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Forum RAINBOW BRIDGE Peter needs Good Vibes!

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    • Cottontail
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        I need vibes for my little klutz bun!

        I feel awful!  My poor boy is at home and I cannot be with him for a while; but he had to go to the emergency vet last night.  He’s home with his Daddy, but needs lots of good vibes! 

        Yesterday morning his daddy called me and let me know that it looked like he had some gunk in his eye, but wasn’t acting any differently.  He had to go to work, but when he got home found that Pete’s left eye had completely clouded over and had more gunk!  To make it worse, he was obviously blind on that side!  I called over to MBs vet because mine was closed, and they agreed to get a doctor back out and saw him last night.  It looks like Pete’s cornea is torn, possibly by Zoey!   The only thing I can think is that he snuck up on her and startled her. She never hurts him and gets upset when he is hurt.  They were upset that I had to leave short notice several days ago and am not currently able to go home… so Daddy has been dealing with stressed out furbabies… but we never expected this!

        The vet had to use larger stitches in the cornea than he wanted to due to the damage and the pressure in the eye.  He also had to stitch the eye shut to help compress it and keep the internal pressure from pushing and tearing the stitches; so Pete’s poor eye will be kept stitched shut for the next 2 weeks!   He was given oral medicine; which is 2 days, twice a day of (sp?) meloxicam, and daily doses of baytril.  He is cage bound because he is now half blind.  He also has a soft cone to help keep him from pawing at the stitches.  My husband has tried to reassure me that this cone is a better fit than the ones Pete has had in the past… so it may stay on, at least longer.

        The vet said that depending on the level of healing, he may retain some sight or be completely blind in the eye… if it does not heal well enough in that time period we have to consider the very real/scary possibility that Pete may lose his eye completely.

        So, please send lots of good vibes!  Worried bunny parents!


      • jerseygirl
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          {{{Peter Cottontail}}}

          How stressful for you that you can’t be there with him to see for yourself how he is!
          {{{Vibes}}} for you too.

          I seem to remember a similar injury happening to somebun on here but can’t for the life of me recall who that was.

          Hopefully their eyes are like humans and heal super fast. Fingers crossed!


        • JackRabbit
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            Poor Pete! I sure hope it heals well and he can see out of that eye again. Definitely need to consider wrapping that boy in bubble wrap. If the worst does happen, know that there are other buns out there doing fine with sight only in one eye — BBers Retrosquid and Ouissie’s bunny Link is one of them.

            Sending tons of hugs, love, and healing vibes to our favorite adventurous boy… {{{{{{{{{{Pete}}}}}}}}}}


          • MoxieMeadows
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              Aww poor Pete! (((VIBES)))


            • LBJ10
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                Poor little Pete, he just can’t seem to catch a break. Perhaps you need to make him a bubble suit. Hehe!
                Keep us updated. I’m sure everything will be fine though. The vet was smart to stitch the eye shut.


              • Bam
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                  (((((((Pete))))))


                • kirstyol
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                    Oh poor Peter! Good vibes coming your way from me, Bramble the bun and Freddie the hamster.


                  • MissGabbster
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                      (((((((((Healing Vibes for Peter)))))))))))))

                      He really does need a bubble suit! He’s a young bun but he’s gotten himself into trouble so many times. I’m glad husband is home and is able to take good care of him. I’m sure everything will work out fine in the end. Rabbits are troopers and I imagine Pete will be his same mischievous self even with some eyesight loss.


                    • Roberta
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                        Poor Pete, This happened to one of my cats, aside from a small scar on the eye his vision is fine. Hopefully it will heal well.


                      • Megabunny
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                          I had to jump on and wish Pete well, even though I already have. I’m thinking of you both and so sorry you’re going through all this. My hubby said yours deserves a nomination for sainthood. He’s wonderful for taking this on in your absence. You could say he’s the only one left to do it, but it is still above and beyond what I think a lot of husbands could handle (mine readily admits he wouldn’t deal with it well) and, well, Pete’s very blessed to have you all there for him.


                        • Little Lion Head
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                            Lots and lots and lots of vibes for (((((((Pete)))))))) please keep us posted!


                          • Cottontail
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                              I haven’t heard back from my husband yet this morning, but I suspect that he slept in after the last few days.

                              Late last night, this was the update:
                              Peter is in his cage (and will be at least until Mommy gets home), and has been spending a lot of time in his corner.  His daddy had to work a while to get him to take his pain medicine, but when he finally did, Pete took his medicine like a big boy.  He was given the antibiotic after (both are liquid drops) and he slurped it up, too.  He at his salad and some pellets and hay, but is being understandably a bit more grumpy and jumpy.  After a while of sitting with him, Daddy turned on some videos that Pete recognizes and my little klutz bunny relaxed a bit more. 

                              He is trying not to give me too much physical description of Pete’s eye, but let me know that other than the expected swelling of the area, that the only thing noticeable was the discharge that the vet said to expect.  He said that this would be the medicated paste that was put on his eye before it was stitched shut, and to try to leave it be and mess with it as little as possible (ie– don’t try to clean his face unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary, so as to not irritate the eye or the stitches). 

                              His poops are still a good size, though slightly smaller it’s still in the normal range for when Peter is upset or anxious, but healthy.  The hubby let me know that he made sure to review the poop chart (the one that someone had posted here), and that he’s got everything under control.    He also let me know how much CC we have left and double checked how thick to make it.  He hasn’t seen any cecals laying around, but Pete has had no problem eating his pellets and salad with his cone on, so we suspect he’s just dropping them and eating them.

                              Tilly is spending her days in another room, so as to not harass Pete or make him feel uneasy.  She only comes in at bedtime to go to her cage (which, although it’s still next to Pete’s, it’s now pulled a couple inches away since it’s on Pete’s blind side).  They are used to bedtime next to each other, so this is keeping up routine and they both seem fine with it.

                              I am so blessed to have him there.  I am still worried sick over my boys, but I know that the hubby is doing a good job taking care of my little boy.


                            • Megabunny
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                                Sounds like he’s coming along wonderfully. While I am jealous (compared to the *%$& that Gus put me through with his weeks in a cone) at his progress thus far, I really hope it continues for the duration. You’ve all been through enough and it’s time to catch a break with Pete on something! I hope these next two weeks bring Pete continued smooth sailing and tremendous amounts of healing. I cling to what Roberta said about her cat doing fine and healing up from this type of injury. Between you folks and Dr. B, Pete is in the best of hands!
                                BTW Tilly looks HUGE compared to Pete in that siggy. Still can’t imagine how little he is


                              • LittlePuffyTail
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                                  I’m sorry to hear about this. (((((Healing Vibes for Peter)))))

                                  Your husband sounds like a wonderful bunny daddy.


                                • BubblesJo
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                                    Oh Peter!! Lots of vibes from him and for you (((((vibes)))))


                                  • Cottontail
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                                      Last Night’s Update on Pete

                                      Pete was eating his salad, but it was hard to tell how much hay he actually ate since he decided to recreate his hay-food-nest in his cage.  There were fewer poops this morning, but still a good amount and size;  Grandma will probably be checking in on him later while his Daddy is at work. 

