Is my bunny terminal???

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This topic has 13sd replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 10 months ago by Meatloaf N Bunnito.

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- 06/12/2014 at 11:23 PM
  Chryste
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  My Bunny (his name) got sick last week. He stopped eating and hopping. I took him to the vet immediately. The vet is the best exotic vet I’ve ever met! First he is hydrated and given oxbow for syringe feeding along with metacam. Bunny appears to get better and then suddenly gets the head tilt and begins flipping around 6 nights later. The vet says that it’s unlikely that it’s EC because it appears he also has GI problems, shaking, and his bones are protruding (even though he hasn’t lost any weight). We agreed to try to treat for EC as long as he didn’t appear to be in distress. There has been no teeth grinding or grunting. He just looks so miserable and half alive. He still eats the oxbow when fed to him and poops/pees well. Can someone who has seen this tell me what they’ve experienced with a bunny getting better from EC? I know it can take up to a month to see healing but like I said, it’s day 2 of treatment and I am very worried he won’t make it. He’s been my friend for a full 2 years and I can’t imagine being without him. He’s a 2.6 lb mini lop. Any advice would be great. Thank you for reading…
- 06/13/2014 at 7:36 AM
  Roberta
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  Vibes for you and Bunny…. Hang in there and keep up the meds… I really haven’t had experience with EC and head tilt so I am hoping some of the other members that have will see your post and chip in… I will comment regularly to try to keep it bumped up to the top of the threads.
- 06/13/2014 at 8:03 AM
  Sarita
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  I think it’s hard for anyone to say your rabbit is terminal – like you’ve mentioned it’s only day 2 of treatment so you really must give the treatment time to work. Many rabbits live with EC – most rabbits are carriers of this and don’t exhibit any symptoms.
  
  Vibes to your rabbit.
- 06/13/2014 at 9:39 AM
  Chryste
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  Thank you for the vibes. Bunny passed away this morning at 4am. My heart is broken but at least he is not in any pain.
- 06/13/2014 at 10:31 AM
  Sarita
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  So sorry for your loss.
- 06/13/2014 at 3:29 PM
  tobyluv
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  I’m sorry about the loss of your sweet Bunny.
- 06/13/2014 at 8:22 PM
  Roberta
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  Binky Free Bunny, You were loved and cherished.
- 06/13/2014 at 10:40 PM
  MK
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  I’m so sorry. It hurts to lose pets suddenly like that, Binky free Bunny!
- 06/13/2014 at 11:59 PM
  robyn and 'tipps'
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  I’m sorry for your loss of your friend.. Clearly you loved him dearly. He will stay in your heart. Very sad to read this.
- 06/14/2014 at 12:03 PM
  Chryste
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  Thank you all. I love this community. You all are so sweet. When my heart is ready, I will get a bonded pair. I will be back! Binky free Bunny!
- 06/15/2014 at 1:47 AM
  LongEaredLions
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  I was so sad when I checked this thread to find Bunny had passed.
  Binky Free sweet Bunny, you were truly loved.
- 06/15/2014 at 6:54 AM
  Beka27
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  I’m so so sorry. This is heartbreaking.
  
  Take your time and heal. When you are ready, you will make a very lucky bun or buns a wonderful mommy.
  
  Binky free, bunny…
- 06/15/2014 at 8:58 AM
  LittlePuffyTail
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  I’m so very sorry….. It’s very obvious your bunny was very loved. May your heart find comfort in the memories you created together.
  
  (((((Binky Free Bunny))))
  
  We would love for you to stick around, even if you don’t currently have a bunny.
- 06/18/2014 at 3:54 AM
  Meatloaf N Bunnito
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  =( Oh no! Poor Bunny… May Bunny binky free in fields of yummy veggies and fruit!
  
  Once you have taken time to let your heart mend and take on new buns we’ll be here waiting! =]
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