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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Help! my Mackie’s not doing so well

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    • mackiesmum
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        My bunny Mackie (2 years old) recently had his front left leg go “dead”, we took him to the vet and vet said he had caught his leg on something and damaged the nerves (bunny usually runs freely around our enclosed yard) the leg didn’t seem to faze him much, he was still running around and eating normally, only he would use the left front leg every second step or so (by reflex, theres no sensation for him) but last week he started going down hill, falling over every once in a while, then two days ago he collapsed and couldn’t get up by himself, we rushed him to the vet but he said there was nothing they could do at that stage, that we should just keep him inside where we could keep an eye on him.

        But yesterday afternoon my son said he had had a seizure while he was holding him, then he said he saw him have another one about an hour later. I didn’t quite believe it was a seizure, thinking maybe he was just trying to sit up by himself and him son just saw him struggling, but then this morning he had one while i was petting him, and now every time he falls over, when i sit him back up his head keeps flicking.

        He’s still eating and drinking (and weeing and pooping) but we have to bring the food and water right up to him mouth before he even tries to eat.

        Could he have had a stroke? do rabbits even have strokes like humans do?  He’s seen the vet 3 times in the last two weeks, but he’s just going down hill


      • JackRabbit
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          I’m so sorry. I don’t have any advice, but sending vibes for Mackie. {{{{{{Mackie}}}}}}


        • Hazel
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            So sorry to hear about your poor bun. There are a lot of things that could be the cause of this, he might have gotten injured outside or picked something up that’s making him ill. It doesn’t sound like the vet knows what’s wrong with him, did they give you no diagnosis at all? I think you should find a different vet and get a second opinion, and fast. Rabbits go downhill quickly and Mackie seems to be in very bad shape already. I’m sorry I can’t help more, but you really need a proper diagnosis before we could try to give advice. Sending lots of healing vibes to poor Mackie.


          • Kokaneeandkahlua
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              I’m so sorry to hear!

              in the meantime you can help him by keeping him dry and comfortable. I am thinking he’s likely incontinent, so pick up some puppy pee pads to keep under him. You can also top those with towels or faux sheepskin -they’ll help keep him dry and be comfy.
              If he’s not eating well you can syringe feed critical care-available at the vet clinic.

              I would start phoning around to find another vet. From what you wrote you don’t have a diagnosis or prognosis-important to help you make the decision on what you should do, and what to watch for. In my view unacceptable. So try to find another vet, better still one who will consult with a specialist as this sounds like a very special case.

              Please keep us posted!


            • mackiesmum
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                update: mackie’s now on antibiotics for 5 days, however the vet said if there’s no improvement within 48hrs he doesn’t think theres much they can do since he’s already losing muscle tone from being unable to move himself around (i’ve been doing physio on him 3-4 times a day) fingers crossed he’s looking alittle bit better in the morning.
                In the mean time he’s snug inside, and i’ve lined his enclosure with cloth nappies (old fashioned ones) so i can change them as often as needed.

                We just had both of our cats pass away within the last three months (one was hit by a car, then his big brother got a blocked bladder, the bladder was just attacking itself :{ and had to be put down to save him further pain) and i don’t think i could handle losing Mackie too!


              • mackiesmum
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                  update #2: we just finished day 5 of the antibiotics, still no change in his mobility, i got hopeful two days ago because he pushed himself along the ground for around 2 feet (while lying on his side) but since then he still hasn’t been able to left his torso up or balance himself when i sit him up (he just flops over unless i prop him up using rolled up towels) the only thing healthy about him is his appetite, he still inhales kale if you put it infront of him and is also enjoying a treat of pineapple now and then along with his usual diet. Getting him to drink is abit of a mission, we’ve now resorted to using a syringe to make sure he doesn’t get dehydrated.


                • robyn and 'tipps'
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                    So, so sorry to read about Mackie’s health issues… and he is so young! Positive vibes to you (((both))) in this situation. (((Mackie))) Please get better. Keep us informed please. Best wishes.


                  • LittlePuffyTail
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                      Also sending along some (((((Get Better Vibes))))). Poor little bun.


                    • Bam
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                        (((((Mackie)))))


                      • robyn and 'tipps'
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                          How’s Mackie? (((Mackie)))

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