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how do i know when its time to let her go ?

i think she is experiencing negative side effects from the penicillin, she barely wants to eat only cheez its, blue berries , bananas, and thats pretty much it.

i have a visit w/ vet today to test for if shes indeed anemic and if she is not, they will prescribe fenbendazole. poor girl

I’m glad she’s eating a bit more! I would keep up the critical care, especially if she’s eating it willingly (my senior hated critical care but loved Emeraid!). I’m sure you’ll get a better idea of where she’s at once she’s done with her antibiotics.

She was a rescue so we don’t know her exact age but we estimate she’s around 9. Based on the imaging done most of her arthritis seems to be around her hind end. I have Oxbow Critical Care so I’ve been giving her some of that. She’s eating more hay now so I’m not as worried but I’ve been in contact with my vet regardless. I’m going to ask her if…[Read more]

I’m sorry for your loss.

I haven’t witnessed that behavior. When my Snöa’s husbun passed she just seemed so very puzzled and subdued, but we were at the vet so the whole situation was abnormal. Then she was withdrawn for a few days. We spent extra time with her and made sure she ate.

Binky free, Mila

I hope Harry bun will be ok.

I agree. Baytril can cause symptoms to improve when a bunny is suffering from EC. The symptoms return once the Baytril is stopped. They aren’t sure why, but it seems to have a therapeutic effect. But it does not treat EC or send it into remission like fenbendazole does. I do find it odd that your vet is suggesting euthanasia after they were…[Read more]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure Harry knew that Mila was sick and understood that she had passed. I think they often will distance themselves in the final moments as an adaptation to avoid predators (in the wild, being near a poorly rabbit would put you at higher risk yourself). I haven’t witnessed that exact behavior but rabbits are known to…[Read more]

Awwww that’s wonderful!

Dynamics in pairs are really different that trios, and you are right that the circumstances have changed. Fingers crossed it keeps going well!

I’m sorry, that’s really frustrating. I know that fenbendazole can cause bone marrow suppression, but I’m not sure if that’s the case for albendazole.

If she still has lust for life, then I’m also surprised that the vet would suggest euthanasia (especially when they were also pushing you to do an expensive scan!).

Penicillin can be hard on buns…[Read more]

hi we paid for tests a few days ago that were sent out, results came back today, and the vet says her red blood cell count is low, NOW they want to do another test in house to make sure its actually correct and to stop the EC meds. what is going on?! seems like this never ends. she keeps mentioning euthanasia but i dont see how thats ok…[Read more]

Is there a different way I could help?

I usually wait until there have been 48 hours without any incidents to leave them unsupervised together (especially if I’ll be leaving the house). You can always separate them during the day while you’re gone if you are unsure!
It sounds like you have a good amount of time left to supervise them though, so I think you will probably feel more…[Read more]

How old is she? Arthritis can be in the jaw as well, which can reduce hay eating, or the antibiotics could be reducing her appetite. With my senior it helped to offer him oat hay in little piles near where he rested, but eventually even that wasn’t quite enough. If her hay consumption is really down then you may need to start supplemental feeding…[Read more]