Hi, I have a mini lop called Thumper.
He's been healthy for all 5 years of his life so far.
Just over 3 weeks ago, he started falling over and dragging his rear legs a bit.
We took him to the vet who gave anti-inflammatory and said just keep him comfortable and fed/hydrated for a few days and see if he gets better, but if he gets worse, come back.
A few days later there was no improvement so we took him back.
They gave us medication for e.cuniculi and anti-inflammatories again.
3 nights later, I was in bed and heard him screaming in pain, so rushed out to him.
He was rolling around and trying to bite the floor, I think to deal with the pain.
It was agonising to witness but I couldn't do anything.
We rushed him back and they said to think about putting him down.
He is still having these seizures sometimes averaging 1 every 2 days.
I really want to give him every chance but he's even weaker and just on his stomach all the time. I have to clean and feed him, or he just toilets all over himself. He can not move because his legs are so weak. Please help I don't know what to do.
His toilets seem ok and he's comfortable most of the time, I don't mind caring for him but I would love to get him up and about again.
He has been watering from the eyes a bit. A cataract developed at the same time this started. He keeps getting crusty stuff under his eye that needs cleaning.
He's been healthy for all 5 years of his life so far.
Just over 3 weeks ago, he started falling over and dragging his rear legs a bit.
We took him to the vet who gave anti-inflammatory and said just keep him comfortable and fed/hydrated for a few days and see if he gets better, but if he gets worse, come back.
A few days later there was no improvement so we took him back.
They gave us medication for e.cuniculi and anti-inflammatories again.
3 nights later, I was in bed and heard him screaming in pain, so rushed out to him.
He was rolling around and trying to bite the floor, I think to deal with the pain.
It was agonising to witness but I couldn't do anything.
We rushed him back and they said to think about putting him down.
He is still having these seizures sometimes averaging 1 every 2 days.
I really want to give him every chance but he's even weaker and just on his stomach all the time. I have to clean and feed him, or he just toilets all over himself. He can not move because his legs are so weak. Please help I don't know what to do.
His toilets seem ok and he's comfortable most of the time, I don't mind caring for him but I would love to get him up and about again.
He has been watering from the eyes a bit. A cataract developed at the same time this started. He keeps getting crusty stuff under his eye that needs cleaning.
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I don’t have any experience of this so I can’t offer any specific advice, I’m sure other people will be along soon. Is your vet a rabbit savvy exotics vet? Sending lots of vibes.
