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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 01/16/2019 at 9:57 AM
  Amanda
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  We noticed our rabbit had glassy eyes the other night as believe he is blind. Immediately we spoke to our vet and were told it was up to us whether or not to bring him in, because he’s 12, a stressed our bunny when traveling and probably wouldn’t survive surgery. We also noticed a mass in the penis/underside area near his tail. Again, we spoke to the vet. We believe these are going to be his final days, and would like to keep him home and comfortable but my question is how to make sure we ensure that to the best of our ability. We don’t want him in any pain and if we notice any symptoms, then we will regroup with the vet and do what we need to do. But if anyone has the best ways to keep him calm, comfortable and to recognize ANY signs of pain or discomfort, that would be helpful.
  
  Thank you.
- 01/16/2019 at 1:56 PM
  Bunny House
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  Is there a way the vet can do a house call and examine him at your house so he isn’t so stressed and so you can get an overall summary of his health?
  
  As far as keeping him calm, make sure to keep his housing the same, don’t change things around. Do daily body checks, so feel all around him and make note of anything hurts him and then make note if anything changes. Also, if he stops eating or pooping, of course contact the vet.
  
  Vets use a 3 word acronym to decide if the animal doesn’t have a good quality of life anymore but I can’t remember it.
  
  Just remember that you did a good job of getting him to 12 years old! That’s old for a bunny, but I’m glad he’s enjoying those years with you.
- 01/16/2019 at 4:01 PM
  Bam
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  I’m very sorry your bun is having these health issues. As Bunny House says, it would be great if the vet could make a house call.
  
  It’s always difficult to tell whether a bun is comfortable or not. Appetite is one thing to keep a close eye on. Social interaction is another. Buns in pain try to hide away. They may seek out new hiding places where they’ve never gone before.
  
  Weight should be monitored.
  
  If your bun is blind, his area should not be tampered with. Blind buns tend to do fine if they know where everything is.
  
  Here is some info designed to help pet owners decide when it’s time. It’s not rabbit-specific though.
  http://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/import/assets/pdf/hospital/companionAnimals/HonoringtheBond/HowDoIKnowWhen.pdf
  
  http://journeyspet.com/pet-quality-of-life-scale-calculator/
  
  12 years is wonderful and its proof that you are great bun owners ?
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