Oh Sarita, it’s like you can’t catch a break! I suppose health issues are more frequent in the older buns.
{{{Vibes}}} for Bogie.

Poor Bogie! Don’t feel bad, Sarita. You are dealing with a lot and you are one of the best bunny Moms around.

What are the drops you are using for his ears?

Sending Bogie many, many ((((((Get Well Vibes))))). I really hope that mass starts shrinking soon.

Oh no! Poor Bogie. Keep us updated. Hopefully it’s not bothering him.

(((((vibes!)))))) for Bogie
Hope the meds help!

I’m not familiar with Tresaderm. Although, it’s very possible I’ve used it in the past. I’ve gone through so many different ear meds it’s hard to remember them all.

How is Bogie doing?

I’m sorry to hear about Bogie, Sarita. Sending healing vibes and prayers with all possible speed for him. And ((((((hugs)))))) for you. xx
Twelve years old! That’s magnificent! A testament to your care.

Oh my gosh Sarita. I’m sorry. I ditto LPT. It’s completely understandable. Especially being near his shoulder where you would expect the bone to be. Being that he is 12 years old, his immune system is weaker and so he will definitely be susceptible to all of this no matter what. I do hope that Zequin, ear drops and eye ointment helps. I know that is a lot for BOTH of you. Hang in there. HEALING VIBES!

(((((vibes for Bogie))))))

Feel better little guy!

I am so sorry you and Bogie are going through this Sarita. I have been following your thread and sending well wishes. I know what it is like to have a sick bunny and it is awful.

I don’t know if this is helpful or not- but in people, antibiotics alone do not cure abscesses. Antibiotics get to infected tissue via the blood stream. Their usually is no blood supply to an abscess. It is just a fluid filled sac- like a water balloon- except that the fluid has gotten contaminated/infected which is what makes it an abscess. In people, we do what is called an I&D- incision and drainage, because that is the only way to get the pus out. I don’t know if they do that for rabbits- but perhaps it warrants asking your vet?

I am sending you both heLing vibes!

{{{{{Bogie}}}}}

Oh poor Bogie I was hoping the meds would have some effect.
Has your vet said anything further about removing the lump? I realize he may be a bit old for a GA. If she could get fluid out before then maybe she could drain it completely now? Has it gotten any less firm?
Sending massive ((((((((((((((((((healing vibes)))))))))))))))) for your boy. And (((((((((((((Huge hugs)))))))))))) for you. xx

{{{Bogie!}}}
Sarita, any more clue on what the mass is? Is it at a site where he’s had shots or subQ’s? Or could it be odema? (I don’t know what that would look like in a rabbit).

Sorry to hear about his appetite. I know that certainly adds to the stress. Perhaps an anti-inflammatory might help?

. I was really hoping for a positive update. Come on, Bogie….you can beat this!!! Gotta get well for your Mama!!!!

Is there anything else the vet can do?

((((Bogie))))))

Did she send the fluid for a culture to see if they can find out which bacteria it is? Also, an ultrasound can show if there are any sold structures within the mass- as in a complex cyst (which has solid and liquid) vs a simple cyst which is just liquid. That may help with the differential diagnosis.

Good luck! Rooting for you both!

That sounds so bad, I hope every think comes out ok for you. I am glad to here he is eating again. sending wisdoms to help you and the doctor figure it out, so bogie can be heathy and happy once again.

An X-ray primarily shows bony/dental details. It would not help sort out a soft tissue mass. If it is hard as a rock- it is either under a lot of pressure from the fluid/infection- or it is it all
Fluid. The management depends on what kind of mass you are dealing with. Are they convinced it is an abscess? I would not think they need to an aesthetic for an ultrasound of this sort because the bunny could sit on your lap while they used the probe. I don’t know- I can only day what we would do with people. Sorry I am not more helpful. I am sending good vibes your way and wishing for a full recovery for Bogie!

(((Vibes for Sarita and Bogie)))

Perhaps a biopsy if the mass can be taken (simulate to aspirating fluid) and sent for pathology- to determine what kind of cells are present. It could give you a definitive answer. Wishing comfort for both of you. Will be waiting for updates. ?

{{{Bogie}}}. (((Sarita))).

Sorry I missed this update.
Sending (((((((vibes)))))))) for both of you. xx

oh, things just keep getting worse it seems. poor bogie!
((((((healing vibes))))))))

(((( Hugs and More Well Wishes for Bogie)))))

I’m glad he is being a little fighter.

What a fighter Bogie is! I’m glad to hear a few issues are doing better.
What kind of drops are you using for his eyes, Sarita? Is it just a dry eye problem he has? Because Mimzy has a lot of that hard gunk in the corner of his eyes and the vet ophthalmologist told us to use Genteal blue label/mild to moderate drops and a saline solution to wash the eye with. He still gets a bit of crusty stuff even with these, so I’m still searching for a good eyedrop for him. I have to say this one has made a big difference for him though.

I agree. He must be a strong boy.
You must be relieved to see those good days!
Continued {{{Vibes}}}

Dexamethasone is a steroid (or at least it is in humans, we prescribe it where i work!) so that should get his ears working again and healing! x

I’m glad to hear Bogie is doing better.
Bunny shivers? Is that like the bunny butt twitch?

Glad to hear there is improvement. Hope he keeps improving so he can have a Hoppy Holiday!

((((Bogie))))

been there and it sucks, im sorry

I know you’ve had to make this choice a couple other times recently. It just sucks. You and Bogie are in my thoughts.

I am sorry to hear Bogie isn’t doing well. I know it must be difficult to go threw this. Its never easy to let go.

Keeping you and Bogie in my thoughts…

You have done so well by him Sarita, I know it will be a sad day if you have to make that decision, but he has known great love thanks to you. ((((((Hugs))))))
Thinking of you and Bogie and hoping for more comfy and happy times for you both together yet.

I’m so sorry to hear that Bogie is not doing well. He’s so lucky to have a person that cares about him so much. Will be thinking about you both. (((hugs))))

Aaaaaw sarita! So sorry! Thinking of the little mister and wishing for a painfree remainder of his life!

I am sorry he isn’t doing better. Your in my thoughts and I also am wishing him to have a pain free remainder of his life.

I’m sorry Sarita.

I’m so sorry Sarita. You and he will be in my thoughts. Sending some (((Hugs)))) to you both.

What happened?

Yeah, any changes?

{{{Bogie}}}
Thinking about him and wondering how you and he are doing Sarita.

Sending virtual (((hugs))) your way.

Sending lots of (((((Love and Hugs)))) to Bogie!!!!

Sending {{{Vibes}}} for Bogie!!

Always have some (((((((vibes))))))) in my pocket for Bogie.

Aw, he’s a fighter! Continued feel better Vibes!

Poor Bogie! At least he is maintaining his weight! That’s a blessing! I’ve had to use Tresaderm a few times before and it’s been successful for me. I hope you have better luck! It’s one of the worst feelings when our fur babies are sick