Lilac losing weight

[Orenoko]

Great news that the vets aren't concerned about her liver. I completely understand your feelings about another CT scan and would question what the point would be.

Personally I would think that if she is eating well, is active and is maintaining weight, then I would be happy about her quality of life. Also as long as the meds are not also resulting in unpleasant side effects, I would not be concerned about her being on them long term.

I have also had bunnies, who have become much friendlier after they have needed lots of hands-on medical treatment with meds etc.

I would be happy with the outcome of Lilac's check-up.

Thank you I will try and relax and enjoy the positive-ish news! I think when she shows the neurological symptoms I get quite worried because she just gets stuck in one direction, but weirdly if I pick her up and hold her for a bit it seems to "reset" her. My main concern is if she does it during the night/when I'm at work, how long is she like it for and does it distress her? But I guess I'll never know the answer to that and I'm sure if she was distressed it would show in other ways in terms of behaviour/appetite etc.

 

[a reader of books]

That's really reassuring news that they're not worried about her liver and she doesn't have EC. I'm sorry her previous symptoms have been back, though. I'd understand, too, if you wouldn't do the CT scan since it wouldn't actually change anything for her. With her being so active and having a really good appetite and liking your company, it sounds like overall she's doing well. I think if she'd need medication to have a quality of life, and to keep her neurological symptoms better under control, I'd personally be happy to leave her on them if it's not causing any problems. I think a lot of elderly animals (including humans!) depend on medication in some way to be okay. I don't think that's a bad thing; I think it's very positive that we can offer them medication so they can keep enjoying life for longer, and it does sound from what you've told us like she's enjoying life

 

[Orenoko]

That's really reassuring news that they're not worried about her liver and she doesn't have EC. I'm sorry her previous symptoms have been back, though. I'd understand, too, if you wouldn't do the CT scan since it wouldn't actually change anything for her. With her being so active and having a really good appetite and liking your company, it sounds like overall she's doing well. I think if she'd need medication to have a quality of life, and to keep her neurological symptoms better under control, I'd personally be happy to leave her on them if it's not causing any problems. I think a lot of elderly animals (including humans!) depend on medication in some way to be okay. I don't think that's a bad thing; I think it's very positive that we can offer them medication so they can keep enjoying life for longer, and it does sound from what you've told us like she's enjoying life

Thanks, hopefully we can maintain her where she is where she appears to be relatively comfortable etc. Her feet remain pretty much the same after some initial improvement - no worse, no better - but they don't bother her at all, and the vet wasn't too worried given the steroid cream has helped. Just a bit of a juggling act isn't it with elderly/special needs buns!

 

[RabbitNerd]

I would think to give her some oats and maybe some pieces of dried bread? My bunnies (angoras) are naturally skinny, but I always give them oats and kale, and that seems to help a bit.