Welcome ! Oh dear poor poor Grimm and poor you. I’m afraid I have no advice for you (but others will – bam, Jersey? )

He could have done a strange binky jump. (I know of a friend’s dog who landed strangely after a ball was thrown for her and fractured her leg)

It is of course CRITICAL that he eats (anything!) and that his digestive system remains functioning at ALL times, or you will have another serious problem on your hands (GI stasis). You may have to syringe it into his mouth in a bunny burrito if necessary (wrapped in a towel) but be careful of his leg.

Keep an eye on his poop too. (He should poop regularly).

Good luck and keep in touch.

Ouch! Did your vet give you pain meds? If not – I would be calling back ASAP. If you have ever broken a bone, it is horrible pain. Pain alone will cause him to stop eating. I am currently syringe feeding my paralyzed bunny critical care. Get a packet of benebac as well. The directions are on the package. Get a puppy syringe, and add the benebac to the critical care. Benebac is a really god probiotic. Since he probably won’t be eating his cecum poops at the moment, he’ll need extra probiotic support. Aside from critical care – if he isn’t drinking water, syringe feed water as well. I think a 3-legged bunny would have a much better quality of life than a paralyzed bunny… Did the vet give you an idea of what complications to expect? So sorry to hear. What a terrible injury.

I agree with the others. Make sure he eats. Critical Care is good stuff but most buns will have to be syringe-fed it. A probiotic like benebac is good too, and Metacam for pain.
Many people have three-legged buns. You can check out the website disabled bunnies for info and tips. I can’t link to it from my phone, but you’ll find it with Google.
Poor little bunny. Cuddle with him if he wants that of course.

Poor baby. {{{Grimm}}} Sounds like a bad break. Rabbits have delicate skeletons but some powerful muscles. I believe Flemish Giants can be prone to some skeletal issues too.

It’s a shame they didn’t give you liquid meds.
Is he eating any of his normal food? If he is, then you could probably crush the pills and mix with a little water and syringe that into his mouth. Maybe have a little some fruit purée in a separate syringe as a chaser.
if he’s not eating on his own, you’ll have to persist with the critical care so he has something in his stomach before those meds. Some people find making the mixture more watery helps.

Keep an eye on his temperature. If you know what his ears normally feel like, use them as a guide. If they get very cold, you may then need to check his rectal temperature. Do you have a suitable thermometer?

If he’s becoming hypothermic at any point, get him on a heat pad and return to the vet.

We have a member here whose rabbit broke her leg twice! She didn’t need cast or anything and seemed to cope really well during recovery. It was so surprising. I hope your boy copes just as well.

Definitely looking disable rabbit groups bam mentioned. There used to be a yahoo group years ago. I do not know if it’s still active. There is also this Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/201759429869484

If my link does not work, just search “Disabled Rabbits” on Facebook.
I’m sure they’ll be able to advise on things like getting a cart made, physical therapy, managing hygiene if he needs that etc.
Sending some successful surgery {{{vibes}}} in advance. Please do keep us updated on how he is doing.

Aww, poor thing. I agree with the others. But yes, do get liquid meds if at all possible. Bunnies are surprisingly adaptable and resilient. You might find yourself surprised by how quickly he will be up and about on 3 legs.

I am so sorry. It is sadly easy for a bunny to get a bad break. My last bunny, Manon, was paralyzed at the end of her life. I fed her organic baby food (always be cautious of sugar) and a syringe mash of her pellets. She was also able to eat greens. Also, my vet prescribed liquid pain med and it helped her tremendously. I was lucky that she had a very good appetite. She was responsive and did extremely well. Obviously, ask your vet about the organic baby food. Mine suggested it, but this was six years ago.

From my experience, I firmly believe Grimm will be fine with three legs and lead a happy life. It’s just getting past this critical part. Good thoughts going with you both.

Oh I forgot, metacam is an NSAID and those interfere with bone-healing, and it also makes the blood thinner = not good before surgery. Did they give you tramadol? Crush it beween the blades of two spoons and mix it with anything yummy. Plain canned pumpkin is often appreciated (not pie filling). You can mix CC with pumpkin mash or baby fruit- or veg puree. His poop is smaller now because he hasn’t eaten and not been moving around + some painkillers slow the gut a bit. He shouldn’t be moving around, so getting him to eat is of course what you can do for his tummy.