                                      When my husband went up to give him medicine, Pete was sitting with his face to the corner in his cage.  He didn’t want to take his medicine and kept resisting… so it took a while before he decided to take it, but he did.  He wouldn’t take much CC, so his daddy put some on his salad so he would get it in him that way.  He had eaten most of his salad by the time the hubby turned in for the night, and he had eaten some of his pellets.  If he fusses with the medicine or the CC next feeding, the tip will get smeared with banana and we’ll hope for the best.  Pete did excitedly take a “hello” raisin this time, which means the pain medicine is helping… because the other day he didn’t have any interest in his treats, which generally means he’s uncomfy.

                                      The cone is still in place, which is good; because Pete wants to rub the eye with his paws but only gets the cone instead.  I’m going to have to get a great big thank you card for Dr. B, for knowing how to handle my baby boy! 

                                      Pete is still in his cage since coming home after midnight on Saturday morning.  It’s not ideal, but because he is small he can still stand up on his back legs, fully stretch out and do some small hops back and forth.  when I get home I’m going to have to make an enclosure with a top around his cage to allow him a bit more room… but I can’t unless I know that it’s roof is secure, because I know from past experience that Pete doesn’t let injuries hinder his ability to go up!

                                      I haven’t heard the update yet this morning… but I know I would have gotten a call if anything had happened.   I’ll likely get an update once my husband can take his lunch break to give me a call later today; if not, I can find out from Grandma or wait until he gets home.

                                      I worry about my poor little Pete, but I trust my husband.  The injury is no one’s fault, and I know he wouldn’t let anything happen.

                                      Still looking for vibes for my little “pirate” boy, Pete; and also for the hubby; who is being such a good bunny-daddy.

                                      Side Note

                                      He let Tilly back into the room for some supervised play time last night before bed; because he felt sorry for her not being able to during the day.  Granted she’s got plenty of space during the day, but it’s in another room and there’s no Zoey or TV in there.  She was a good girl and didn’t pester Pete too much, but it was apparently enough to make Pete pout a bit at his Daddy.  Everyone forgave him though.


                                    • JackRabbit
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                                        I feel so sorry for little Pete! Sending more healing vibes and some good daddy vibes…..

                                        {{{{{Pete}}}}}
                                        {{{{{Good Bunny Daddy}}}}}


                                      • Hazel
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                                          Cottontail, I’m so sorry! Poor Pete, he just has the worst luck. I hope he keeps getting better and will heal just as well as Roberta’s cat did. Sending lots of healing vibes!


                                        • The Law Bun
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                                            Hey Cottontail, major vibes from me for Peter. He is one of my favorite rabbits to follow on this thread and I hope he is back to his usual antics before you know it.


                                          • Sarita
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                                              More vibes to Pete


                                            • steph
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                                                Poor little Kluz bunny, hope he heals up soon! and how is your cat doing with the separation? didn’t i read she was quiet attached to him?


                                              • Cottontail
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                                                  Zoey is doing alright, because she can still see Pete in his cage. She is apparently doing a lot more talking to her daddy, and a good bit more laying around on the bed where she can see the cage. We wouldn’t completely separate them at this point; as they do get distressed if they don’t know where the other is for a period of time.

                                                  Apparently Pete ate all of his salad (which was coated in CC) during the night; and he did a good bit of peeing… but not many poops. Grandma and Daddy are going to check on him on and off over the next few hours, and if there are no new poops it’s back to the vet. He seems to be perking up a bit and is a lot more responsive… so there is a chance that he’s eating his poops again… I had him cooped up on and off in the past and he does decrease his poops when he’s stuck in his cage, but he also does a lot more of eating normal poops while he’s in there. I have observed him on multiple occasions make 20-30 poops and eat 15-20 of them before leaving the box. So fewer poops in his litter doesn’t bother me as much since they are healthy looking poops… They are still going to keep a close eye and keep the vet in the loop though. We can’t take too many chances with our little klutz at this point.


                                                • Cottontail
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                                                    So tonight my hubby put Zoey in her cage and let Peter out of his (HIGHLY SUPERVISED!) for dinner. He has been eating a good bit of his hay, and an increased number of his poops.. but he is pooping and peeing as he should; and there was a good amount of it in his litter box. The swelling around the eye has gone down and he seems a lot more responsive and alert. He seems to be gradually improving, and he is still taking his medicine well. After he finished his salad he hopped back into his cage of his own accord and sat in his corner.

                                                    His daddy went out and bought him a brand new timothy-hay mat for his cage, and has making sure that he gets a little CC every night despite the fact that he is eating, to help settle his stomach from whatever the baytril and painkiller does to his belly. Pete didn’t move around too far from his cage because if he starts going at a decent pace, then he’ll trip on his cone (WHICH IS STILL ON!). He didn’t fall though, and made it safely in and out of his cage with his daddy’s help.

                                                    I won’t be able to be back for a few more days… but once I get home we’re going to have a couple days just for us, Zoey, and the bunnies.
                                                    The only reason that Zoey was caged up at this point is that we didn’t want Peter to accidently spook her by running into her since he can’t see. Although they don’t like being on opposite sides of bars, they accept being able to see that the other one is in the same room. It will be a little while before they get to interact again… and before that happens she’s getting her nails trimmed again and he’s getting his cone off and stitches out.

                                                    So, to summarize: Pete is eating, drinking, and pooping as he should. He is acting a little perkier and responsive; and the swelling around the eye and stitches has gone down. We updated the vet, and tomorrow will hopefully show even more improvement.


                                                  • Megabunny
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                                                      Sounds great CT but I thought you were coming home on Wed?.


                                                    • steph
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                                                        well thats great im glad peter is doing so well! and im happy Zoey isnt too stressed, i worry about kittys!


                                                      • Cottontail
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                                                          MB – That was the plan.. but unfortunately, you have seen how well my plans have gone in the past. :\ I will actually be making my way back on Friday morning; as there are some appointments that could not be completed as soon as I had hoped, and a lot that requires me to be here. I am going to check on my poor little boy first thing when I get home! It’s still nerve-wracking that I haven’t seen him in a week now, and that he’s been through so much since I left! I miss my babies… but I know that if I were to go home today I would have to turn around in a couple hours and come back; and still be coming home Friday again… and knowing how well their daddy is taking care of them, I just can’t justify the risk of leaving here early and causing more issues that could pull me away from them again.


                                                        • Bam
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                                                            I’m so glad he’s doing so well under the circumstances. Poor little crazy darling. How frustrating for you to have to be away from them! They seem to have very proficient dad though =)


                                                          • Megabunny
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                                                              Two days more? What a wonderful sister and aunt you are!!! HopePete stays in one piece poor thing


                                                            • JackRabbit
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                                                                So glad Pete is doing well with his cone and confinement. I totally expected to hear Pete cone war stories!


                                                              • Cottontail
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                                                                  I’m so glad that I’ll finally get to go home and see my babies tomorrow!

                                                                  My little pirate Pete has been spoiled rotten by his daddy this past week, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it.. 
                                                                  Zoey has been kept away from him when he is let out for dinner and exercise.  He hops around cautiously, but not timidly.. and his daddy even saw him stretch out “like a sock” (in the words of his daddy) and relax for a few minutes after dinner.  I would have loved to see him stretched out and flopped with his little cone-of-shame; but I’m glad that he is relaxing.  He has been more active and alert, and has been digging to be let out of his cage at dinner time.  He has also gotten back into his routine of eating 3/4 of dinner and then hopping back into his cage for bedtime… he always saves a little bit of his salad for an after-bedtime-snack. 

