Oh no, I’ve known rabbits who have had this but the owner did not treat them – did the vet suggest a diuretic? I know alot will depend on if the mass is slow growing or not and if your rabbit seems to be eating and has a good quality of life. I know I would be concerned about that especially since the mass is causing pressure on the heart and lungs. You are in a very very tough position :~(

Welcome-good to finally meet you! I’m sorry it’s been such a tough year, sorry to hear your news.

It’s difficult to suggest a course, i.e. if you should go with dieuretics, I would say discuss your wishes (prolonging life as long as quality is good, no radiation) and see what your vet suggests. Perhaps there are courses of medication which can help with quality of life.

Hi, and I want to say that I’m glad you found helpful info. from us over the years and posted so we can meet you. It’s so hard when your bunny is at that geriatric age, especially two of them. I am sorry for your loss of his sister and his difficulties now.

I agree with K&K about discussing how you’d like to proceed with your vet. Perhaps a mild pain killer could be helpful so, if it grows and he is in distress, he won’t be in pain per se while you make him comfortable. Your vet would know if a diuretic would help.

Do you have any other bunnies? Please update us as often as you like. As you can see here, it’s a good place to come to when you just want to talk ‘bunny’ and get support from folks who understand how much you love him. Sometimes the other people in our lives don’t understand how we feel.

I understand what you mean about the eating, drinking, etc…one of my adopters (from when I used to do rescue work) had her 9 year old rabbit who she adopted from me have the same diagnosis as your bun and I kept him for her while she went on vacation for a week. He was still eating and and she was also at odds on what to do and just allowed him to live out his life as he seemed comfortable and he was eating and acting as well as could be expected when I kept him. She also did not want to do radiation (and I told her I would not either because she consulted with me about him).

I would have concerns though about breathing difficulties though because I can imagine how it must feel for him so I would watch that very very closely.

It sounds to me that you and your vet have Milo’s best interest at heart and you have experience with elder and unwell rabbits Milo is in good hands.

I’m so sorry to hear about Milo (and Ella). I don’t have any experience with medical stuff like this, but I’m glad he’s eating and generally being a happy little guy. Good luck with him.

Welcome Margaux
Sending some {{{vibes}}} for your Milo.

It’s good to read he is currently comfortable. : )

Is surgery an option at all?

This story about a thymoma case was shared by one of the former forum leaders here. It contains links to other cases & info at bottom if the pdf. You may have already come across these stories during your research.

http://therabbithaven.org/Lucy_story.pdf

Welcome here, I only wish it was under happier circumstances… :o(

I don’t have any medical advice regarding this, but just wanted to let you know I am wishing him some happy, healthy days ahead. And I hope you can enjoy this time with him… As long as he is comfortable, you’ve got some time. I know you’ll make the right decisions.