Your vets seem knowledgeable, that’s a great relief.

We have had members here with three-legged buns. Rabbits adapt really well.

Tramadol comes in liquid form.

– They said that because of his size the liquid meds weren’t practical, as he would need a lot, but if he is willing to eat it then it might be a better option (he got half his dose this morning, at best). Waiting on vet to call back on that.

So what meds and dosage is he on?

If you’re really struggling to get the meds in, you might be able to find a compounding pharmacy that can change them into a liquid form and flavour it.

Really glad to hear he was eating some greens on his own. Perhaps hand feed some herbs, fresh grass if available and he might even eat hay if hand fed.

I don’t have anything to add to all the wonderful advice above, but I did want to say that Grimm’s mishap brought tears to my eyes and that my thoughts are with him (and you) for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. ((((((Grimm))))))

If you need the benebac – you can get if from amazon. I think it is a good idea to have a small packet on hand in case of emergencies.

It’ll be a long weekend for you, but we’re all sending Grimm get-better-soon vibes to let himself be fed and washed and cared for.

I don’t know how strong one back leg is (to get into litter tray) – have you checked on the disabled bunnies site ? Maybe a big (young & fit) bun can get up and over into a cat litter tray.

I’m sorry about Grimm’s injury and hope that all will be well with him.

One option for a litter box for disabled rabbits is a potting tray. The front is very low, and you won’t be able to put in much depth of litter, but maybe it would be big enough. This one from Amazon, Tierra Garden GP48 Tidy Tray One Piece Potting Tray, is almost 2 feet square.

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IPYM9Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2PXJG0Z3TN1BW&coliid=I3R7C66UVWJZIS

Can you use the same box, but cut a notch out of one side?

Looking on the link that TobyLuv gave there was another option which people seem happy about for puppies…

https://www.amazon.com/Litter-PuppyGoHere-Recycled-Gray-Color/dp/B00G7RMCHO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_86_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=31aRqyPJX6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=QBS1X0WMRW0H4WXJ6Q1G

I have a 6kg bun and she’s comfortable in a cat litter tray 14″ x 19″.

For the side you have already cut, there must be a way to make it smoother. With a sander, or polisher or file (softly or it will crack if it’s ‘cheap brittle plastic’) or try and heat the pointy bits to melt them out…(?! I’m talking out loud here….) It’s a shame to spend out money on another one if he can use the one you have for the minute, until you can see how he copes.

I’ve just glued (another) bit of carpet square on an Ikea Poang foot stool (with cushion removed) to help with traction as she goes up into her condo (her wicker square basket used for this purpose has just broken…. ) if I need to I will cut the legs to make it shorter…

If you don’t mind using disposable items and you think that Grimm would use a puppy pad, they make holders to keep the pads in place and to keep urine from soaking through. I see that some of the reviews mention the puppy can pull the pad out since it’s only anchored at the corners. I also don’t know how much of a chewer Grimm is. You wouldn’t want him to be chewing on the pads.

I don’t know if Home Depot would have the potting trays or not. I’ve only seen them online and in gardening catalogs.  Since it’s hard to imagine what size something is and if it will work, you may want to do what I do when trying to figure out a size.  I take a piece of newspaper and cut it to whatever dimensions I see for a product.  The dimensions given are likely outside ones, so the inside dimensions would be a tiny bit smaller.

Oh my goodness, my prayers go to you rabbit, I hope he is okay. ?

Have you tried hand feeding him the fresh cecals? Sometimes we have to…

((((((Surgery success, Grimm))))))

I remember seeing a potting tray in the garden centre once and immediately thinking it would be great for rabbit purposes! The one I saw was a pretty decent size.
For now though and post surgery, you may have to rely on puppy pads or vet bed if you can get hold of it.

There is a bit of info here on taking temperature and normal ranges.
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sickbun.html

Also offering some successful surgery {{{vibes}}} for Grimm!

I am so glad Grimm is eating and drinking. That is really encouraging.

You’ve both been in my thoughts and I wish Grimm a successful surgery.

If I managed to copy this link correctly, it goes to a very nice instructive video with Mary Cotter on how to take a bun’s temp.
http://youtu.be/YZd10Hk0maA

I’m sorry to hear about this sad situation. I don’t have any advice to offer but want to send along some ((((Well Wishes and Speedy Recovery)))) Vibes along to your bunny.

