Rabbit with huge kidney stone..help!!

[Kelsb]

Hi,

I need advise please, my 6yr old lion head has been diagnosed with a massive kidney stone, the biggest they’ve ever seen apparently! This was diagnosed because he was having issues with his legs one of them is a bit played. This is the diagnosis after his X-ray yesterday, they said his legs are fine and that it is the kidney stone causing his leg issues due to the pain he’s in. They mentioned the option of removing his kidney, but this is high risk and they don’t know if the other kidney is ok. Today he has lost all mobility in his back legs! He is not insured so have no idea how much this kind of surgery and after care will cost, and also no idea if he will regain the use of his back legs! My vets are closed till Monday and I just need advise, he is really struggling on his bottom half but, the top half he’s fine hes eating, grooming and engaging. I don’t know what to do for the best

 

[Orenoko]

If he's lost the use of his legs he needs to see a veterinarian as an emergency.

 

[Mrs]

I'm so sorry! I would imagine he needs a vet ASAP, easier said than done on a weekend, apart from the emergency vets. Hope you can find a solution

 

[Shimmer]

I would use the best rabbit vet you have and give him a chance. They should give you an estimate for the op before you decide whether go ahead. PTS would be another responsible option to consider under the circumstances. I'm surprised they allowed him home without some treatment.

Has he had any routine bloods done to check for the basics? (which would include liver and kidney function)

There's always a risk of losing them under anaesthetic, but I tend to go for the 'nothing left to lose' route, especially if doing nothing is really not a good option. 6 years is middle aged, so worth a go, imo. It sounds urgent, so don't leave it any longer than you really have to (ie tomorrow?). A blocked kidney will not only be very painful, it will also be causing other issues within the body. He will also have a better recovery the sooner it's done. He's still eating normally, so that's a good sign, but things can change very, very quickly in rabbits. If he deteriorates at all, he needs to see a vet immediately.

 

[Tiggertime]

He needs vet care and a lot of pain relief.

 

[Cuthbert&Dillon]

How is your bunny now? hope all is well.