Bunnylova4eva
Well-Known Member
Today my 8 yr old Mini Rex Taffy was diagnosed with what we think is Thymoma. I've seen a lot in bunnies, but never have had one with this. I've done a lot of reading and spoke with the vet some. He's recommending Metacam for her right now, to see if that helps. Over the last 1-2 months, we've noticed Taffy breathing louder. I thought there it was just snoring, because I especially noticed it when she was resting. Last night, I was doing some pictures of her, and as soon as she was picked up, I noticed harsh breathing sounds and her struggling. Activity and eating are good, but she does seem to have a harder time, the more active she is. There has been no oculo-nasal discharge noted, nor sneezing or other respiratory signs. One the radiographs, the doctor could see what appears to be a mass, raising the trachea up, partially obstructing the airway.
So, all that to ask, does anyone have experience with this? What have you done to treat your buns with this, or to at least give them palliative care?
Currently Taffy's receiving Metacam1.5mg/ml- 0.4mls BID (for the next few days at least), then we'll re-assess and go from there. For supplements, I'm giving her Healx Booster in her food, and will be getting the Oxbow Immune Support.
At her age and how she's doing, I don't feel its a good idea to take her to surgery; it's a risky surgery and likely she wouldn't make it through/recover. Radiation is mostly out in my mind, again, due to risk with anesthetizing her each time. Also, from what I've read, the growth often will often grow again a short time after radiation.
This doesn't mean I'm completely opposed to these options-just trying to figure what our options are and what risks/benefits would be involved with each. We're starting Metacam today- has anyone seen this provide their rabbit with noticeable relief? I've also heard about using Prednisone to reduce/control inflammation-does anyone have experience with this, or know if that's a viable option?
So, all that to ask, does anyone have experience with this? What have you done to treat your buns with this, or to at least give them palliative care?
Currently Taffy's receiving Metacam1.5mg/ml- 0.4mls BID (for the next few days at least), then we'll re-assess and go from there. For supplements, I'm giving her Healx Booster in her food, and will be getting the Oxbow Immune Support.
At her age and how she's doing, I don't feel its a good idea to take her to surgery; it's a risky surgery and likely she wouldn't make it through/recover. Radiation is mostly out in my mind, again, due to risk with anesthetizing her each time. Also, from what I've read, the growth often will often grow again a short time after radiation.
This doesn't mean I'm completely opposed to these options-just trying to figure what our options are and what risks/benefits would be involved with each. We're starting Metacam today- has anyone seen this provide their rabbit with noticeable relief? I've also heard about using Prednisone to reduce/control inflammation-does anyone have experience with this, or know if that's a viable option?