Posted By bam on 7/31/2016 4:19 PM

If I managed to copy this link correctly, it goes to a very nice instructive video with Mary Cotter on how to take a bun’s temp.
http://youtu.be/YZd10Hk0maA

I was hoping you’d post this!  Ill remember now that it is one of Mary Cotter videos. They are so good!

Topping up the vibes {{{Grimm}}}

((((((Heartfelt healing desert sunshine, dear Grimm.))))))

So many, many vibes, dear ((((((Grimm))))))

Any news?

Continued good thoughts for Grimm. I hope he is doing fine.

Well, “no news is (mostly) good news”…..

I can’t tell you how relieved and happy I was to read your post. What a dear, strong, resilient boy.
Continued thoughts and love ((((((Grimm))))))

Really happy to read that he’s doing so well already! I hope he makes a speedy recovery, and that he’ll he happily hopping around soon

Another very relieved member here! So pleased to read this update. I hope he continues on in the way he has shown so far!

Another another relieved member here too. I wa smiling as I was reading it. A bunny donor in case of blood transfusion…oh my… how sweet.
Post a photo of the invalid when you can. We’d love to meet him.

It’s so good to hear that his surgery was successful and that he is doing well. Continued good vibes for his recuperation!

He’s wonderful, and such lovely long ears! You can post pictures by dragging a file into the field you get when you press “Reply”. Then you can enlarge or decrease the size of the picture by dragging the sides of the picture. It doesn’t work in the “quick reply” field as far as I have seen.

He is so very lovely!
The pic with the brussel sprouts is brilliant.

He’s beautiful!
So glad everything went well and the surgery is over and done with!
Get well now, Grimm!

Grimm is a handsome boy. I love the photo with his little plush toy– such a sweet pic.

I am very relieved that he is doing well and has such a great appetite. Continued healing thoughts. I hope you are both able to get some rest.

What loverly photos…!! Which is the best photo which shows his real colour? Brown or black? Either way he’s gorgeous. (I have difficulty getting the ‘right’ sort of black in my photos).
Glad the surgery is over – and now to post surgery recovery. He sounds as if he’s doing fine.

I can see your litter tray now (it looks like a potting tray anyway!!) – it’s perfect for a big bun !

(I used to be able to hold my bun on her back like in your pics and then one day when she was about 1yo she decided she didn’t like it (apparently they generally don’t, what with being a prey animal, oops !) and she’s never let me since even pick her up ‘properly’…. so now I have to do with snuggles on all fours…. which is fine, but not the same It’s just the cat who gets ‘baby hugs’ now!! )

Let us know how he is when he comes round a bit more

I’m so glad to hear the surgery went well and he is recovering so good. Sounds like he’s a real little trooper. ((((More recovery vibes))))

Your vet sound wonderful. I love my vet too. It can make a situation like this so much easier for bun parents to deal with.

What lovely pictures. Glad he is recovering well. P.S. If you open the pictures in Paint, you can resize the pixels to 500 for the first option which will automaticall;y adjust the second option (horizontal/vertical), and that should get them down to a suitable size.

OMG, such sweet pictures and such a sweet bunny! I’m so glad to hear he is doing better. I honestly believe he will move on from this and you will never notice that he only has 3 legs.

Huzzah for awesome vets and the bun parents who love them! And (((poop))) vibes to Grimm along with nose rubs from Kuwait.

Come on Grimm !!! Poop! Poop! Poop! (Clapping hands in time like in a sports match when the public are demanding something) Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop! Poop!

Yes, poop, Grimm!!! Poop! Poop! Poop!

Your vet sounds so great!

Zou has never liked tiles. It must be their weight. You’re going to have to invest in some heavy(ish) rugs for the meantime…..
Great news about the poops. !!!!!

Ha! Awesome news in the world of poo.

I would have suggested “Don’t poop!” chants, since bunnies love to do the opposite of what they’re supposed to. But it looks like Grimm decided to do the right thing. I’m so happy to hear he’s recovering well! Your vet sounds great! I really like our vet too, when our kitty needed emergency surgery, she even took her home in the evening, to make sure she was okay during the night.

I bet he can’t wait to get back home!

Yes QPDoll, your vet does sound really good – but if it’s a University Teaching Hospital, then thank goodness they are good & kind !
And I wonder how many Flemmie amputations they get to do – great learning curve for them (unfortunately for Grimm!…)

How is he doing?

