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Need some serious BB vibes right now. I’m a very worried Bunny Mommy.
Yesterday, at breakfast, Olivia didn’t want to eat. She was showing gas symptoms but I wasn’t very worried because she does that once in a while, I give her a dose of simethicone and she perks right back up. She also had lots of poos during the night so I figured she was just a bit gasy. After 3 hourly doses of simethicone, lots of tummy rubs and a dose of metacam (I had some left from Bindi’s last tummy upset), she just kept getting worse. Early afternoon, I called the vet and thankfully my rabbit vet was in so she said to bring her right in.
She took an x-ray and gave her more pain meds. The X-ray revealed no blockage, a small amount of gas but a very distended tummy. Her tummy was huge on the X-ray. She said for unknown reasons, her tummy just hasn’t been moving along the way it should (which surprised me because of the normal amount of poos) and they would have to keep her on IV fluids, motility drugs and continue monitoring her stomach. She said it could take up to 48 hours and it’s good that I brought her in right away but it’s like a horse with colic, sometimes you can never tell the outcome (we’re both horse people so we know the dangers of that). I was so upset. I gave her lots of kisses before I left. One of my good friend is the vet tech so I know she is in good hands. I was not expecting her to have to stay. I cried all the way home.
Around 6:00 pm the vet called me at the end of her shift because she knew how worried I was. The good news is that Olivia passed two giant poops but they were hard and looked more like dog kibble than normal bunny poos. And she ate a bit of greens. That made me feel a lot better. Olivia is a tough cookie and I’m trying to remain positive. I’m really hoping I will get a call that she can come home today. If she has to stay again tonight, I will go visit her this afternoon. Maybe seeing Momma will cheer her up.
It was really hard because I’ve never had a bunny away for the night before. Whenever I walk in the bunny room I expect her to run out for treat begging.
The past week I did find it strange that Olivia hasn’t been as hyper as usual. Mostly, just sitting around during out-time.
Get Well Vibes for Olivia please!
It’s so very upsetting that these things can happen even with the super careful diet and wonderful care and attention my buns get. I was just at the vet on Friday with Bindi for crying out loud. Hoping the vet goes easy on the bill too since my hubby is on winter lay-off right now.
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Well, the Princess is home and acting like she was never sick at all. She ate a big bowl of greens last night and I went to let her out later in the evening, figuring she wouldn’t feel like coming out for play time, but when I opened her door she zoomed out of there faster than I’ve ever seen. Obviously, not impressed at being cooped up at the vets. You should have seen all the chinning that took place. The living room smelled like the boys. She put a stop to that.
She’s on a very strict diet for the next little while. No pellets or sweets like banana or dried fruit. Disapproving bunny ahead! I’m just so glad she’s okay.
My vet said “It’s just a great thing that you brought her in so early. That’s why it’s horrible to keep a bunny in a hutch or the garage, because the owner doesn’t see those gastro signs and then they get home from work and the bunny is passed away.”
The bill also wasn’t as bad as I expected. Everyone at the vet commented to me about how gorgeous she is. Most of the staff have never met Olivia since she’s usually so healthy.
Thanks again for all the vibes.
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So glad to hear she is doing better!
Yeah, Olivia! You show those boys who’s boss! 
I am actually surprised how quickly my bunnies forget about treats as long as crinkles never get heard again and I ‘m spending more time with them (even if it’s to medicate.)
Continued healing and healthy bunny vibes to the Diva Princess. (((((((Hugs))))))))) Funny how much she and Pip have in common too.
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poor Olivia! ((((VIBES)))) I hope she gets well and can come home soon.
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