Sick again

[BolingbrookMom]

Our bun Shredder had become ill last Saturday evening and we made an emergency visit to the vet’s office.  After some checking we decided he had GI Stasis with no sounds he could hear in his stethoscope.  So long story short after a fluids shot, some critical care and 5 medications we were on our way home.  Shredder did get better Sunday night, he started running around and eating on his own.  He got better and better through the week although his poop was only the size of nerds and not peas, after 5 days which was recommended we stopped his medication.  As of last night his activity level was down again, then this morning he was back to no activity or response.  We called the vet who told us to resume the medications and critical care.  I’m just wondering if anyone how optimistic I can actually feel about him still being sick or being sick again.  Do bunnies generally pull through?  We’re supposed to go into the office first thing in the morning and have a scan or culture done to see what more we can find out.  Are there any suggestions on things to ask the doctor?  Some of my friends have mentioned giving him pineapple juice or a warm water bottle to lay next to, has anyone tried these?

 

I’m just so worried and love him so much to see him like this is awful.

[Beka27]

Oh no. I’m sorry he’s not feeling well again.

Did the vet check for a blockage last time?

You’re doing the right thing starting the meds again. Is there anything he will eat, any veggies that can offer hydration?

[BolingbrookMom]

They didn’t check for blockage because they said his stomach was not hard although it did become hard the second day but quickly got soft again.  They just think he got a bad bacteria that took over.  

He won’t eat anything so we’re force feeding the Oxbow critical care.  He does prefer a water dish as to a water bottle and since he’s been sick he lays with his front paws in the dish and keeps his head just above the water so he can drink whenever he needs to.  He’s actually started peeing everywhere but his potty which never has happened even when we first got him.  He whines when we pick him up and he’s not sniffing or acknowledging us just kind of tolerating it.  

Hoping he’ll make it through the night.

[BinkyBunny]

Oh, no, this does sound very serious at the moment! Check his gums (if they are not pink, and instead are grey, then that is sign he is going into shock and it’s an emergency) Do you have any emergency vets?

As far as your other questions –Gi problems are usually a symptom of something, not the main problem, and since there are so many things that can create gi issues, it is impossible for us to know the whys and how it will turn out. When the gi tract gets out of balance it can definitely be what the vet said and bacteria begins to take over causing all sorts of issues. I think every bunny owner has to deal with bunny gi issues at least once, and while most pull out of it with care, it is something to take seriously every time. I have had good endings and bad endings and each time I did the best I could. And sometimes the reason for it remains a mystery, but your vet is right to begin checking further.

I would make sure they check your bunny’s teeth (the back molars especially). Sometimes tooth issues or tooth root infections can cause this.

You and your bunny are in my thoughts this evening — sending healing vibes and hugs your way.

[LongEaredLions]

(((((Serious healing vibes)))))

[Beka27]

I didn’t see your update yesterday evening… Just seeing it now. Please update… I hope everything is alright.

[BolingbrookMom]

Unfortunately it is with a sad heart that I tell you Shredder did not make it through the night. He couldn’t even walk or hold himself up at the end, he fought so hard though. We took him to the vet this morning they will do a Necropsy and cremation, we chose an urn with the Rainbow Bridge on it. Although he was just a baby and we had only had him 6 months we loved him so very much and we’ll just have to see him there.

Thank you all for you help and guidance but I may not be on here often except to try to offer to others my very small insight and brief experience. I do not foresee us getting another bunny very soon. Until we are done with our grieving process or hopefully we can adopt one in need because we have so much love to give a bunny. This is all extremely hard but we know he’s no longer in so much pain

[Beka27]

I’m so sorry… 🙁

[Sarita]

Oh that’s so hard – I’m sorry :~(

[Beka27]

I’m not sure if you’re still reading Boling, but definitely take your time. It’s so heartbreaking when you lose a baby, especially so young. If and when the time is right, you will find a very special bun who needs you. Moving on and giving your love to a new bun is one of the best ways to memorialize Shredder. He’ll live on forever in your heart…

(One of us will move this thread to the Rainbow Bridge section within the next day or so…)

[Beka27]

Boling has started a rainbow bridge thread in the other section. I am going to lock this thread. Everyone can go to her other thread to offer their condolences.

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