Yay, he’s finally home again!

When I read about the exercises I heard “Eye of the tiger” playing in my head, together with an image of a bun pumping iron

LOL… And running up and down the steps of the town hall, stretching his ears (to the leeeft, to the riiiight and straaaaiaght up in the air, parallel!) beforehand, as any high level paralympic athlete would!!

What a good boy! So glad to hear he’s home again!

So glad to hear he’s doing so well already!

I am so glad to hear Grimm is home and doing great.

I am so glad to hear Grimm is home and doing great.

Edited to add: sorry for the double post. I am really excited that Grimm is doing well!

LOL Love the images you all put in my head this morning.

Grimm is a CHAMP! Nose smooches from us. xo

All my sympathy for you and the bun.  I never pick up two Flemish girls unless I really have to.  I pick them up by their arm pits and set them down by their arm pits. Setting them down, they can begin violently kicking. Not only is there a concern that their hind feet will scratch my forearms, but also the concern that they may snap their spinal cord by kicking.  Rabbits, no matter their size, have a kick that is much more powerful than you’d guess from their size. 

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/limb-loss.html
In case you haven’t been on this website, it is for owners of disabled rabbits. I use the wensite for help with my paralyzed bunny. There is a section for limb loss. It is super helpful, a nice resource if you aren’t already using it. There is all sorts of handy ino on the website.

I can’t pick up Zou by her armpits, she’ll absolutely hates it (unless I’m at the vets in which she’s like a little pussycat!!! !)…. so when I need to move her, I get in front of her, I cover her face with one hand and scoop up her belly with my other hand. The side of her body then touches my forearm which seems to 1) calm her or 2) make her think she’s surrounded so gives in… !!

Happy to hear he is doing so well. Bunnies (and most animals) are amazing in their ability to adapt to new situations like this.

If I worry my buns are going to kick when I pick them up, I scoop them up at my side, holding their hind quarters under my arm like a football to prevent the kicking. One of my buns kicks too much for that so I coax her into a cat carrier. I never pick her up myself unless she is already in the cat carrier, and I’ve had a chance to completely wrap her up in a towel. I’d be afraid that if I picked her up by her armpits, the legs would be free to kick and hurt herself.

I hope you’ve been able to catch up on some sleep! How is Grimm doing?

I just spotted the potting mix tray / litterbox being used by this member. Check out the thread to see the photo. These are little rabbits compared to your boy, but it still should give you some idea of these boxes.
https://binkybunny.com/tabid/54/aft/146793/Default.aspx

Just wanted to check in and let you know I’ve been thinking of Grimm. I hope he is still doing great. I also hope you’ve been able to get rest. Give Grimm a gentle nose rub from Odette and me.

How is your brave darling boy doing?

Posted By jerseygirl on 8/06/2016 9:08 AM

I just spotted the potting mix tray / litterbox being used by this member. Check out the thread to see the photo. These are little rabbits compared to your boy, but it still should give you some idea of these boxes.
https://binkybunny.com/tabid/54/aft/146793/Default.aspx

I thought the EXACT same thing 3 mins ago when I read Caudex’s last post !!!!    I thought that is what Grimm needs !! LOL

It sounds like he might have some gas. With his poops being smaller and him preferring to lay rather than sit or stand. Hope the little guy feels better. He is a strong trooper!

Well, that’s good news that he is eating and pooping. Maybe gentle gentle massage under belly would be nice for him? And help that nasty gas go away…

You can give him baby gas drops (simethicone) if you suspect gas. It’s not sth that gets absorbed by the body, but you might still want to check with your vet so it’s ok to give it to him now when he’s on other meds as well.

Gas is probably to be expected with the anesthesia and less movement. I second Vienna Blue in France and Bam’s suggestions of a tummy rub and simethicone (at Grimm’s vet’s ok).

Here’s a nice instructive video on how to give a bunny a tummy-massage: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnuxGLa2reg

Poor Grimm. I hope belly massages help.

Posted By bam on 8/08/2016 8:48 AM

Here’s a nice instructive video on how to give a bunny a tummy-massage: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JnuxGLa2reg

Good lord – lol – I’m pretty sure Zou wouldn’t let me pick her up like that – or unless she really wasn’t feeling well at all…! 

