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Bindi went in for what seemed like was going to be a routine dental (molar trim) Tuesday. I got a call from the vet there was a situation. There was a point so sharp it caused an ulcer under his tongue and it was so bad about 1/3 of his tongue had to be removed and stitched up. My heart totally dropped to hear this. She’s never seen this happen before and has been treating bunnies for many years. I feel just awful. He was not showing any signs of pain, reduced appetite or anything unusual that would have indicated how bad the situation was. He gets his teeth done 3-4 times a year and we were pretty much on schedule. He’s been at the vet ever since. I visited everyday and he seems in pretty good spirits. Eating (selectively) and quite active. The vet was surprised by how active he’s being. He hopped all around the visiting room like nothing was wrong. I’m bringing him home today but he’s going to need lots of TLC. We need to do Sub Q Fluids 2x daily as she’s concerned about his ability to drink properly.
My poor little teddy bear. He’s been through so much. But I know how tough he is. He’s come through so many health issues. You regulars here know all about it. He’s a trooper. If any bunny can get through this, it’s him.
Please send us lots of vibes and prayers.
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Oh LPT I’m so sorry darling Bindi has been having such troubles.
You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers for speedy healing and complete recovery from this latest ordeal. Poor smooshy bub, give him a huge cuddle from his Aunty Mary. (((((((((HUGS)))))))) I know he’s such a soldier but we can’t help but worry about him. So glad to hear he was up and about so soon after such major surgery. It’s about time for his almost-twin, Mimzy, to have his next dental too and I dread to do it.
Take care of yourselves and my love to all the family.
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Sounds like a good visit at the vet.
Will continue sending vibes that once the fluids are down he’ll get drinking again.
Good news on the ear and the stitches. Getting the mouth to heal is a dicey business because it stays wet in there, no real aeration to speak of.
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Posted By LittlePuffyTail on 1/30/2015 3:01 PM
Little Canadian Polar Bear, lol…..he does remind me of a polar bear. His nickname (one of them) is The Bear.He didn’t drink much at all but I know that he at least tried to drink last night because there was some pellet residue in his water dish this morning.
This is very good news!
More healing and drinking vibes for Bindi Bear! (love that nickname!)
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Thanks everyone.
Mimz- Not scary for me. We are used to these storms. 3 snowstorms in 1 week. Eager for winter to be over. I would have been super upset if the buns were home alone but Ricky was home and I knew Bindi would be well cared for. He does seem cleaner so I think he’s either learning how to wash and/or eat without making such a mess.
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Oh LPT, how beautiful is Everly in her wee gown!
What a special day. <3
We just came off about two weeks of deep cold and snowstorms here, so I’ve been under some stress with that, which is why I mentioned how scary it is when the weather turns. Glad to hear the buns were with Ricky, I kind of figured so since you didn’t mention him being with you.
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Bindi had another re-check last night. He’s lost weight. I need to monitor his weight weekly. I don’t understand how he is losing weight when he is eating the same.
His tongue is healed up really well. Vet says he may or may not be able to drink eventually on his own. She suggested a day I’m home to watch him, I skip a day of fluids and see if that entices him. Snow day today so I may do that.
I feel sad about my little guy. I don’t want him to have to get IV fluids every day. I just want him to be a normal bunny. And I feel bad, he tries so hard to clean himself. It’s hard for me to help him out because his fur is so super thick and long. But I’m thankful he’s such a trooper and still here with me.
LEL- Everly was a super unique name like 5 years ago when I thought of it! There was a special printout in the local newspaper where you could publish your 2014 baby’s picture and there were 3 Everly’s (including mine, but all spelled differently). I blame Channing Tatum. That’s what he named his baby and now it’s going to be like the “it” name. Jerk….
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Poor Bindi
What’s his food intake like now, LPT? Is he eliminating well? I found during Mimzy’s tilt he got very thin (to my eye anyway as I couldn’t weigh him, no scale here for that) but giving him pellets during his convalescence seemed to help. Of course if this is a food item that sparks Bindi’s ear infections that would probably be a no-no but even a small amount of the Oxbow pellets and herbs treats that BB sells was enough to keep Mimzy going and at least hold his weight until he was better able to eat.