                                                                  He’s peeing and pooping as he should; and taking his medicine despite the fact that he has decided he doesn’t like the antibiotic.

                                                                  The swelling in his eye is still going down… and his daddy told me that he did seem to react to a small flashlight on his “blind” side, so there is good hope that he will retain some vision as long as the eye heals well enough to be saved.  Even if he can still see partially out of it; if it comes down to being too much of a health risk to keep it, I’ve come to terms with the fact that my little boy may have to live with a built in eye-patch.  Still crossing my fingers that he gets away with a just scar and some vision loss instead.

                                                                  Thank you everyone for all of the vibes.  I will continue to keep you updated on my little klutzy pirate bunny.


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                                                                    I am glad to hear Pete is doing better! I am sorry I am so late to reading the recent problems he has had. I hope he is back to his healthy self soon!


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                                                                      Evening Update

                                                                      I am finally home where I can care for my little boy!  He is so pitiful in his little cone, and at some points it pushes both his ears to one side–making for an utterly pitiful little sight of what appears to be a 1 eyed 1 eared bunny… but he is doing okay.  His ears still look clean and they both perk to sound; it’s just a new entry in his “Poor Peter” handbook of how to get pity.

                                                                      I looked at his poops and they are healthy, but slightly on the small side (like when he’s stressed or sore).  There was a stray cecal so I cleaned the litter off it and offered it to him (which he happy gobbled up).  He sniffed me and let me pet his nose and stroke his brow.  He even let me pet his back and his front legs a bit.  I fed him some hay–strand by strand–and gave him some pellets– one by one—and kept him company until his Daddy came home.  Once dinner time rolled around he took his medicine, despite his obvious dislke for it.  He kept turning his nose straight up into the air and looking this way and that like a kid trying to avoid a spoon of medicine; but he finally got almost all of it in him.  Once that was done he got his big salad bowl and started munching on dandelion. 

                                                                      I checked up on Tilly and she charged over like she normally does when it’s food-time; but then she paused, perked both ears up and forward and then went binkying around the room like a silly ball of fluff!  She doesn’t binky like Pete does.  He goes half to 2 feet into the air with most of his binkies… she is lucky to get a full 2 or 3 inches off the ground with all 4 feet!  (no one said she was a good jumper)  Still, it was the most binkies I’d seen her do at once since we initially brought her home and introduced her to celery.  

                                                                      Zoey was very talkative, and she’s been keeping an affectionate eye on Pete.  She was allowed loose in the room while he was let out, since they had someone with them, and she took the opportunity to flop on the floor about 2 feet from him (on the side with his good eye), chirp, and make goo-goo eyes at Pete as he ate his food. 


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                                                                        So happy you’re all back together again!!


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                                                                          Glad you’re back home with your babies. Sounds like Pete is being a little trooper!

                                                                          Will the vet know about his vision when they unstitch his eyelid?


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                                                                            (((((More vibes for Peter)))))


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                                                                              JR –  I’m not sure if we’ll be able to determine the amount of vision loss at first; but the main thing will be whether the eye has healed well enough to save.  They’ve been getting regular updates on him, and I will update them again on Monday (unless something happens in-between now and then.)  I am still wrapping my brain around what further questions to ask about if his eye is healing well or if it has to be removed.  This is a short list of some of the questions I am going to ask (or ask again) when I give them their update:

                                                                              • Are ALL of the stitches coming out?  Or is there a possibility of restitching or leaving them longer?
                                                                              • What would indicate that the eye is not savable?
                                                                              • Will we need eye drops once the stitches are out?
                                                                              • Will he still be on medication, if the removal surgery is not needed?
                                                                              • If he needs it removed: when does that happen?
                                                                              •  How long will recovery likely be?
                                                                              • What kind of medication will he have after the eye is removed (if that happens)?
                                                                              • Will he still need his cone after the stitches come out, if the eye will not be removed?
                                                                              • He’ll already have been on baytril for 2 weeks, how much longer is safe for him?
                                                                              • If the eye is healing well, how long until we discover his amount of vision loss?
                                                                              • What scans and tests are going to be needed? 
                                                                              • What about rechecks?

                                                                               I know it’s practically an interrogation of the people that have saved both Pete and his eye so far; but I’m still a worried bunny-momma, and no one said we were out of the woods yet.

                                                                               If anyone has any suggestions on what to ask, or has had similar past experiences and would like to share; please feel free.

                                                                              I will keep you updated on his recovery.


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                                                                                He’ll already have been on baytril for 2 weeks, how much longer is safe for him?

                                                                                CT— I’m not sure about wild rabbits but Moxie was on 5 weeks of baytril then had a short break to do procedures, and then on another 3 weeks, so I wouldn’t be too worried about that unless you see that it is bothering him or your vets say something. Sending more (((VIBES)))


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                                                                                  Moxie is right about the Baytril. As for the other questions I guess I would really just wait for his follow up appointment, as I think some of them won’t be applicable once the doctor figures out which direction things are going. others he may not know until he sees Pete at his checkup. There are just so many directions this could take and I wouldn’t cross every bridge ahead of time. It’s only been a week though it no doubt feels like a month. Hang in there. You’re doing great with him!! So glad you’re right there with him now despite what an amazing job your hubby did. What a lucky bun. All the best wishes for you all!


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                                                                                    Thank you for letting me know about the Baytril. It makes me feel a bit better.

                                                                                    I’ll probably wait until the appointment for most of the questions… I’m just worried about my little man.
                                                                                    He’s been a good boy, but he’s not very active with his cone. He’ll stretch and walk around some, but he can’t run with the cone and he stays close to his cage when allowed out. He’s also been needing help with his cecals… Only bunny parents will pick litter off of poops and offer it back to their pets! I’ve gotten into quite the habit of it since he’ll get it all over his cone if left to figure it out himself…. granted that he’ll eventually get them, it makes for quite the mess!

                                                                                    I can tell he’s still got an awful headache, despite the pain meds… but in the same note, it’s obvious that they are helping. When it gets close to time for his next dose he can be seen tooth chomping (it’s almost like he’s taking bites of the air and grinding with his teeth… that’s how he’s always shown major discomfort though… so it’s easy to distinguish from happy tooth-purrs.) Once he has his medicine he relaxes, but if he gets himself worked up or does much bouncing you can see the “headache face” with how his expression shows in his eye and angle of the nose.

                                                                                    He has started fussing more about his medicine.. so I am taking his being increasingly opinionated as a hopeful sign.. as it’s easier to get him to do something when he feels defeated to start with. I could only get half of his antibiotics into him this morning.. so I had to resort to trickery. I gave him a treat that I new he would chew for a couple seconds, then when he was smacking his mouth open and closed eating, I squirted the rest of the medicine in his mouth. He was not amused, but there wasn’t anything he could do about it since he already had a full mouth and he was already chewing and swallowing! His daddy got most of the second dose in him tonight, then had to smear the last of it on his little bunny-lips because he wouldn’t open his mouth for anything. Again, he got the medicine, but was not amused.

                                                                                    He has been understandably jumpy, but he has also been a bit more affectionate with me. Now that I’m home he lets me pet his head, and even lowers his head forward for me to rub his brow and the back of his neck and around his cheeks and ears… He’s done a little happy tooth-purring during head petting sessions, and has let me gently pet his legs and his lower back; I even got to touch the brown top of his tail! He’s both distrusting and more trusting, now that he has a cone and only one eye… and I’m hoping that after his appointment he’ll have 2 eyes again and keep the new levels of touch-trust. I also absolutely love that he’s been more liberal with his kisses. Before he would give one (two if you were lucky and tasted of banana!), but now he’ll cover my fingers with kisses after head rubs or dinner.