How strange she picks the bun up and doesn’t just massage with buns back legs on the ground…. or is it so the gas bubbles it’s way ‘upwards’ (ie, towards the back end?!)  – would that work with humans? I tend to just rub my tummy – never tried standing on my head whilst doing it…. 

Vienna, I have never tried this method with a human. But it does work with bunnies. If you’re “lucky” you can even get to hear the bunny pass gas while you do it. I once heard Yohio pass gas, it was a very soft shoo-shoo-shoo.

You could try getting one of those silicone sheets to put on the bottom of his litter box under the litter. Adds loads of traction, as long as he doesn’t discover it and chew on it.

“Knobbly woven rugs”…. = yumyum !! LOL

I’ve said before, Zou doesn’t like slipping either – I think it’s a big bun problem. But she is more than happy to walk, run and binky on the very nice second hand (cheap) carpet rug i got specially for her – I understand you not wanting him to pee on your carpet, but a carpet rug on an otherwise slippery area will limit him to an area, one that he can pee on if necessary! Or a cut off from a carpet shop…. or a big sample from a carpet sample shop place….

Zou binkying on her rug is a bit like Reese binkying on the bed… somehow, their radar controls their movements and they turn around at high speed when approaching no-man’s-land

I’ve got newspaper in cat tray and on top of that shredded paper, so the shreds are like tablged spaghetti and holds itself all together and its nonslippable…

PS : where’s the nappy photo

Ohh bless Grimm ! Cutey- and looks such a good boy (in the photos!!).
The ‘leg’ seems very neat… it won’t hardly show once the fur has grown back… and a bunny loaf will hide the fact completely !

How does he sit though…. wonkily ?

Sweet boy! So glad things are progressing so well. (((Grimm)))

Grimm sounds like he is adjusting very well and he looks fantastic. The carpet and textured liner were both great ideas.

Odette sends a nose rub to Grimm

Glad to hear he’s doing better. He’ll be running around before you know it!

I can’t believe how great Grimm looks this soon after surgery. His balance is really good!

Grimm is one remarkable rabbit. <3

Wow! Looking good 🙂

Great to see that he’s recovering so well.

Yaay! Grimm looks like he is doing well!

Yikes, fingers crossed that it isn’t an infection. If it is, monday may be too far away. Keep an eye on him and he if he doesn’t become lethargic or uninterested in food. If so, get to a vet ASAP. All the best wishes and healing vibes!

I hope he’ll be fine, keep a close eye, look for seepage, smell the wound because there mustn’t be any foul smell. Take his temp if he doesn’t hate you too much when you do that. Infection in a bunny can cause under-temp as well as a fever.

(((antibodies)))

((((Well Wishes for a Speedy Healing)))))

How is he doing now?

I hope Grimm is doing well today. Continued good thoughts as he heals.

Healing (((Vibes))) for Grimm

How’s our Grimmy?

Chewie asked me to say hi and ask how cousin Grimm is doing? (((healthy wishes and love)))

Oh no. I hope Grimm pulls through. 

(((((((((((lots of healing vibes)))))))))))

That’s awful! Poor darling… and he seemed to be breezing through this ordeal.
I heard great things about honey and infected open wounds, so let’s hope it works its magic. Is Grimm on oral antibiotics again/still?
My thoughts and good wishes are with him. He’s such a strong fellow! ((((((Pull through, Grimm.))))))

Oh, Grimm

Please pull through, (((((Grimm)))))

My thoughts are with you and your baby. It seemed he was recovering well, this set back was unexpected.
((((((healing vibes for Grimm)))))))

I am sure Grimm will pull through, he just has to hang on so his infection can heal. Honey is exellent for infections. The vet said you have done everything right. Right now, keep him company. He needs you right now. 

((((((((((((((((((((((((((lots of healing vibes x1000000000))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I’m sorry to read of his setback. I hope the new antibiotics work soon.

Your vet seems to have a really good team. And, Grimm has been a brave bunny throughout this. I am sad that you both have to go through this and I hope Grimm heals soon.

(((((((Grimm)))))))

Oh, dear Grimm – the infection has been diagnosed and treated, it just has to work its magic now. I’m sure if you speak to the team there will be a solution with the costs. Talk to them about it now, so they know and so you don’t have a horrid shock… Ask them to limit the treatment to the necessities and not the ‘lets see’ teaching methods.
Come on Grimm, you can do it !

