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Something is awry... Vet visited, not much changing! Stasis - maybe?
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Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
Unfortunately after bringing Bear home, he is still definitely not himself.
He is eating small amounts. He is doing small poos, but he appears to be in discomfort/pain and isn't really running around the garden/showing signs of interest. He'll sniff at food like he wants to go for it then back off and decide against it.
He had his Emeprid/Cisapride this morning and I'll give him his Metacam at midday.. if he's not showing signs of improvement a few hours after that I'll take him back to the vet.
I think it has to be some dental issue as nothing else is screaming out as a problem!
He is eating small amounts. He is doing small poos, but he appears to be in discomfort/pain and isn't really running around the garden/showing signs of interest. He'll sniff at food like he wants to go for it then back off and decide against it.
He had his Emeprid/Cisapride this morning and I'll give him his Metacam at midday.. if he's not showing signs of improvement a few hours after that I'll take him back to the vet.
I think it has to be some dental issue as nothing else is screaming out as a problem!
Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
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Little update of him eating post his Metacam/Emeprid meds this afternoon... Still not quite right but at least he is eating (he pretty much had all of what was on the tray)!
Can see he has a bit of a weepy eye... monitoring that - but he has had a few hands on his head/poked in the eye in a bit of a tussle to get meds in him. Hopefully that goes - but is an indicator of a possible issue...
Little update of him eating post his Metacam/Emeprid meds this afternoon... Still not quite right but at least he is eating (he pretty much had all of what was on the tray)!
Can see he has a bit of a weepy eye... monitoring that - but he has had a few hands on his head/poked in the eye in a bit of a tussle to get meds in him. Hopefully that goes - but is an indicator of a possible issue...
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Glad to see him eating well now.
The runny eye could be indicative of a Dental problem which involves elongated tooth roots.
The runny eye could be indicative of a Dental problem which involves elongated tooth roots.
Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
Indeed... Hopefully it isn't that as that is a real tough one to resolve! Will keep monitoring and see how he goes. At least he's eating, pooing etc.
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
Aww a tri coloured lop. My bridge boy Rio was one,he had more colour splodges on him.I hope your boy improves.
AnjaSanja
Warren Scout
Runny eye-as said above, possible abscess in periorbital area. X-rays would show that. Lack of aptite and pain is also present if this is the problem. With such problem pain meds are dosed every 12 hours at the maximum dosage, sometimes even two types of pain meds and if abscess is there or any nasty dental problem, that needs extraction, two types of antibiotic. If he is not back eating like a champ by monday. Call a vet ask for skull x-rays. Ask about roots, abscess. You can make a call tomorrow about dosing pain meds every 12 hours.
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Glad he is eating some food on his own and producing poo. I hope he continues to improve. You want him stable should a dental be necessary. When my bunny needs a dental he sniffs and begs for food, yet only eats a little before stopping. Like your bunny he accepts syringe feeds. Once eating improves, output improves.
Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
Thanks both.
Yes he's improved slightly but he's definitely still not right.
He's eating a good handful of vegetables in a sitting at least, but is avoiding hay and pellets. Making sure he has a decent amount of food.
Suspect he won't improve tomorrow but will give him some more Metacam tomorrow, load him up with food, and give the vet a call for an xray and dental check on Monday. I sort of hope that shows something so at least it can be treated, otherwise will be at a total loss with what is wrong with him.
Don't want him to be in pain and can tell in his face he is (he's **** at hiding his feelings...wouldn't make a good poker player)
Yes he's improved slightly but he's definitely still not right.
He's eating a good handful of vegetables in a sitting at least, but is avoiding hay and pellets. Making sure he has a decent amount of food.
Suspect he won't improve tomorrow but will give him some more Metacam tomorrow, load him up with food, and give the vet a call for an xray and dental check on Monday. I sort of hope that shows something so at least it can be treated, otherwise will be at a total loss with what is wrong with him.
Don't want him to be in pain and can tell in his face he is (he's **** at hiding his feelings...wouldn't make a good poker player)
Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
Booked in tomorrow for what will hopefully be dentals.
Will ask them if they can do an Xray etc as suggested above.
Only reason they won't do that is if there's something else obviously wrong, I guess.
Will ask them if they can do an Xray etc as suggested above.
Only reason they won't do that is if there's something else obviously wrong, I guess.
Pets mum
Wise Old Thumper
I will be thinking of Bear tomorrow, good idea about the x-ray while he's there xx
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Sending vibes for tomorrow. Is he still on medicam?
Chrisrules334
Warren Scout
Bear is back at the vets now.
Xray later today - she is hoping he will sit still enough for that (fingers crossed, he usually does once he's "captured"), see what that shows.
If nothing shows up they will do a dental tomorrow to check all of the teeth and sort out the spurs which they can see on a basic examination.
I think he's in reasonable hands. Hopefully we get some answers and the answers aren't anything too bad.
Xray later today - she is hoping he will sit still enough for that (fingers crossed, he usually does once he's "captured"), see what that shows.
If nothing shows up they will do a dental tomorrow to check all of the teeth and sort out the spurs which they can see on a basic examination.
I think he's in reasonable hands. Hopefully we get some answers and the answers aren't anything too bad.
InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
Hope all goes well for him x
CarelessSquid07
Mama Doe
Hope everything goes well x
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