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                                                                                      Cottontail — I know each bunny is different with meds, but with medicine that they won’t lick from a syringe, my three will happily take it on bites of lettuce. I just tear the lettuce into bite sized pieces, put a drop of medicine on each bite, and hand feed the bites to the bunny. Marlee was just on two weeks of Baytril for a UTI, and she would run circles around my feet and hop in my lap for her 2x per day medicine salad — the only hard parts were keeping her from taking the paper plate out of my hands and keeping her from falling off my lap (she kept periscoping trying to get the next bite off the plate)!


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                                                                                        I wish it was that easy JR! LOL

                                                                                        CT – I’m sure little Pete will surprise you. He’s one tough bunny, so I’m sure he will come through this one way or another. Like MegaBunny said, no need to cross any bridges yet. Wait and see what the vet says.


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                                                                                          LBJ — it should be somewhat easy (?). At first I roll the lettuce around the med but after a few bites they grab for the next one. I can’t get to the laptop to post a pic but will post it on fb.


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                                                                                            I’m afraid Wooly would never fall for that. LOL Seriously, I put his medicine (last time) in banana and he saw right through my trickery.

                                                                                            Edit to Add: I saw the picture you posted. That is hilarious! 


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                                                                                              I’ve tried the banana thing with Kieko before with Baytril and with Moshi with simethicone. The only trick that worked was the lettuce.


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                                                                                                LBJ — Maybe its the whole “special” concept with my bunnies! The Baytril lettuce on the paper plate is very pretty and does look special though!


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                                                                                                  Tully’s bunnies sound like Rockys. I think he’s just too heavy to get a lot of air!

                                                                                                  Pete knows how much you love him and appreciates how well you care for him. Honestly I believe it. When we spent months force feeding Boston it made her more loving like she was showing her gratitude.

                                                                                                  Continued vibes for Pete’s recovery!


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                                                                                                    JR – The hubby tried to trick Pete with lettuce, celery, dandelion… it just didn’t work!  The moment Pete smelled the medicine his nose went up!  Even smearing banana on the syringe didn’t work after the first dose because he smelled it through.  I resorted to giving Pete a bite of banana, then while he’s chewing and smacking his chops—squirting the medicine in his mouth making banana-antibiotic-mush.  He doesn’t approve, but he falls for it and can’t do anything about it because his mouth is already full and he’s working on swallowing.  When he’s in his cage, sometimes I can hold his cone and he’ll turn his nose up, but I can get all or most of his meds in him… sometimes.  If that doesn’t work we get banana.  (it’s not much nana, just a mouth full.. which is about enough to cover your short pinky-nail.)

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                     LLH – I suspected the same about the weight; but also figure it’s got to do with her quite hefty feet and thighs!

                                                                                                     I hope that it is more trust and understanding for Pete.  I’d understand if he went back to normal slightly-stand-off-ish Pete after he was all better, but I would miss the level of trust and affection he’s showing me now.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Today’s Update

                                                                                                    Pete’s poops are looking good, but they are still smaller and fewer than I like.  It’s due to the discomfort and the medicines… so there is little I can do past making sure he has his cecals, his hays, and his salads.  I know that when he eats only hay or hay and pellets that his tummy gets upset… so I’ve still made sure that he gets a nice size salad as long as he’s eating his hay.  Dandelion has always helped settle his tummy.  He’s also getting CC twice a day after his medicine. (He thinks it’s yummy treat!)

                                                                                                    He had some cecals smear on his bottom last night, and wouldn’t let me help.  (I would have been concerned about poopy butt if I hadn’t seen the cecal before he squished it on himself!)  This morning he was afectionate and wanted help.  He had gotten some hay stuck on his belly and couldn’t get it due to his cone, so he actually let me take the time to carefully dislodge it and clean his bottom a bit.  It’s the first time since he was little that he let me mess with belly for more than a couple seconds.  He sat there patiently and without tensing while I worked at it, and once I was done he wanted his ears rubbed.  I didn’t get all of dried mess out of his fur (needs to be soaked or clipped) but his bottom is clean and nothing is stuck or pulling.  He let me stroke him gently all over and then settled down for a nap next to the litter box.

                                                                                                     Today I harvested some fresh meadow grass from my parents yard, and even found a couple dandelions and some small bits of clover.  I mixed it in with his hay and he happily gobbled most of it down.  I’m sure that the rest will be gone by dinner time. 

                                                                                                    Tilly got a small bundle of meadow-grass as well, but took the whole thing at once and happily inhaled it. 

                                                                                                    Zoey has been keeping a close eye on Pete, but has not been seeming to concerned the last few days (I’m taking that as a good sign!); just happy goo-goo eyes.  When Pete does get upset over a noise or movement, she’ll get up and go sit next to him (or next to his cage if he’s in for the night), until he’s relaxed and is back in loaf-mode. 


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                                                                                                      I’m amazed what you can get Pete to do. Gus has to take his meds the hard way…Mom sitting on him. Didn’t want the cecals (ew…didn’t bother me) when he had a cone on his head and poop was smeared everywhere daily. What a disaster!
                                                                                                      Glad he’s coming along.


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                                                                                                        You figured I meant Tilly’s binkies not Tully’s bunnies lol…autocorrect


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                                                                                                          Isn’t Tully from Sesame Street?


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                                                                                                            Glad to hear Pete is getting better!


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                                                                                                              A Non-Medicated-Adventure

                                                                                                              Bunnies cannot vomit. They also are not supposed to spit anything out; but anyone who has tried to give medicine to a bunny that didn’t want it knows just how creative bunnies can be.

                                                                                                              I have had to resort to letting Pete get a mouth full of banana and then steadily filling his chompers with his medicine as he chews and swallows.  He does not approve.  He does not approve so much so that he has figured out how to push the banana chunk around in his mouth to semi-block the syringe, and then finally shove the medicated banana chunk out completely into a lump on the floor before turning his nose up.  I had to hold on to his cone so he couldn’t wiggle away as easy (his butt was already against a wall) and then squirt the rest of his medicine in/on his mouth.     He would not accept fresh (non-medicated) banana until he saw me put the syringe (now empty) back in it’s little ziplock.  I’m glad that he’s only got a couple more days of this before his appointment.

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                                                                                                              In other news; his daddy and I are still anxious about the appointment and what the vet is going to say.  It was quite a hefty initial bill, and if he needs further surgery it will quickly multiply.  I am also afraid of what that could mean for Pete as no matter how careful you are, removing an eye is extremely stressful and invasive.  I’m not sure if my poor little Pete will cope well with that kind of physical and emotional trauma. 

                                                                                                              His poops are still small, but I’ve been making sure that he gets all of his cecals and that he is eating (even when he loses his appetite).  He didn’t eat much this morning, so I went out and harvested some orchard grass from the yard.  He got some clovers with it, and some couch-grass; and he was careful to finish all of hs fresh grasses.  He’s been getting his Critical care at least once a day, and he’s been feeling a bit more confident today.  He obviously fought his medicine more than usual, and took an open opportunity to get into Tillys cage when I accidentally left it open, in order to make a nice pile of poops right on her favorite bathroom spot.  I was happy to see that there were two or three normal sized poops today, among all the little ones.  I’m just hoping that my fussy little man continues to improve; and that when the doctor sees him on Thursday that we’ll be told that he’s healed miraculously. 


