Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
Me too. Still got the hurdle of hay and hard pellets but all the signs are looking good 
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Unbearable guilt :-(
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Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
Heres a photo I found on my phone.
With my dog bobby
With my dog bobby
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
And here he is the other day when I was trying to syringe feed.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope he continues to make good progress. I'd monitor his poo output closely to make sure that his GI tract continues to function whilst he is unable to eat much in the way of crude fibre xx
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
And last night after surgery
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
What should I be looking for. He has been going, although less than usual and they are small and hard. I think he may have been eating them too. Is that normal?
supersonic
Mama Doe
Poor boy! Sending get well vibes for him.
Echoing what everyone else has said, don't feel bad at all! Yesterday I kicked the guinea (well, he ran in front of me when I was walking :roll: ) the day before that, I nearly shut my aunties dog in the door, then the day before THAT a duck decided a good place to sit was right behind where I was standing... so I sort of shifted my foot and shunted him across the floor :roll:
It happens!
Echoing what everyone else has said, don't feel bad at all! Yesterday I kicked the guinea (well, he ran in front of me when I was walking :roll: ) the day before that, I nearly shut my aunties dog in the door, then the day before THAT a duck decided a good place to sit was right behind where I was standing... so I sort of shifted my foot and shunted him across the floor :roll:
It happens!
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
He is gorgeous! He looks rather sorry for himself, bless him.
Buns sometimes eat poo when they are on meds. I think they do as well if they are not getting enough fibre in. Tbh, one of my buns eats their poo sometimes for no reason at all. :roll:
Is he eating his cecals?
I would expect his poos to be smaller and blacker because he is not getting the fibre he should be getting. Can you put some proC or something in his water? Might just help his guts cope a bit more. x
He looks rather sorry for himself, bless him. Buns sometimes eat poo when they are on meds. I think they do as well if they are not getting enough fibre in. Tbh, one of my buns eats their poo sometimes for no reason at all. :roll:
Is he eating his cecals?
I would expect his poos to be smaller and blacker because he is not getting the fibre he should be getting. Can you put some proC or something in his water? Might just help his guts cope a bit more. x
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
Glad he's feeling a bit better. Sending lots more vibes for handsome Diesel xx
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
He is eating his cecals!
He is also eating so much better this morning. Everything I left for him last night was gone this morning.
I was just wondering, if there are any softer hays I can get in ready for when he is allowed it again? The last stuff I bought was from pets at home and although he usually eats this fine, I wanted something much nicer so he is more tempted to eat when the time comes. x
He is also eating so much better this morning. Everything I left for him last night was gone this morning.
I was just wondering, if there are any softer hays I can get in ready for when he is allowed it again? The last stuff I bought was from pets at home and although he usually eats this fine, I wanted something much nicer so he is more tempted to eat when the time comes. x
He is eating his cecals!
He is also eating so much better this morning. Everything I left for him last night was gone this morning.
I was just wondering, if there are any softer hays I can get in ready for when he is allowed it again? The last stuff I bought was from pets at home and although he usually eats this fine, I wanted something much nicer so he is more tempted to eat when the time comes. x
If Parsnipbun is still selling it, this hay is fantastic http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?404907-UD-POST-70-willow-leaves-and-apple-crisp-options-added-Box-Wonderful-Hay
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
Thanks so much. I'll message her for details. x
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Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
Also the Ings hay from Hay for Pets is absolutely beautiful. It's very soft and fine, would be perfect for a bun with a sore mouth. :thumb:
http://www.hayforpets.co.uk/
http://www.hayforpets.co.uk/
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
So pleased to hear that he is now making good progress
Kayaksteph
Mama Doe
Great news he is doing better.
Accidents happen. Lola gets under feet all the time. Please dont feel bad.
x
Accidents happen. Lola gets under feet all the time. Please dont feel bad.
x
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
Morning everyone,
Firstly I just wanted to thank everyone for your wise words and support. I definitely felt a little out of my depth in the past week and it has really helped to be able to ask advice etc.
Well, Diesel seems to be doing OK. He is eating a good amount, obviously not pellets or hay at the moment. I am a little worried I am over compensating for this and giving him in excess of the wrong type of food. He has been having his critical care food 3 times a day. I leave down grass, some greens (usually spinach, kale or rocket) and softening up his pellets and adding some banana to encourage him to eat them as otherwise he doesn't bother. I tried him on some fresh herbs and he loves the parsley but not so keen on the others. He has also been having some grapes.
I've not seen him drinking that much so I have been syringing him some water when I've got hold of him to do his meds. Is this because he is having the fluid from the fruit and veg and not eating drier foods like his hay and pellets? I'm worried that he is scared of using the drinking bottle incase it hurts him. I've left a bowl down with water too but from what I have seen, he hasn't used it.
I let him out for the first time last night for about 30 minutes and he was so excited. He was following the dog all the time. Oh, and he also sprayed all over me (and the dog) :shock: I guess I deserved that :lol:
Firstly I just wanted to thank everyone for your wise words and support. I definitely felt a little out of my depth in the past week and it has really helped to be able to ask advice etc.
Well, Diesel seems to be doing OK. He is eating a good amount, obviously not pellets or hay at the moment. I am a little worried I am over compensating for this and giving him in excess of the wrong type of food. He has been having his critical care food 3 times a day. I leave down grass, some greens (usually spinach, kale or rocket) and softening up his pellets and adding some banana to encourage him to eat them as otherwise he doesn't bother. I tried him on some fresh herbs and he loves the parsley but not so keen on the others. He has also been having some grapes.
I've not seen him drinking that much so I have been syringing him some water when I've got hold of him to do his meds. Is this because he is having the fluid from the fruit and veg and not eating drier foods like his hay and pellets? I'm worried that he is scared of using the drinking bottle incase it hurts him. I've left a bowl down with water too but from what I have seen, he hasn't used it.
I let him out for the first time last night for about 30 minutes and he was so excited. He was following the dog all the time. Oh, and he also sprayed all over me (and the dog) :shock: I guess I deserved that :lol:
Dieselsmum
Warren Scout
He has been peeing ok so not overly worried about the drinking just yet.
He has his check up tomorrow so I will mention it to the vet then.
He is still pooping, albeit they are smaller and darker. He's still eating them too.
He's in good spirits tonight, although he just grunted and lunged at me! Stroppy little poo-bag! :lol:
He has his check up tomorrow so I will mention it to the vet then.
He is still pooping, albeit they are smaller and darker. He's still eating them too.
He's in good spirits tonight, although he just grunted and lunged at me! Stroppy little poo-bag! :lol: