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Raven needs vibes, falling, circling update March 11
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bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you! He certainly is a very determined bunny.he is very inspirational, your tiny, shiny black soldier
a reader of books
Warren Veteran
He's such a strong bunny, dealing with these frequent dentals, especially now that he's having his balance and circling problems on top of that.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
a reader of books
Warren Veteran
I hope the vet will be able to do something for him. It does sound like he's not in ideal shape for a dental right now, though I'm assuming you won't be able to put it off for very long, either, with those sharp points he gets on his teeth. What a difficult thing.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Poor boy
Is his falling over definitely due to vestibular problems and not skeletal problems ? Sending millions of vibes for him x
I'm sure you must be beside yourself with worry. All good vibes coming your way for you both. xxxxx
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you all for the kind thoughts and positive vibes,.
I apologize for not posting an update sooner. I was struggling with what to say.
Raven is still with me. By the time I got him to the vet Tuesday Raven was at the lowest point I have seen him in years. Vet examined him and Raven still felt strong. He had horizontal nystagmus in his right eye and was having difficulty keeping his balance. While there is no outer ear involvement, he is being treated for a middle or inner ear infection. We changed back to the baytril because he was already on the Ch!oramphenical, which initially helped when he had a slight setback almost two weeks ago. Vet also approved a higher dose of Meloxicam to help any inflammation
Vet was pleased to hear Raven is taking syringe feeds well, and is still eating small amounts of greens and treats on his own .
I also have him on sub q fluids. I am hoping the change in abx will give him sufficient relief so he can regain his balance and qol.
Sending him lots more vibes. I hope the meds help.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you. He has a lot of determination to get around for such a little bunny and has bright eyes.. . I got lots of licks yesterday when he got his syringe feeds and he was washing up when I steadied him.
