OP…This is BinkyBunny in Admin mode today: 

So I am understanding this correctly let me paraphrase —Your rabbit was being treated for a heart issue, but later his eye was possibly injured in the vets care along with nasal issues. So then you took him to another vet who treated him for the eye and nose, but his nose and breathing issues did not improve, so the vet checked the teeth and did not see teeth issues. Did the vet only check the front teeth? Rabbits can also have problems with their back teeth, and there could be other mouth and jaw issues that are happening. There really is no way for us to know.

I would either call this vet again to let him/her know what’s going on, or seek out another vet. Do you have access to rabbit-savvy vets?

One of our wonderful members (eh.hem…Jersey…THANK YOU) sent me some information to look over that might be helpful in this situation.  Again,  there is no way for us to know for sure what is REALLY going on — but the link provides information about someone else’s bunny going through some very similar symptoms and maybe this can be used to consult with your own rabbit savvy vet about.

http://therabbithaven.org/Lucy_story.pdf

I’m sorry you rabbit is so poorly.

As Binky Bunny has already brought up, molar problems can behind the drooling (and usually is!).  How did they check his molars previously? It might take sedation to take a thorough look and xrays of the roots.

If it’s not the molars, I wonder if the wet mouth is from laboured breathing? Like rabbits do under heat stress.
Did the most recent x-ray show the condition of his lungs? Is the enlarge heart putting pressure on them for instance? Similar to what a thymoma may do. Maybe an ultrasound would be needed to check the lungs and major arteries and pulmonary veins. Respiratory and heart issues often go hand in hand.

It’s also possible he’s contracted a respiratory infection separate to his heart issue.

You would really need to see a specialist to determine what is going on. Do you a rabbit specialist near that you could visit?

From what I can understand from your very good description of his history, I would see if the vet could reevaluate him, and not rule out thymoma. It’s suspicious that right after the difficulty with breathing he developed eye problems. It could be that the two are not related, blocked ducts can be common with rabbits, but in such a complex situation, every single symptoms needs to be looked at and evaluated.

I hope you can get to the bottoms of what is going on with your guy! He is very lucky to have someone who cares this much about him!

I just want to say good luck tomorrow. It sounds complicated, but if your vet is good he will get help for it.

What is your first language?

I do too! Blocked ducts are usually a more simple fix.

((((Healthy vibes!))))

My sister-in-law is from Taiwan. She has trouble sometimes, but I am better than most at understanding her. I am terrible at learning languages, so I admire anyone’s attempt. All I know is Sheshe (don’t know how to write it out, but it’s Thank You in Mandarin.)

How is your bunny doing today? Hope he’s feeling better.

That’s good to hear, hopefully the new medication will continue to make him better!

My first bunny had blocked eye ducts and medication helped him. It came back, but it was an ointment that he just used whenever his eye got moist and it kept it from ever getting worse.

Let’s hope he gets better soon and doesn’t need any surgery.

Posted By adicolor on 08/05/2010 02:40 AM

What a coincidence!
I thought nobody know where is Taiwan.
“sheshe”=”謝謝”  ,means thank you

My sister-in-law is also from Taiwan. My brother lived in Taiwan for 15 years and so he is fluent in Manderin.  My best friend is Taiwanese as well,  though she’s been living here since she was 13. She taught me some manderin when we roomed together in college.  I did take a Manderin class, but I need to keep up with it.

Anyway, back to your bunny –  I am glad to hear your bunny is doing better, and I hope he continues to do well.

Keep us updated.

If bunnies obey basic commands in Mandarin more than English (I’m thinking “come here” or don’t chew on that”) than I need you guys to teach them to me! I think diva bunnies are universal – they say “no, I won’t” in every language.

How’s he doing? Any sign of improvement?

Awe your bunny got bad again.  Maybe a stronger med or take it for longer time. Your vet will decide. 

I hope he gets well soon.   We worry so much about them.  It is hard when one is sick. 

Keep us updated.   Taiwan yes I think it is near China or in China.  I hope I don’t embarass myself and have it wrong.

Hoping for good news on your bunny’s health.             True no matter the language all bunnies seem to know I wont’ til I am ready and I may never be ready