My bunny Dax.

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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 08/03/2010 at 10:24 AM
  Zack Rayne
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  I didnt want to simply update the other thread cause this is more of a thank you. You guys were very helpful and at the least made me feel a little better. Dax was doing very well it seemed but this morning he wouldnt take his medicine and has only gotten worse. I thought he was gonna be ok but he isnt moving at all and has not touched water or food today.
  
  He had some poops on him so i got a warm rag and whiped him off then dryed him and let him lay on a dry blanket till I cleaned up his cage. I came over after I was done and pet him and when he hopped he flopped on his side and it was like he was trying to run. He then got up to his feet and has been still since.
  
  The only time he moved was when my wife while checking him over got too close to his butt. He dashed a few feet away from her but has been still since. I dont know enough to assume anything but im guessing its not good. Im pretty heartbroken. Is there anything I can do to make him comfortable incase hes dying? I feel terrible.
- 08/03/2010 at 10:29 AM
  Sarita
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  Zack, sometimes bunnies flop when they are content – do you think it could be that?
  
  On another note, how long since he’s eaten? Have you tried enticing him with any greens?
- 08/03/2010 at 10:48 AM
  Zack Rayne
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  Yeah I went out and picked the grass he likes, and he wont even sniff it. Plus he LOVES his medicine lol, this is the first time he didnt come burning all four tires off out to get it. He is huddled in a little box in his cage with his face buried between his paws and hasnt moved in hours. Hes still breathing but im worried. I knew it was a 50/50 chance of him making a full recovery. Im starting to think he has issues from birth and that I just bought him some time. I dont know.
- 08/03/2010 at 10:54 AM
  Sarita
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  Can you take him to the vet again? What is the medicine you are giving him?
  
  What did the vet say was wrong with him?
- 08/03/2010 at 11:10 AM
  Zack Rayne
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  I just called the vet. She said that what im discribing sounds like whatever he had damaged him on a neralogical level. I just checked on him again and he isnt responding to light or movement and hes laying on his side. …. I think hes gone. Poor little thing. All I can say is I tryed. Cryed my eyes out. Feel like I lost a kid.
- 08/03/2010 at 11:16 AM
  Sarita
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  Oh Zack. I’m so sorry. Hugs to you and your wife. You did alot for him in his very short life. He was lucky you cared so deeply.
- 08/03/2010 at 11:46 AM
  Zack Rayne
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  Yeah its official. Just checked him out. I found him a little box, made sure he fit it ok.
  
  Found him a nice place in the yard.
  
  Thanks guys and gals.
- 08/03/2010 at 11:50 AM
  Beka27
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  I’m sorry Zack. (((HUGS!))) That little bunny was so lucky to have had such a loving family, even for the short time he was here. No bunny could have asked for more. Who know why this happened, it may have just been an issue he was born with, but he is at peace now, and I know he’ll forever have a special place in your hearts.
  
  (((Binky Free Dax!)))
  
  I’m trying to recall if he was a from a breeder. If so, you may want to give them a head’s up. If other people have had similar things happen, there might be something going on there that they can address.
- 08/03/2010 at 11:51 AM
  LoveChaCha
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  Awww
  Binky free little one..
- 08/03/2010 at 11:55 AM
  kralspace
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  oh, I’m so sorry he didn’t make it, Zack, I know how bad it hurts to lose one like that. I will say a prayer for your bun and hugs to you and your wife. He sounds like he had a great life, no matter how long or short it was and was lucky to have you for bunny parents.
  
  (((binky free Dax))) and bunny hugs to you and your wife
- 08/03/2010 at 11:57 AM
  bunnyluvr
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  I’m so sorry for your loss. You were great bunny parents and loved him whole heartily and I know he felt that. Binky free sweet baby Dax!!
- 08/03/2010 at 12:02 PM
  Monkeybun
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  Binky Free little Dax!
  
  So sorry for your loss
- 08/03/2010 at 12:06 PM
  4Lily
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  So sorry for your loss, you tried everything & you are a good bunny parent! BINKY FREE FOREVER DAX!!!!!
- 08/03/2010 at 4:28 PM
  RabbitPam
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  I’m so sorry about Dax.
  He knew you both loved him very much and did your best to comfort him.
  Hugs.
- 08/03/2010 at 5:33 PM
  jerseygirl
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  I’m sorry to hear this. This little one was lucky to have you and your wife in his short life
  
  *Binky Free Dax*
- 08/03/2010 at 5:37 PM
  MissKris&Koji
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  Aww, I cried a little bit for him. I hope it was quick and painless for Dax, and send warm thoughts to you all.
- 08/03/2010 at 9:26 PM
  KatnipCrzy
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  I am so sorry to hear that Dax did not recover.
- 08/04/2010 at 7:26 AM
  jess&peter
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  I’m so sorry for your loss, Zack.
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