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                                                                                                                I shared the medicine story with hubby. He was in hysterics but didn’t totally believe Pete knew when the syringe was put away until I reminded him Gus knows when his ear syringe
                                                                                                                Is put away


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                                                                                                                  “Wish me luck on my eye evaluation tomorrow!” – One-eyed, previously-peg-legged, Pirate Pete

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                                                                                                                    Are those holes chewed in the cone?!?!

                                                                                                                    Good luck on the eye check Pete!

                                                                                                                    Sending tons of luck and mega healing vibes!

                                                                                                                    {{{{{{{{{{♡Pete♡}}}}}}}}}}


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                                                                                                                      Fingers and toes crossed for a good report tomorrow!!!


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                                                                                                                        Oh Pete you’re the cutest pirate bunny ever!! look at that cone!!! awww ((((VIBES))))


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                                                                                                                          Poor Pete! ((((((Vibes)))))


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                                                                                                                            Lost Update:  Quick Summary:  Pete is home from the Eye Doctor

                                                                                                                            • Pete has kept both eyes, for the time being
                                                                                                                            • The extent of damage was considerable, and will reduce his vision to blurred shapes and shadows on the left side.
                                                                                                                            • The eye lens if dislodged and not fixable.  This means it’s fully forward and the pupil will no longer restrict/dilate properly.
                                                                                                                            • With the lens fully forward, he has a “cloud” on his eye.
                                                                                                                            • With the lens as it is, there is a slight potential that it may restrict fluid flow through the eye, and if that happens the eye will swell, and have to be removed.  The doctor said that he’s hopeful this will not happen with how well the eye appears to have healed so far and pressures were well within healthy ranges.
                                                                                                                            • Pete has lost weight.  We suspect a mix of body fat and muscle volume since he has had decreased appetite and has not done his zoomies in weeks.  He is down to 1095 grams, from his heaviest being 1120 grams. It may not sound like a big difference, but he’s a tiny guy, and it means the difference between being fit and healthy, to feeling a bit of his spine as you pet him. He is getting as much CC as we can get into him over the next week and will probably continue to get it at least once or twice a day for some time after until he’s zooming again.
                                                                                                                            • The vet tried to clean a bit of Pete’s bum as he was coming out of anesthesia and ended up plucking out a bit of fur as Pete started kicking, causing some irritation.  At that point he stopped and instructed me on how to give a butt/foot/belly bath to a wild bunny.  We’ll be trying it out tomorrow.

                                                                                                                            Thank you all for your good vibes and your support!  It has been exhausting so far, and I hope that the worst is all behind us!  I will keep you updated, but hope that those updates will simply be, “No change, Pete is getting hyper and tubby.”

                                                                                                                            Here he is, all snuggled down in his bungalow, showing off his “good side.”


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                                                                                                                              Good Morning, Pete! He’s feeling pretty good this morning. Fought his medicine pretty hard, and did a good bit of yawning and stretching before getting out of his cage to go check out his stuff. The cone still doesn’t bother him, because when the vet took it off him the other day he was already out… and it was back on before he woke up; so to him, it’s been on steady for 2 weeks now and he just accepts that it’s part of life now… even if he customizes it.


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                                                                                                                                Nice bungalow. I bought a$20 one for Gus through the mail and it was a large and half of him wouldn’t even fit in it!! So there it sits


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                                                                                                                                  We bought one for Kieko. She tried to sit on top of it a couple of times but otherwise ignored it. Gave it to the M&Ms and they shredded it in no time. Destructo buns.


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                                                                                                                                    Then I’ll ship it to them for shredding. Tired of looking at it but can’t bring myself to toss it when it’s in perfect shape. Maybe CT will want it for TIlly to shred. Gus chewed politely on it then gave up. Guess it was too much work


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                                                                                                                                      DOWNTURN!

                                                                                                                                      Since Pete’s follow up there has been good and bad.  The good is that his eye is showing now sign of infection, is not swelling, is not giving off excess heat, etc.  The bad is that he’s just not getting his appetite back and I think he’s dehydrated!  I can manage to get him to eat bits and pieces of things here and there with lots of prodding, but he acts like he has a dry mouth and/or sore throat. 

                                                                                                                                      The sore throat started yesterday.  He managed to undo one of the knots in the double knot that the vet put in his cone, and was pulling the string to make sure the cone didn’t spin when he licked it to clean it.  He was actually bracing the string between his extended front legs and leaning his head back to lick the cone.  It sounds unlikely, but I made sure my husband saw it too so that someone would know I wasn’t crazy or exaggerating!  Well, keeping an eye on him, I noticed that when he ate something after messing with his string, he would make exaggerated gulps like someone with a raw throat or someone trying not to choke.  I checked the cone and he had managed to TIGHTEN it around his neck by messing with the strings… so off it came.

                                                                                                                                      He was at first highly concerned about the cone being removed; then grateful.  He gave me some kisses and flopped out for a while.  I even got him to finish his evening salad by morning (something that’s been difficult since the start of the injury).  The problem is that he is still acting like he has a sore throat.  I got some water into his mouth (much to his dismay) and it seemed to perk his appetite a bit.  He ate some of the fresh grasses and clover from the yard, then laid down and used the remainder of them as a pillow.

                                                                                                                                      I have resorted to leaving treats around the room whenever I leave it to encourage his moving around.. and also to let me know where he’s been while I was out.  He doesn’t normally get so many treats but I’ve been so concerned about getting him to consistently eat SOMETHING that he’s probably going to be completely spoiled by the time he’s recovered.  Once he gets a treat he usually will eat one or two pieces of hay or veggie, or might drink some water… so I don’t mind him getting some junk food as long as it perks his appetite.

                                                                                                                                      He’s still wanting head-rubs and nuzzles from Mommy… and has even allowed some belly-massages and butt-inspections.  He’s acting perkier now that he can move without tripping on the cone, but is still not eating or drinking much.  He pees and poops, but his pee has been consistently in the darker ranges… where most times it’s in the lighter to clear ranges. His poops have been consistently small, and fewer than normal.  There will be some normal sized poops after he actually eats a decent meal (which requires constant supervision and encouragement), but then it will go back to the smaller almost cecal-sized poops.  I know that he’s been eating a good bit of dandelion, but it’s one of the few things that I can get him to semi-consistently eat at the moment.  He’s even snubbing his nose at critical care (which he usually loves).

                                                                                                                                      So, I’m still on Pete watch.  I’m going to try to get some more liquids in him, and encourage more exploration and nibbling.  We bought a portable AC unit for the room to make sure that the temperature doesn’t get too high or fluctuate too much, either.  Zoey actually got thumped at today (which is a first), for sniffing his clovers.  Please keep sending good vibes for my grumpy little Pirate Pete;  I’m still a very worried bunny-momma.


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                                                                                                                                        Pete!! Come on! The cone is off. Time to celebrate and get better. !


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                                                                                                                                          The darker pee is probably due to the increase in dandelion and fresh grasses so I wouldn’t worry about the pee color. I imagine his eye is still pretty sore. Is he still taking pain meds? It might take him a few days to get his appetite back since he’s not been able to move around like he did before the injury and cone. Wet his veggies as much as possible. You’re doing a great job with him (hubby too) so just keep doing what you’re doing!

