My bunny died on Wednesday of bloat

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- 01/22/2018 at 10:52 AM
  Flakie
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  My wonderful bunny was nearly 10 and has had GI stasis for over a year since his brother died a year ago. He was on 2 different motility drugs and was doing well.
  
  We had noticed his eye was always wet so took him to the vet on the Monday and he got eye drops and anti inflammatory and steroid injection.
  
  We were to take him back a week later and just before I put him in his case to go as he was playing with his blanket he didn’t look right. Vet said he had gas and gave him another injection and bring back next day if not ok.
  
  Next day at 4,30pm we took him back as he was still not right and he got another steroid injection and has also been taking another Gi drug too.
  
  That evening about after midnight he didn’t want his meds or food so called emergency vet which went to answer machine twice (we had called the wrong number in our panic).
  
  I lay down bedside him and he was up at 4am had a run round and stopped so put him back in. When I woke only 2 hrs later he was on his side ears down. We called emergency vet (correct number) who took ages to come due to snow by that time he was convulsing. He was eventually put to sleep.
  
  I am so guilty we never got to the vet beforehand and that he must have died in pain.
  
  We loved him so much and we have let him down in his final hours. I can’t stop crying over him and what if I had never taken him to the vet with his eye he might still be here with us.
  
  Racked with guilt that he suffered in his last hours I’m so devastated.
- 01/22/2018 at 7:04 PM
  Luna
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  I’m so sorry about your bun. It sounds like you got him plenty of medical attention, and I don’t think taking him to the vet to check his eye was anything bad. Also, as I understand it, bloat is almost always fatal. You sound like you really love him, so please don’t feel like you could’ve done anything more.
  
  Binky free Flakie
- 01/23/2018 at 8:50 AM
  Flakie
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  Thanks for your kind words. It’s been nearly 7 days since his passing and I still cry.
  
  I accept he was old it’s the horrible way he died that’s upsetting me a lot. He was such an amazing bunny and I need to try and think of of all the love we gave him and he gave us rather than his final moments.
  
  This morning there was a lovely rainbow he has crossed the bridge
- 01/23/2018 at 10:35 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Binky free Flakie
  
  You were with him, bedside, and your presence as a caring owner must have really made the journey to the other side feel more safe. You showed proper veterinary judgment and gave him both emotional love, as well as medical attention/love.
  
  Try not to dwell on what you “could” have done; Flakie would probably want you back to your binky-ing self. He’s passed the rainbow bridge, but most certainly has hung on to loving memories with you, and that’s what’s going to continually keep you two together. Best wishes.
  
  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.
- 01/23/2018 at 10:55 AM
  Flakie
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  What lovely kind words. Yes I was with him in the end at my bedside beside him. He was as I called him “ the love of his mums life” and I have recent videos of him playing with his blanket. I wish he could have passed over pain free.
  
  I hope he remembers me over the rainbow bridge ❤️❤️ My heart is broken
- 01/27/2018 at 10:24 PM
  Gordo and Janice
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  I sorry to hear about your bunny. And I understand the “what ifs” and “could haves” and “should haves”. You loved him so and did your absolute best. As “Wick” said, * you showed proper veterinary judgement*. I will always wonder if I did something wrong, didn’t do something right, could have done something different or more with our little girl Icey before she passed. That may always be there to a degree. And I still miss her immensely. But I find myself smiling more than crying now (although sometimes one leads to the other). Time heals…
  
  That’s wonderful you kept him alive for almost 10 years. Wonderful feat in and of itself. That alone is a tribute to how good of a life you gave him. When you do everything you can for them out of love, you’ve basically done all you can do, and it was as right as it could be. The end is always tragic and painful regardless.
  
  Thoughts are with you.
  
  Binky free (((Flakie)))
- 01/28/2018 at 5:19 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  So sorry to hear this. It must be heartbreaking I think Wick is spot on – couldn’t have said it any better. Please feel free to post pictures and videos of him as a tribute. Would love to see him. Binky on little one xxx
- 01/28/2018 at 6:43 AM
  Flakie
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  Thank you everyone. Your lovely kind words do help with the pain.
  
  Ended up calling the vet for an explanation as to what could have happened and why. She explained that it could be that his tumour in his stomach that he had for years had moved and caused a blockage of his intestines causing the gas. She did say that he was probably unconscious in the later stages and that I saw it all as I was there nursing him most people wake to find them gone.
  
  I still go to sleep and wake with him on my mind constantly.
  
  I have loads of pictures and will post one of him he was a wonderful wee lad.
- 01/28/2018 at 10:15 AM
  Flakie
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  A picture of our wonderful Flakie
- 01/28/2018 at 11:22 AM
  Deleted User
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  I am sorry for your loss. His a very handsome boy!
  
  Please don’t feel bad, you should hold your head high that you gave this bunny such a wonderful chance in life. He reached 10 years old and that is an achievement on your part. I know only to well what its like loosing an old bunny that you had lived with for years. My Toby was 17 and his arthritis got him in the end. I cried and cried. I still have his ashes now.
  
  But I figured there is nothing else i could of asked from him. We all think “what if”, but the reality is it would have happened anyway….sooner or later. His life will help you love another needing rabbit again and the experience he gave you puts you in the small minority of people who care for their pets correctly. So be proud of yourself!
- 01/28/2018 at 11:35 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  Oh what a gorgeous boy he was. He looks so regal. And those ears <3
- 01/28/2018 at 12:31 PM
  Flakie
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  Thanks he was a very handsome boy I have videos of him playing in his chair with his blanket which he loved. Thanks everyone for your support it means a lot and is helping me through this sad time x
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