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I am sorry you don't have the full support of your folks regarding seeking out vet care. But at least they allowed you to make your decision and follow-through. I can only imagine that it must be tough to be fearful of something wrong with the animals you love and yet have to justify reasons for seeking help. I'm sure your folks have their reasons as well as they don't want to spend $$ just based on fear or what they may consider overly cautious (???) However, when it comes to rabbits, because they can go downhill so quickly, within 24 hours or less, it is good to have a vet check things over when something odd has happened. Jack had calcium issues, even had a stone, but most of the time he acted normally, however, by taking him in when something seemed a little off ended up saving his life and prevented him from severe suffering later on if it had continued on unnoticed. I've also been in situations where nothing was found and all went back to normal. It's not about waiting until a bunny is too sick and it's terribly obvious, it's about exactly what you did -- if there is something off, and it seems to continue (whether it be on and off), then for the sake of the bunny and your peace of mind, if it can be managed, then a vet visit is an important thing to do...especially with animals that have prey instincts and will hide their illness. You are the one that notices the subtle differences, and reads and has educated herself with many important facts, and so don't feel bad for making sure your animals are okay when you notice changes. It's important and it can be life saving-- even if every situation isn't serious. (We are not vets, so we can't jknow that about our own rabbits for sure) Many rabbit owners know all to well that it's the "waiting" until it's serious that makes it deadly. So be proud of yourself for doing well by your bunnies.
Posted By mocha200 on 01/13/2012 07:00 AM yeah. your right. thanks. Its just really hard when every time i tell my parents I want to go they say " why? there is no reason to go, she is fine." But i will just have to have more trust in myself which iis something i strughle with
Don't worry, my dad used to get so angry when my mom had to take one of the pets to the vet. Don't be too hard on yourself
Glad to hear that Lulu is feeling better!
Posted By mocha200 on 01/13/2012 08:41 PM You didn't feed pellets to Jack did you BB? I am wondering if I don't feed pellets if I should split their salad in half and give them half an the morning and half at night.
Yes, that is what I did. That did help. Also, I dont' know why this works but if they have hay left over hay in their bins, take it out, mix it up with the big bag of hay and put a fresh handful of hay in their bin. (and I know...it's the same hay!) For some reason that seems to always work with my bunnies. So that may entice them to fill up on hay as well. I think partly the reason that the new handful works is because a stronger fresh scent comes out of the bag, and also, they many times will eat their favorite types of pieces of hay first. and leave the rest for later nibbling.