                                                                                                                                          {{{{{Pete}}}}}


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                                                                                                                                            Maybe he hurt his tongue with the string? If you’re worried about dehydration, could the vet maybe show you how to do sub Q fluids at home?

                                                                                                                                            Glad to hear his eye is doing well.

                                                                                                                                            (((((Peter)))))


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                                                                                                                                              LBJ – I’m hoping he didn’t hurt himself further.. his mouth is rather difficult to inspect most of the time… but I suspect at the moment that he’s mildly dehydrated.  I managed to get him to start nibbling on a very wet/cold salad of dandelion, romaine, and celery.  The AC machine seems to be helping a bit as well as we’ve stabilized the room at about 73 degrees. (it had been fluctuating throughout the day since it’s the frog)  I am going to be calling the vet tomorrow to update them on his appettite/poop/behavior/etc… and I am going to see what can be done about fluids.

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              JR – He doesn’t have much left of his meloxicam, but the vet said to go ahead and give it to him through the weekend and Monday.  ( I think we have just enough for that… maybe into Tuesday); and I know I still have about 2 (maybe 3) doses of his metacam left from when he broke his toe if necessary… but I figured I would check with his current vet after the current pain meds run out if he’s still got a headache.  When I mentioned the “headache face” to the vet before he seemed like he knew what I was talking about and didn’t like it, but didn’t want to up the dose since he was already taking so much antibiotic daily.  Since he’s done with antibiotics after tonight he might change his mind about the pain meds if necessary though… We’ll have to see.

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              MB – He seems to be going back and forth between being happy that the cone is off and that he can bathe, and being grumpy and refusing to cooperate.  You’d think that he would take the cone coming off as a good thing all around, right? Silly rabbit…


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                                                                                                                                                CT what about some watermelon? Can bunnies have watermelon? I feel like that’d be a great way to hydrate!


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                                                                                                                                                  LLH – I actually saw some watermelon in the store today and was considering it… but I’m afraid that the watermelons down here are very sweet, and I’m not sure if that amount of sugar is safe for him or not? I’m sure it’s better than cane or processed sugars but it still bothers me. Do you think cucumber would be better? I don’t think there’ s much sugar there, right?


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                                                                                                                                                    I don’t think there would be that much sugar in cucumbers since they aren’t really all that sweet. But that’s a great idea if he’ll eat it!


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                                                                                                                                                      Cucumber is fine for bunnies but the problem with it is that it has very little nutritional value. Just make sure he’s still eating his pellets/CC, salads (wet too). Bunnies can a have have a little watermelon as a treat.

                                                                                                                                                      I like LPT’s idea of sub-q fluids. If he’s even a little dehydrated the fluids will make him feel better. That might also help with his appetite. Bunnies don’t make alot of tears so I wonder if his eye could be feeling a little dry and irritated? Does the vet have you doing eye drops or eye ointment? (I’m curious because Moshi has corneal abrasions on both eyes apparently from hay injuries, and she switched from drops to ointment)


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                                                                                                                                                        Sub-q fluids did wonders for Boston when she was sick. And she handled it pretty well. We did it at home–the vet taught us over the phone so it was pretty easy.


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                                                                                                                                                          The vet gave Pete ointment while he was there both visits, but stated that the only reason he wasn’t giving us any ointment or drops was that wild rabbits don’t put up with them, and he had to have his eye stitched shut for the time period that he would have given them anyway. Since his eye is open I told him I would try it if he gave me some, but I didn’t end up with any. Instead, he said that Pete should be fine without them and to just keep an eye on him and keep them updated; and to bring him back in if we get concerned. I was disappointed that he didn’t believe I might be able to get eye-drops in him, but don’t completely blame him either since I’m sure I’m not the first one to come to his vet keeping a wild animal (which many do without need to.)

                                                                                                                                                          I know Pete keeps that eye half shut when he gets into brighter light, but it doesn’t react to light changes well anymore… so I’m sure excess light on that side probably adds to headaches the same way excessively bright light gets irritating to anybody. I’m keeping an eye on him and will be updating the vet after breakfast time.

                                                                                                                                                          Pete’s Status Update
                                                                                                                                                          Yesterday we hooked up that new AC and Pete seemed to like it. He actually came out from his hidey hole for dinner! Granted, he didn’t eat a lot of it, but he did pick through and find all the dandelion and eat a piece of lettuce. Come bed-time we got him into his cage and put the rest of his wet-salad in with him; and gave him some fresh hay on the edge of his bed. He’s got no idea how many rabbits would die for his hay menu! He’s made a bed out of “selected” pieces of timothy and orchard hay… and has pushed the rest of it into a raised ridge around 2 sides where he nibbles at timothy, oat, orchard, and botanical hays…. he gets fresh meadow and couch grasses from the yard during the day, topped with bits of clover: All just to get him to eat. It’s worth it though! He actually spent some time last night nibbling on hay! WITHOUT PRODDING HIM TO DO IT! By morning, he didn’t finish all of his salad from last night, but I saw more of the botanical hay and some oat tops missing.. so it’s still a win in my book.
                                                                                                                                                          He also pooped/peed during the night. It’s still small, but the amount increased a bit from yesterday morning (still not quite up to normal count.) He also looked a bit more relaxed this morning, with his ears perked, so I’m hoping that this is a small upturn.

                                                                                                                                                          I will be giving him some more of his meadow grasses and couch grass this morning and giving his vet a call after he’s had some time to eat and attempt to do whatever exploring he feels up to. I have a feeling that sub-q fluids may help him, but I’ve never done them and every time I hear the term my brain immediate conjures up an image of a bunny with an IV drip or getting poked with needles and my heart sinks a little thinking of how to get Pete to sit still for something like that. I’m sure my mind makes it seem more dramatic than it actually is… so I’ll ask the vet about it today.


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                                                                                                                                                            Frustrating bunny – THANK YOU MB!!!

                                                                                                                                                            Pete still is not eating and pooping like he should.  He has an appointment first thing in the morning and the vet is going to help me get some food and liquids in him, and check his weight again.  We’re probably going to do sub-q fluids and put together a recovery plan.

                                                                                                                                                            In some good news, since the appointment was set; I was able to get him to eat something.  It wasn’t much but it was intake!  I dropped off some fresh yard goodies for Gus, and MB gave me some willow for Pete.  Pete loved the willow!  I was so happy.  He’s gobbled up about 20 or so of the leaves and even drank some water! (the first I’ve actually witnessed in a couple days)   He’s feeling a bit perkier and has since nibbled some hay and keeps going back to the willow.  He still hasn’t pooped much, and he still has his appointment tomorrow; but I’m hoping that this keeps up through the night.


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                                                                                                                                                              Looking forward to how you make out and hope he keeps at the willow. 🙂
                                                                                                                                                              If he needs to go for a recheck at any point we should Go together next Tuesday ha ha.


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                                                                                                                                                                Yay, I’m so glad he’s getting his appetite back! MB saved the day with her willow!


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                                                                                                                                                                  Getting Ready for Recheck

                                                                                                                                                                  So Pete didn’t touch his hay at all over night like I had hoped… and he only nibbled a total of one or two leaves of willow.  He did finish his salad (there actually wasn’t much before bed this time) so I know his belly isn’t completely empty, but it’s not full of grassy goodies like it should be.   On the bright side, I awoke to find him awake and alert; which is much more like him than he has been lately.  Normally when I get up he’s awake and ready for breakfast and to be let out, but lately he’s usually cuddled down in his hay trying to ignore the world.