Sounds like hes doing great so far 

((((((((((((((((((((Lots and lots of healing vibes))))))))))))))))))))

I made something for you.

((((((Grimm)))))) :love:

If funds are becoming a problem, you should consider making a gofundme page to ask for some help with the medical bills. Im sure a ton of bunny lovers would be more than willing to share his story and donate what they can ((((((((((Grimm))))))))))

Since your veterinary hospital is also a teaching hospital, I wonder if a vet student would volunteer their services. I don’t know if that’s allowed. I paid for grad school as a TA and often worked off the clock and with no pay to tutor struggling students. I know its not the same and there may be regulations in the health fields, but its worth asking. Its good experience for the student.

I copied this from the Merck vet manual, for those who are curious.

Sugar Dressings:
Sugar has been used as an inexpensive wound dressing for more than three centuries to control odor and infection. The use of sugar is based on its high osmolality drawing fluid out of the wound and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. The use of sugar also aids in the debridement of necrotic tissue while preserving viable tissue. Granulated sugar is placed into the wound cavity in a layer 1-cm thick and covered with a thick dressing to absorb fluid drawn from the wound. The sugar dressing should be changed once daily or more frequently whenever “strike-through” is seen on the bandage. During the bandage change, the wound should be liberally lavaged with warm saline or tap water. Sugar dressings may be used until granulation tissue is seen. Once all infection is resolved, the wound may be closed or allowed to epithelialize. Because a large volume of fluid can be removed from the wound, the animal’s hemodynamic and hydration status must be monitored and treated accordingly. Hypovolemia and low colloid osmotic pressure are complications that may be associated with this therapy.

Honey Dressings:
Honey has also been used for wound dressings over the centuries. Honey’s beneficial effects are thought to be a result of hydrogen peroxide production from activity of the glucose oxidase enzyme. The low pH of honey also may accelerate healing. Honey used for wound healing must be unpasteurized, and the source of the honey appears to be a factor in its effectiveness. Manuka honey may be the best option for wound care. The contact layer wound dressings should be soaked in honey before application. The bandage should be changed daily or more frequently as needed.

Here’s the link to the page
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/emergency_medicine_and_critical_care/wound_management/initial_wound_management.html

Your welcome

I’m so sorry
My thoughts are still with you guys. ((((((Grimm))))))

I am so sorry
thoughts and prayers being sent your way >>>>>>healing for Grimm>>>>>>>>strength for you.

My thoughts are with you.
(((((Grimm)))))

Poor Grimm. Sending tons of vibes for you both, please let us know what the vet says.

Hang in there Grimm, you can do this!

Oh, Grimm! You can do this, fight through this silly infection!

You are both in my thoughts. Please update when you are able and up to it.

Im sorry…..Thinking of you both. ((((Grimm))))))

Oh QPDoll I am in tears reading this… thank you for the update at such a hard time.
I am truly so so very sorry. We all believed in him here and you gave him the best go at having a good life.
You are doing the right thing. Grimm will be at peace, infection free and binkying all over that stoopid darn rainbow !!
What a crap day

Oh my goodness. i have no words. this is the most horrible day. im so so so so sorry.

I am so sorry. You fought so hard for Grimm and I know he fought so hard too. You love and are loved by a wonderful bunny and you are giving him freedom from pain. My thoughts are with you both.

I’m so sorry about Grimm. He knows how much you love him and how much you have tried to help him since his injury, and I know that he loves you very much in return.

i usually cry a bit when people post on the rainbow bridge part of the forum, but here i am, bawling my eyes out. it feels like it was my bunny that died. i feel like i have met grimm. i can not imagine the pain you are going through. if you are planning on a new bunny, that could help. i am so so so sorry for your loss, my heart is heavy, and my eyes are puffy. i will never forget the pictues and videos you took of him on instagram. he was a beautiful bunny and im sorry he had to go this way, he will hop will all four of his legs on rainbow bridge.

binky free, grimm.

I am so sorry to hear this. I have been quietly following this thread and rooting for you and Grimm throughout this ordeal. It breaks my heart to read this news but it is clear you did absolutely everything humanly possible to help him. He knows he is loved, cared for, and appreciated. Nothing will make this easier but there is some comfort in knowing he will be hopping over the rainbow without any pain or suffering. My best to you and your family during this difficult time. <333.

