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Sounds like a good plan! Perhaps the rescue or vet can show you their techniques as well. It really can be about figuring out what works best for your bun, your method of nail trimming sounds like what I used to have to do with one of my rainbow bridge buns, he was a feisty one!

Have you tried Emeraid (the Herbivore Sustain formula)? It’s a recovery food like Critical Care, but my rabbits ALL LOVE it, even the ones that hated critical care.

I also agree that a “cheap” brand would be good to try as well.

You could also try offering her oat hay if you haven’t already.

Pneumonia in various forms is supposedly a cause, based on some googling. I don’t see symptoms though.

My little one was found with fluid in heart and lung due to bacteria; this was only found during autopsy and not in imaging or exam while he was alive. So, I can’t tell you anything about supporting life as we were treating other stuff.

If there is little time left and they are willing to, I’d ask for extra strong pain meds. I had some for other…[Read more]

Congestive heart failure is not unheard of in rabbits. It isn’t very common though. Something like that can definitely lead to fluid building around the lungs.

I’m not aware of any infections that are known to cause fluid around the lungs. Of course, it can happen with just about any viral or bacterial infection, but it is secondary and also…[Read more]

Yes, it was Furosemide.  I actually suggested draining the fluid, but the vet is concerned it may send her into shock. I’m not as concerned. The vet also says with a fluid sample she may be able to tell for sure what it is, and if Furosemide does not provide relief, I will likely insist on draining for both reasons, unless I get other…[Read more]

If the vet did x-rays, then suspected tumors should be visible. However, it’s possible the fluid around the lung made it difficult to make out features. If your vet is having a hard time making a proper diagnosis, then it may be advisable to seek a second opinion.

Without more information, it seems your best bet would be to treat the symptoms…[Read more]

The tumor is more a hypothesis from her than anything. No confirmation of anything.

She didn’t suggest further tests. I will appreciate any guidance on dealing with her and this situation. For all I know it’s not related to cancer at all.

Yes, I would just stick with whatever works. If you find something she will eat, then keep getting it. You can always reduce the amount once she has gained enough weight. The reduced amount would then just be for maintenance.

Did the vet say what kind of tumor this is? Is it a thymoma? Or does she have cancer elsewhere (reproductive) and it metastasized to her lungs? It isn’t unheard of for fluid to build in the pleural cavity.

We are not vets, but we can share experiences with you that happened with our own bunnies. We need additional information though. There are…[Read more]

Actually, I did hesitate to post if I should try something like Kaytee LOL!

So I did ask the vet if she takes to young pellets, if I should remove them after she gains weight and the vet said no. It’s better to not have a rollercoaster weight so I get it. So then would I stick to Kaytee if it works? Perhaps try and see first before worrying.

She…[Read more]

I hate to say this… but have you tried “cheap” brands? Not the ones that have the junk in them. But Kaytee, for example, has plain pellets. If the intention is to fatter her up a bit, then I don’t think they brand of pellet is going to matter so much.

So I think they *might* be officially bonded now 🙂 I don’t want to jinx it! I’ll probably give it another 24-48 hours or so before I call it. Haven’t seen a nip in 2 days/48 hrs now I believe. Still not hanging out too much but improving!