                                                                                                                                                                  I had to remove his hay nest from his box yesterday because he peed on it for the first time since he was tiny.  So the bottom of his cage is lined with several layers of white paper-towels for cushioning and for me to see if he pees, poops or bleeds anywhere.  The only mess I found was a large pee spot next to where his salad had been, which I could see was reddish/pinkish… but still in a normal range for a rabbit that’s been eating a disproportionate amount of dandelion.

                                                                                                                                                                  I’m going to be leaving for the vet within the next hour or so, and I hope that things go smoothly.  With any luck he’ll make some poos before we get there.  Wish us luck!


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                                                                                                                                                                    For Pete …… {{{{POOP}}}} …. !


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                                                                                                                                                                      Good luck Peter!


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                                                                                                                                                                        Come on, Pete! Such frustrating little animals they are.


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                                                                                                                                                                          Vet Verdict

                                                                                                                                                                          Pete was at the vet for a couple hours today.

                                                                                                                                                                          He got sub-q fluids (definitely not something that can be done at home with him), and a dental inspection.  His teeth are showing a little extra growth since he hasn’t been eating much hay, but not enough to notice if we weren’t looking for any possible little thing that could upset his appetite.  His teeth are good for now.

                                                                                                                                                                          His eye was reinspected, and it is still looking better than originally hoped.  He will always have blurred vision on that side, but there is no excess pressures and nothing on the surface of the eye.

                                                                                                                                                                          He got some medicine to coat and soothe his tummy of irritations.

                                                                                                                                                                          His stomach got filled up with some fresh CC by tube feeding, followed by belly massages.

                                                                                                                                                                          He got a stimulant for his digestive tract, (some sent home with us as well to be taken several times a day for 3 days.)

                                                                                                                                                                          He got a new large syringe for his CC, and some fine-grind CC to try if the apple-banana is still not working well.

                                                                                                                                                                          He’s also got 3 doses of metacam (not meloxicam), to have over the next few days.

                                                                                                                                                                          He shouldn’t need anything else until dinner time tonight, but we’re keeping an eye on him.

                                                                                                                                                                          He took quite a while to wake up from anesthesia.  This seems to be a going trend.  His pulse and breathing are excellent, and he even starts showing reflexes working… but no interest in being anything but a limp/passed-out bunny.  The doctor said that he thinks he was just comfy/relaxed since he had a full belly and some pain meds (and the nice little heater).  Still, I sat with him for about 45 minutes next to the little heater before he finally decided to shift a bit on his own.  Once the heater was shut off he did groggily/grumpily sit up a little bit, but didn’t actually get up until after the long drive home.

                                                                                                                                                                          Once we were home he actually wobbled over to his bowl and ate a couple pieces of pellets!   It’s the first pellet intake I’ve seen in a long while.  He nibbled a piece of grass and then sat and stared at me until he was let out of his carrier.  His whole room was vacuumed before he came home, so no more Tilly fur and Zoey fur to step on; just clean carpet.  He hopped wobbily around for a minute or two, then returned to his carrier. 

                                                                                                                                                                          I am getting a snack and updating, but then will be spending most of the rest of the day up with him.  I only hope he keeps improving. 

                                                                                                                                                                          There were no poops this morning, and he didn’t pee until after he woke up from the anesthesia.. but we’ll be keeping a close eye.


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                                                                                                                                                                            Glad to hear he is back eating. Hopefully this afternoon will be full of poop


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                                                                                                                                                                              Never a dull moment with that one!! Hoping he improves a bit faster now


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                                                                                                                                                                                Stop being so high maintenance, little Peter! Your starting to be like Bindi!

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Pete’s Slow Progress

                                                                                                                                                                                  I woke up this morning hoping and praying that there would be big piles of poop in the litter box and a big dent in the piles of hay…  I was disappointed.  Pete apparently did very little once we went to sleep.  He did make a small pile of poops, but the poops he is making at the moment are basically cecals, since he had his belly filled with CC yesterday.  They are all shiny/semi-squishy smooth things… some are bean shaped some are pellets like they should be… but no normal poops.  He’s got a motility assist that he has to take 3 times a day until he starts eating and pooping on his own regularly… it smells like syrup to me, and the vet said it was usually loved by bunnies because of the flavor… but Pete is being stubborn.  I got it in him after a while… but I’m not sure I got enough of his metacam in him.  It was hard to tell with him struggling away from the dropper whether it got in his mouth, on his chin or up his nose.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Still, I sat with him for a little while and cleaned off some of his obvious cecals (which he appreciated).  I warmed up his ears in my hands (they always get chilly when he’s not running around much), and he leaned into my hand for head rubs and snuggles.  He got some belly rubs and I hope they helped.. they seemed to.  He’s got a little extra water-weight at the moment because he was dehydrated the other day… and I think he still feels a bit funny running around with the extra water in his system. 

                                                                                                                                                                                  It’s raining pretty bad here, and Tilly doesn’t like it… so she needs to stay in the room with Pete and Zoey… but that means I need to spend most of my day there as well.  I have to go to the store though, so she’ll be in her cage until I get back.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Pete has eaten some hay, nibbled on some alfalfa cubes, and eaten some more willow… but it’s not enough yet.  I’ll be mixing up a fresh batch of CC in hopes that he’ll eat it.  I have some fine grind if I have to use a smaller syringe and force feed him, but I’m hoping he’ll take it from the big syringe with the apple and banana.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Yesterday we did have several piles of smooth poops.. and he did pee (a bit lighter than what he has been, but still in the orange range rather than his normal yellow/clear.)  He seems more alert, but grumpy and worn down.  It’s been a lot on him physically and emotionally these last few weeks… He is more trusting of me handling him, but less trusting of me attempting to feed him anything.  He is also just as defensive of his food as ever, but less likely to eat it. 

                                                                                                                                                                                  I tried to trick him into taking his motility meds but he saw through it… I got brand new treats that he’s never seen before (dried strawberries) and put the medicine (which does smell sweet) on the strawberry (which sucked it up)… I offered it to him thinking he might just think it’s the smell of the treat, but no… he was excited until he sniffed it.. then he just huffed at me and turned into a grumpy ball of bunny.  There has to be an easier way to medicate something that is too smart for his own good!


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                                                                                                                                                                                    Fighting Stasis

                                                                                                                                                                                    We’ve been getting very little food into him that isn’t force-fed… and force feeding a cottontail is no easy matter.

                                                                                                                                                                                    I wasn’t happy with how much I was able to get into him yesterday, but he at least ate some of his greens (he turned down the hay and pellets.)  I tried to leave a little CC on some greens overnight, but he didn’t touch any of the “contaminated” food.  This morning I was worried that he may be a bit too chilly and I sat rubbing his ears for a while.  He seemed to like it.  I didn’t feel any movement in the belly, and I knew he would fight me with his medicine.. so I found the biggest softest towel I could and prepared for a fight.

