Sick bun. Any tips?

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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 01/15/2018 at 3:40 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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  My rabbit Lola started acting a little sluggish Friday night but was still eating, pooping, drinking, etc. Saturday when I woke up she was still about the same. I had to go to work and figured if she was still the same I would take her to the vet the next day. I got off work that night around 11:30 pm and she was even worse. Wouldn’t move, eat or drink and her eyes had gotten watery. Went online to look at the vets hours and I realized that the next day was Sunday and that they are closed, and that they are closed today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’m hoping she will hold out until tomorrow morning. Its the only semi rabbit savvy vet near me. She will only eat kale and I figured giving her a little bit of apple would help her get some fluids. Also gave her water through a syringe. Everyone once in a while she will hop clumsily from one side of the cage to the other. Shes been grinding her teeth a lot and doesn’t pick up her head so I’m sure she is in pain. Is there any pain medication or something that is safe for rabbits? I have baytril left over from when my other rabbit had an infection but its from May of last year. I really hope she makes it through the night. Its devastating seeing her this way
- 01/15/2018 at 8:53 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Maybe try tummy massages and simethicone? It could be gas and that could help relieve it.
  
  Be there to comfort her and sending good vibes!!!
  
  Keep monitoring and maybe just pop over to the vet once they open.
  
  I don’t know if Baytril would help if it’s not bacterial. It could upset her stomach as well. Make sure she keeps eating and stays hydrating. You’re doing well, stay strong!
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 01/16/2018 at 12:03 AM
  LBJ10
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  Hmm, not sure about the watery eyes. These don’t sound like the classic gas pain symptoms. You can certainly try some simethicone and tummy massages. If it is gas, then it might help. If it isn’t, then it probably won’t hurt anything. Don’t give the Baytril. Without knowing what the real problem is, it isn’t a good idea to give antibiotics. Plus it could upset her tummy even more. Metacam is safe to use as a pain med, but you need to purchase it from a vet.
- 01/16/2018 at 5:28 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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  Went to the vet and they gave meds. She is too weak to swallow now so I don’t think she will make it ?
- 01/16/2018 at 6:28 PM
  Luna
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  I’m sorry she isn’t doing well . Was the vet able to give sub-q fluids? Sending vibes ((((Lola))))
- 01/16/2018 at 7:21 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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  They gave her fluids in her back. She’s still the same. Tried giving her critical care and water by syringe but I don’t think she is swallowing. Just does this weird hiccup or gasp. I’m so sad that she has to go through this ? she’s only 4. Been snuggling for 5 hours now.
- 01/16/2018 at 8:37 PM
  LBJ10
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  Did the vet say what was wrong?
- 01/16/2018 at 8:54 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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  He wasn’t specific and since I was on the verge of tears the whole time I didn’t ask many questions. Said her being dehydrated sucked all the moisture from her stomach and turned it into a blob. He doesn’t seem super rabbit savvy but he’s the only small pet vet near me. Took my other rabbit to him twice when he was sick and he got better. Not sure what caused her to stop eating and drinking. She gets tons of hay and a small handful of pellets daily. Sometimes kale and very rarely I give her a dried cranberry as a treat.
- 01/16/2018 at 9:06 PM
  meridiian
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  Very sorry to read this. Is mysterious, but you’ve been given good advice above. Pull thru (((Lola))).
  
  Keep comforting her! Sending healing vibes. xxx
- 01/16/2018 at 9:08 PM
  LBJ10
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  Poor thing. What did the vet give you for meds?
- 01/16/2018 at 10:26 PM
  Luna
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  The watery eyes and not swallowing is puzzling. Has she pooped at all? Did the vet give her a gut motility drug? ((((Lola))))
- 01/16/2018 at 10:34 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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  She passed away in my arms. Thanks for the comments and help guys ?❤ I just wish I could’ve gotten her to a vet sooner. ?
- 01/16/2018 at 10:41 PM
  Luna
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  I’m so sorry BlissfulBunny.
  
  Binky free Lola
- 01/16/2018 at 10:53 PM
  LBJ10
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  Oh no, I’m so sorry.
- 01/16/2018 at 11:16 PM
  TheLittleBunns
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- 01/17/2018 at 5:55 AM
  Aaron
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  I am so sorry
  
  Binky Free Lola
- 01/17/2018 at 6:29 AM
  GarfyTheLop
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  Oh no I’m so sorry! What a gorgeous bun xxxx
- 01/17/2018 at 9:20 AM
  Sirius&Luna
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  What a beautiful girl. I’m so sorry you lost her <3
- 01/17/2018 at 11:43 AM
  Bam
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  She was beautiful! I’m so sorry for your loss.
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