies without FHB (a few passed at home) & now I won't even have Ruth.
So I'm having to wing his treatment & care a little. He had a few days when I thought it was his time - he was only taking half his feeds & his movement is really bad. He has since picked up with his appetite - he eats loads of forage & back to guzzling spoon feeds so ok for now.
I've upped his metacam a tad & he's back on panacur . His left leg is really weak & cos he lies on the same side the other isn't much better. Its not as bad as dragging but calling it a limp would be understating things. I need some really gentle physio for him as he feels so stiff. I've been doing little things like massages, ideas stolen from you tube vids connected to disabled bunnies website eg trying to get him to sit as straight as possible, getting him to balance on a chair cushion
Does anyone have an ideas about what I can do to support his mobility issues whilst on lock down? I think we are dealing with EC hind leg weakness plus possible bone pain (which is why he is on metacam)
Thanks for reading
So I'm having to wing his treatment & care a little. He had a few days when I thought it was his time - he was only taking half his feeds & his movement is really bad. He has since picked up with his appetite - he eats loads of forage & back to guzzling spoon feeds so ok for now.
I've upped his metacam a tad & he's back on panacur . His left leg is really weak & cos he lies on the same side the other isn't much better. Its not as bad as dragging but calling it a limp would be understating things. I need some really gentle physio for him as he feels so stiff. I've been doing little things like massages, ideas stolen from you tube vids connected to disabled bunnies website eg trying to get him to sit as straight as possible, getting him to balance on a chair cushion
Does anyone have an ideas about what I can do to support his mobility issues whilst on lock down? I think we are dealing with EC hind leg weakness plus possible bone pain (which is why he is on metacam)
Thanks for reading
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It must be an additional worry for you to no longer have a Rabbit Savvy Vet that you could at least have phone contact with at this time.
With regards to his Metacam, are you giving him 12 hourly doses of every 24 hours ? Many Rabbit Savvy Vets now prescribe 12 hourly dosing as Rabbits excrete meloxicam ( the active ingredient of Metacam/Loxicom etc) faster than other species.
I am reluctant to give specific advice re physio exercises as I dont know if Rudey's hind leg weakness is solely due to EC or if there is some sort of arthritic condition going on too. Massage should certainly be beneficial in that it will promote the blood supply to his leg. Some heat therapy can be beneficial too. But I would not leave him sitting on a heat pad incase he is unable to get off it.
Are you giving him Ranitidine ? Sometimes this can be necessary for Rabbits on a high dose of Metacam in order to protect the gi tract from ulceration.
Sending lots of vibes for your brave lad
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
It must be an additional worry for you to no longer have a Rabbit Savvy Vet that you could at least have phone contact with at this time.
With regards to his Metacam, are you giving him 12 hourly doses of every 24 hours ? Many Rabbit Savvy Vets now prescribe 12 hourly dosing as Rabbits excrete meloxicam ( the active ingredient of Metacam/Loxicom etc) faster than other species.
I am reluctant to give specific advice re physio exercises as I dont know if Rudey's hind leg weakness is solely due to EC or if there is some sort of arthritic condition going on too. Massage should certainly be beneficial in that it will promote the blood supply to his leg. Some heat therapy can be beneficial too. But I would not leave him sitting on a heat pad incase he is unable to get off it.
Are you giving him Ranitidine ? Sometimes this can be necessary for Rabbits on a high dose of Metacam in order to protect the gi tract from ulceration.
Sending lots of vibes for your brave lad
Thanks JJ. I know what you mean about physio & not knowing exact nature of his disability - I would have thought his wonky posture alone causes some pain. He isn't on ranitidine no - but he is on tiny metacam dose even with my increase. He's always had it twice daily so covered there. Whether its a coincidence or not I don't know but he is appearing happier with his upped meds .
With massage are hands best or devices? I haven't looked but i bet they make pet ones - seem to recall that on youtube vid ages ago
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
You can buy devices but hands are fine and what I use for Endeavour
thank you x
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
J&B - my rabbit savvy vet is taking video calls and emails are answered the same day. Its Oakmount so not too far from you. Google it and see what they say about bunnies but they have a special exotics specialism. I will pm you the phone number so that you could maybe call and discuss.
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
thanks Zoobec - appreciated.
Thanks too C&D - I feel a bit weird as my vets do things so differently (not saying better or worse) to most vets & all his history is there. I think them never having met Rudey could be a barrier, Its great to have a more local vet I could call if need be though x
Thanks too C&D - I feel a bit weird as my vets do things so differently (not saying better or worse) to most vets & all his history is there. I think them never having met Rudey could be a barrier, Its great to have a more local vet I could call if need be though x
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
Ruperts history has just arrived with Sheryl - I think that vets send over information from one to another.
Scrappy's Little Helper
Mama Doe
It sounds really tough on you both at the moment. As far I'm concerned you've always had sound judgement when it comes to your bunnies and Rudey couldn't be in better hands. Yet at the same time I appreciate that you want the guidance, expertise and reassurance of a rabbit savvy vet who knows your bunnies almost as well as you do. I hope you manage to find some PT to help Rudey with his leg. It does sound encouraging that he's so enthusiastic about his forage. That'll certainly do him a world of good.
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I don't think it would be necessary to meet Rudey, as you could send a video of his movements, although the records could be an issue. It would be good to have someone more local though and also a second opinion might be interesting.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
'A' can't be running the show completely solo, can she? If Ruth isn't available then aren't Heather or Becky? I'm a bit baffled - are they not doing shifts? You may have explained to me already but it's gone over my head if you have.
I'm really sorry this is so hard for you with Rudey, abysmal timing. I hope he rallies and you are more sure of your care plan while this lock down persists.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
Heather has returned from maternity leave - I have seen her at the surgery a few weeks ago (I'm making a guess from when I was there it would have been 5 March). I was told she would be working Wednesday and Thursday. She could well have childcare issues and have gone back to parenting though.
Ashlands (and a few other practices) are working it so that the same people on the team work on certain days together to minimise the risk of it going across the whole team, they may do something like that but have the disadvantage of being a very small team to start with.
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
Nawww lovely caring girl.