I can imagine it is hard to know how to clean him. I sure wish Olivia were willing to help out here, nothing beats another bunny tongue to take up the work of one that isn’t working as well as it used to. Fiver would wash Mimzy’s eyes for him during the times I’d put them together last March (while I was sick in bed with a bad kidney) and other than yanking on some of Mimzy’s crusties and making him flinch a bit, he was a very gentle nurse to him and it was so sweet to watch. Keeping vibes and prayers going. Good luck with letting him try to drink on his own today. I can understand not wanting to keep giving sub q’s, it was hard enough for the short amount of time I had to do it with Mimzy. Once he gained enough sense of his surroundings again that he could squirm away it became impossible to do.
Thank God he was good about eating his greens, otherwise he would’ve been much worse off than he was. Come on Bindi Loo…let’s get drinking! <3 xx
ETA: I sympathize on the frequency of baby names…my daughter got a lot of smart aleck comments about hers all the way through school. (eyeroll)
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He’s doing okay. We skipped the fluids yesterday a.m. and I did see him drink after play time. He took a few sips and then washed his face. It was hard to tell how much he got in and how much dribbled out on his fur. By the evening, it didn’t look like he had drank any more so we decided to give him some fluids. I will try again in a few days, skipping again to see if he will drink. I’m not giving up! I know he can do it because he can eat his pellets even when they are pretty watery.
He’s honestly so good about the IV fluids. He really doesn’t seem to mind at all. He gets banana after.
So for now, just gonna keep trying to convince him to drink and monitor his weight once a week.
I will tell him you are all concerned and rooting for him to drink.
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I tried some pineapple this morning. And he did drink from the bowl twice but the amount hasn’t really gone down all day so I think that was it. He did have fluids this morning. So I know he CAN drink he just either doesn’t want to because it’s hard or uncomfortable or he doesn’t feel thirsty because of the fluids. I’m just scared to stop the fluids because I don’t want him having GI or other problems on top of all he’s been through. The vet was quite concerned that he doesn’t get dehydrated.
So I need some more vibes. I think he is depressed.
This past week, he’s just not acting himself when I let him out for run time. He’s not very interested in cuddles, which he loved so much before. He just wants to spend most of his time hiding behind the baby swing, either sitting or washing. Regular Bindi would spend most of his time flopped out on the floor and getting snuggles from me. I haven’t seen him flopped on the floor in weeks. I’m feeling really sad and concerned. -
Poor guy. I would have to agree with JR, the oat hay tops sound like a great idea if you can get ahold of some. If you feel comfortable, I have given bunnies a bit of alfalfa pellets/hay when they are not feeling well, they are a bit more fattening and usually get gobbled up.
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Thanks for being so concerned about my little guy, Mimz.
No change really. Except he lost another ounce.
I e-mailed the vet to ask what I can do to help him regain the weight. She suggested I up his veggies and pellets very gradually. And she thinks that perhaps the lack of water is to blame, at least partially so if he loses any more we have to up his fluids as well. And I have some oat hay tops on the way from the BB store. -
I’m not sure how sensitive Bindi’s stomach is, but I was given the suggestion to give Moxie some alfalfa hay/young rabbit pellets(because it’s an alfalfa hay base) to help Moxie gain weight, because she lost several ounces since her last vet visit. I was told to make sure she eats plenty of pellets, hay and greens.
I’m not sure if that helped or not, but just wanted to let you and Bindi know I’m still thinking of your guys and keeping up on this thread!
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Thank you, Moxie.
The reason Bindi gets such a small amount of pellets is because he used to get gas and tummy upsets quite often. Reducing his pellets helped. I’m currently upping his pellets very gradually. Vet also suggests I try to get him to eat some Critical Care. I very much doubt he will but I’m going to try. Never giving up on my little guy! I bought a carrot mango juice at the grocery store today and am going to try to get him to drink by putting some in his water.
Poor guy, though, I’m 99% sure he has ANOTHER ear infection. HIs right ear is pretty yucky smelling. Baytril Otic again. Ear Vibes please!
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He’s doing really well with his CC. He’s getting about 4 servings a day and he’s gobbling it right up. Such a good boy.
Tonight is his Sunday night weigh in so we will see if he’s gained anything. He has such long, thick fur that he’s having a hard time keeping his chin and chest area clean. He gets mad when I try to help him with a wet cloth and it really doesn’t help much anyways. I’m scared he gets sores from the moisture. I was thinking about clipping the fur in that area shorter. What do you think?
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He gained back an ounce.
I’m, unfortunately, pretty convinced that he can’t drink on his own. Or at least that he can’t keep the liquid in. Maybe it’s just that he needs practice but I gave him some juice in his water and watched him drink. It looks like he’s getting most of it in, but then I ran my hand under his chin and it was super wet.
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