                                                                                                                                                                                    He isn’t as strong as he used to be.  Either that or he’s not fighting as hard… and either one bothers me.  I got him wrapped up in the towel and held him close and struggled with him to get his pain killer and motility meds into him.   I sat with him and held him close (without him struggling much) for a minute or two before we started on the CC.  He put up a fight, but without the same strength and anger that usually comes from being held or force fed.  He seemed upset but at the same time was seeking to against me.  I ended up removing the towel and holding him against my chest as we both got CC all over us (but at least some in him).  I have to use the small syringes and the fine grind at this point, since the large syringe is too much to juggle with him and it just gets spat out… the smaller syringe can be further in his mouth, but I have to give him more of them.

                                                                                                                                                                                    We have to do feedings throughout the day, his motility meds 3 times a day, and belly rubs as often as he’ll allow it (which is most of the time now.)  He’s still pooping, but they are squishy and it’s still not in the triple digits by the end of the day.  As for the belly rubs, I think he knows that I’m trying to help.  When I rub and come upon a spot that feels backed up I gently work at it a while; and he’ll turn on his side so that I have easier access to it… once it gets a “bubble” or two he’ll shift back and we’ll move on to massaging the rest of the belly again.

                                                                                                                                                                                    I’m terrified that I might lose him… but the struggle now is continually getting food into him.  He’s drinking water regularly now… which is an improvement before his last vet visit; but still little to no food intake. 

                                                                                                                                                                                    Please keep sending us good vibes!  I don’t want to lose my little boy.


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                                                                                                                                                                                      C’mon Pete! Your mommy is really worried and could use a break here!

                                                                                                                                                                                      {{{{{Pete}}}}} {{{{{Cottontail}}}}}
                                                                                                                                                                                      {{{{{APPETITE}}}}} {{{{{POOP}}}}}


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                                                                                                                                                                                        {{{{{{{{ PETE }}}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{ COTTONTAIL }}}}}}}}


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                                                                                                                                                                                          ((((((((((((((PETE))))))))))))


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                                                                                                                                                                                            You’re scaring me Pete. Please get better


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                                                                                                                                                                                              Vibes for pete!


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                                                                                                                                                                                                {{{{{{VIBES}}}}}} {{{{{{{{PETE}}}}}}}}

                                                                                                                                                                                                Also I don’t know if this might help, I’ve been reading about a first aid kit for bunnies, and came across Pedialyte being on the list. Using the unflavored kind to help get Pete his electrolytes might help?? It helps if he isn’t eating enough! Just came across it while perusing an article and immediately thought of Pete! Get better little buddy!!


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                                                                                                                                                                                                  I don’t have the words or the want to express what we’ve been through today.  My boy has gone on.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  I’ve posted this poem before; but I had to read it again tonight:

                                                                                                                                                                                                  To my dearest friend.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  “It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I want to re-assure you, that I’m not lying there.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, “it’s me.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                  You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  It’s possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  To say to you with certainty, “I never went away.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                  You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew…
                                                                                                                                                                                                  in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The day is over… I smile and watch you yawning
                                                                                                                                                                                                  and say “good-night, God bless, I’ll see you in the morning.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                  And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Be patient, live your journey out…then come home to me.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cottontail I am sorry to hear about Pete. My thoughts are with you.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cottontail I am sorry to hear about Pete. My thoughts are with you.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Binky Free Pete, you touched so many hearts before your final journey over the bridge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        My heart is breaking for you Cottontail.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Please tell me I’m asleep and just having a bad dream.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          I am just crushed and sobbing as I’m trying to type this and my heart is breaking for you Cottontail. You did the hard work, but shared your sweet adventurous boy with us all. It seemed like Pete belonged to all of us and we share your pain. He touched our hearts like no other, and he will be loved and remembered forever.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oh Pete, I will miss your adventures and your funny expressions terribly. For you, there will be no more casts, no stitches, no more pain.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Forever our bunny, forever in our hearts . . . . Binky free Peter Cottontail ……..


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                                                                                                                                                                                                            I can’t post – sorry! I am crying.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cottontail, I’m so sorry. I can’t believe this happened, you took such great care of him.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Binky free Pete.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                You are the greatest hunny mom ever CT. Its true that it felt like Pete was everyone’s bunny. That sweet boy knew every second of his existence how much you loved and cared for him.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Binky free Peter Cottontail. Say hello to Boston and all of our love bunnies when you cross the rainbow bridge. We will miss you here.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  I hope I did this right.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If you’d like to light a candle for Pete……

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Pete


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Just when I thought I stopped crying and could post, my dam hubby sent me a message from work and I told him about Pete expecting him to have a go at me – NOPE! He was very compassionate and offered his sympathies too. I can’t read the poem yet CT, I will come back to it. Didn’t I tell you I was a sook!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I have no idea how to express my sadness to you? Sorry doesn’t seem enough. But I need to thank you for being so wonderful and sharing Pete with us all – I hope you know how adored you both are. Pete for being so awesome and you for being his best ever mum. I am so sorry CT – sharing in your grief along with everyone else on BB.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PS – I’ll let MB give you a hug for me (hope that made you smile – you know I am still jealous! hehe!) Take care CT – hug’s!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lit a candle for you (((((Pete))))) xo


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I too thought my husband would laugh at me but he said “Pete? That little who did crazy binkies and had a cast?” Even Jared teared up. It doesn’t seem real. Lots of hugs to you and your hubby CT. And Tilly and Zoey too.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I am so sorry that you are going through this. I laughed at his antics, even if I never commented, he was a cutie pie.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        He is out of pain, no more stitches, no more hurting and he had a good life even if it was too short. In the end, he touched the lives of a lot of people and for that you, he and everyone in your family were blessed.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I can’t see through the tears right now but I have been asked to move this to RB so I will do that and come back and post when I compose myself. :,(


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Oh no! I’m so sad to hear about Peter. Hugs to you.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CT I NEVER SAW THIS!!!! Here we were texting last night and i didn’t know!! I’m so sad and I can’t stop crying and I’m so sorry. I just saw this!!! I lit a candle. Thanks for that JR. Oh, Pete. I knew it didn’t sound good yesterday. If he didn’t make it with you he couldn’t make it with anyone. Oh, I’m sooooo sorry, sweetie! Binky and crash around to your heart’s content now, Pete. They do wait for us on the other side.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              I’m going to be crying all through work! When I said I was thinking about you it was just that. Not that I knew there was anything worse!!! Peace, CT


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                My condolences about Pete. We’ll miss him here.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Im so sorry hear about Pete, he was such a special little boy! thoughts are with you, your hubby, Tilly and Zoey.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I’m so sorry about Pete, he will be missed. You gave him a wonderful life CT. Binky free little bun…


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I am at a loss for words I saw Andi post that she was crying over Peter and I immediately starting crying. I did not want to read this I am so sorry for your loss. You were the best mom to Peter and he knew your love right down to the last day.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Binky free sweet Pete ❤️


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CT- in the short time I followed all of your posts, I quickly became in love with Pete! I am so sorry for you loss, but I am sure he is bounding off the walls with all of the other bunnies at this very moment. He seemed like such a great bunny, and I am so sorry for your loss.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I am truly sorry for your loss Cottontail. Pete is now binkying and crashing around across the rainbow bridge. My thoughts are with you!


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CT I don’t even know what to say other that I am thinking of you and yours. We all loved Peter here and I am so sorry for your loss – binky free Peter


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oh cottontail I never even posted a comment on your threads/stories about Peter but loved all the stories about him, and was actually just telling my dad (whose name is also Peter) about your Peter cottontail (yes a random old man who never goes on the Internet knows the tales of Peter cottontail). I am so so sorry for your loss.

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