I’m so sorry for Grimm’s prognosis, im sat here hoping that something changed since your last post and that he’s going to pull through.

Thinking of you x

I’m so sorry. You did everything you could for him.

Binky free, Grimm.

I’m so very sorry. Your beautiful Grimm.

Binky Free Grimm

Oh, QPDoll…
I realize that I don’t need to tell you this, but the world seems so unfair right now. To love and be loved so much, to fight so valiantly only to get knocked down again… to have to do something so harrowing because it’s the kindest thing you can do.
Grimm was your bun and I never met him, but my heart is breaking and like others on this thread, I’ve been sobbing since reading your post.
The fact that your sweet darling boy managed to touch so many is a testament to his bravery and charm, and he will be missed here in Kuwait.
((((((Binky free, Grimm.))))))

This is beyond sad. I have tears in my eyes   ((((((((((Binky free, Grimm, you amazing little fighter))))))))))

For Grimm…

“Parting”

I think I’ll sleep a while my friend
I feel so tired and empty
I’ll let the darkness take my paw
And won’t look back in envy

I think I’ll close my eyes my friend
And leave this world behind
I will not struggle, will not fight
I’ll make the journey blind

I hope you’ll let me go my friend
I feel your body tremble
And feel your kiss upon my nose
A ghost I am not able

to leave behind. And so my friend
I’ll take the memory with me
Across the endless sea of time
To where the stars burn brightly

Good god Q8 – you’ve set off a global flood warning with the BB members reading that and bawling their eyes out – it is beautiful.

So I must piggyback and add Moxie’s poem which has remained with me since reading it months ago :

When tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me
I’m right inside your heart.

Gets me each time….

I had to post it… I write to deal with stuff…

Did you write it ?

I feel depressed because if grimms death. I keep on falling apart. But atleast we can all visit him when we die.

Vienna: Yup…

Gosh, that’s quite good – you should write a book or something….

I’m so terribly sorry. You put tears in my eyes. I had so hoped for a positive outcome. Binky free little Gim.

We were really pulling for Grimm. I’m so sorry. I too was/still am crying reading this.

And Q8, that was lovely. No idea you were so talented.

I’ll soon to be 75 years old.  In my lifetime I’ve had three dogs, a cat  and three rabbits. For the dogs, the beagle and two basset hounds…each one was such a very loving companion. They were such good friends and loving animals. I’ve had a cat that was forced on me…didn’t like cats initially, but Annie Cat brainwashed me into loving her so very much.  She died at 19 1/2 years of kidney failure. Annie Cat was landed on me in Australia, and I shipped her back to the US to live with me and she lived for a very old age.  Here in the US, my wife’s daughter caught an abandoned rabbit in a city park.  The rabbit, Bunny, was probably a little less than a year old.  She lived to be approximately 11 1/2 years old as a house rabbit.  For each of my animals, I’ve had to confront the challenge of having them put down because of age problems.  The pain of putting them down is almost that I don’t want to have animals living with me, but the opposing thought is that they have been born and are alive, I should try to take care of them and make their lives comfortable and happy.  I now have two Flemish babies (well OK 11 months now, maybe the varmints are not babies! ) living with us.  They are free ranging house rabbits and they live a blessed life.I can’t keep from thinking that if I wasn’t taking care of them they would otherwise be living miserable lives in a cage somewhere.  

I share your feelings about loosing a pet.  I think that in the last waning moments of consciousness your rabbit felt very loved and  cherished.That was a great gift for your rabbit. 

My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today.
RIP Grimm.
Xxx

Q8bunny, that is beautiful and poignant.

Grimm has touched us all in such an extraordinary fashion, QPDoll. We are all thinking of you.

Binky free, brave wonderful Grimm.

Please accept my belated condolence. I am so very sorry. The bond that grows between you and an animal you are nursing is hard to explain and saying goodbye all the more heart wrenching, when so much energy has gone into their care in the previous weeks.
Grimm had us amazed with his resilience. How well he came through surgery and adjusting without his hind leg. Amazing bunny! Thank you for sharing about him. Please continue to do so if it helps you.

Losing him hurts so much. But he had a great life. And he died as loved as he lived, in my arms. I guess you can’t really ask for more.

So very true. I have no doubt Grimm knew how much he is loved. Thank YOU for loving him so well. xxx