Cancer

[EmilyL]

I rescued my bunny and a few months ago I had her spayed. The vet found masses in her uterus and I had them tested and they were cancerous. He thinks they got it all and he said a couple more weeks and it would have been too late. This really worries me and I’m afraid she’s more likely to get other types of cancer or maybe it spread and the vet didn’t know it. Are bunnies likely to get cancer again?

 

This really worries me because I love my Abby sooo much and I don’t want anything to happen to her for a good while. She means a lot to me and I think about this all the time. Constantly wondering if I’m going to lose her any day…

If you know anything about this subject please share!! 

Thanks!

[kralspace]

I have no advice or knowledge, but I will send lots and lots of healing vibes and prayers for you and the gorgeous Abby, I know you must be worried sick.

Kathy and the furballs

[EmilyL]

Thank you so much Kathy… healing vibes and support are as important to me as knowledge. I just love my Abby soooo much.

[Lani]

I don’t know anything about this either but I do know what it’s like to be constantly worried about a bun’s health and how stressful that can be. Just try to take one day at a time, or even one moment at a time. And don’t be afraid to call and ask your vet questions, that’s what they’re there for!

Vibes for you and Abby!!!!

[Beka27]

I am so happy you rescued her and gave her, quite LITERALLY… a second-chance at life. I commend you for taking in an older rabbit and having her spayed.

I wish I could tell you without a doubt that the vet got all the cancerous cells and she’s going to live for many, many years. But, none of us know that. All we can do at this point is send vibes that everything is gone and you guys are going to have a long time together. I know you are going to be diligent when taking care of her. At the first sign of her acting strangely or losing weight, a vet visit will be necessary for further testing.

Any of our buns could be gone tomorrow. Nothing is guaranteed for animals or people. Enjoy the time you have together and try not to worry too much.

[Lintini]

I couldn’t agree more with Beka27

I hope he got them all and you two have many joyful years together. {{{{Vibes}}}}

[Sarita]

What Beka said :~)

She is lucky she has someone as caring as you. Continued healing vibes to sweet Abby.

[Elrohwen]

Great post, Beka!

Thank you so much for rescuing her and giving her a chance at life.

[EmilyL]

Thanks for all the well wishes everybody. And I would rescue her again and again. She’s is such a sweet, cuddly bunny who loves nothing more than to lay on my bed with me and eat lettuce while I pet her lol. She’s so amazing!! <3 <3 <3

[longhairmike]

your best bet would be to get another set of xrays a few months after the surgery. just to confirm that they got it all.
cancer sux…

[RabbitPam]

Ditto, Beka.
You really won’t know, but actually her chances are much better now than a bunny that no one suspects has cancer until it shows up and is too late. You are now on the lookout for early detection. So even if it shows up again elsewhere, it will probably be treatable as this was, only less major.

She is very, very lucky you found her and love her so much. You will have a special life together, however long that turns out to be.

[BinkyBunny]

Posted By Beka27 on 05/12/2011 12:28 PM

Any of our buns could be gone tomorrow. Nothing is guaranteed for animals or people. Enjoy the time you have together and try not to worry too much.

That is a great piece of advice….for pretty much everything.  I’ve been carrying that statement around in my head all day.  It’s a wonderful thing to remember. 

EmilyL- Your bunny is very lucky to have you. I know that this hurts, but how wonderful it is that she has you to love and care for her during the time she does have.  Peace vibes to youl. 

[lashkay]

My 1st bunny Lash (I have had 5 over the years to date) died of cancer in her seventh year. She was a netherlnad dwarf so she had reached the end of her life span when the tumor took hold (an th average a netherland dwarf can be expected to live about 5 years if it dies of normal causes. She actually died of blood loss when the vet surgeon accidentally nicked a nerve in her back while trying to remove the tumor. The vet told me chances are likely that the tumor would have returned, that the cancer would have returned even if he had successfully managed to remove it all this time, and would be likely to return in the future. So you are wise to be vigilant and have your bunny checked for recurring tumors or cancer although HUGS TO YOU! I know you it will be a nerve-wracking journey for you. Lash hadn’t been spayed and all during her life, my wonderful vet kept encouraging me to have her spayed to prevent what might have been otherwise avoided. They can get cancer whether spayed or not, but the chances are greater that they will if not spayed. You will be in my prayers and thoughts that you and your bunny will have a long healthy time together. I think you will. HUGS It is my understanding that early detection can nip it in the bud and keep recurring tumors from growing back. Do what you can but try to develop as serene an existence you can with your bunny. PEACE AND SERENITY VIBES TO YOU

[lashkay]

And yes, in Lash’s case, the tumor had wound itself all over her reproductive organs and even her kidneys and maybe some additional organs – early detection was not meant to be, for her. Thankfully, it was not until the very last day that I noticed she was in any pain or discomfort from the tumor. Then I noticed her limping, unable to hop up to the top floor or her cage, and her vulva looked purple. It is my recollection that that was from the tumor pressing on it. The next AM we were at the vet doing an ultrasound followed by the surgical attempt to remove the tumor. SORRY, but…early detection can avoid going that route.

[EmilyL]

Thank you guys so much for all of the support. I’m going to do my best to just enjoy everyday I have with her and try not to worry too much. I love Abby and she is a huge light in my life. She’s so funny and smart and so full of personality. I’m sure you all understand but every little thing she does is downright adorable. When she cleans her ears, munches on a piece of cilantro, or binkies… it just makes me giggle and love her that much more. Nice to talk to people who understand!! 🙂

[BinkyBunny]

We do understand! It can be hard for people who haven’t had rabbits to understand the pain. In general, people can easily connect with overt behaviors that are found in other animals, like dogs. Rabbits, being prey animals, are expressive but not obvious, and so it takes someone who is willing to tune in, to understand how expressive they really are. This makes it difficult for other non-rabbit owners to empathize with what their friend may be going through when discussing their bunny.   But we do!

And you are definitely tuned into Abby and she sounds amazing, even with the rough past she has had. (I read your profile). So no matter what happens, what a blessing that she has you, and that you love her so much.

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