My Rabbits and Ramblings 2011 onwards

I am glad Jester is doing so well.

Thanks, Janet, Susan and Dave. Yes, Jester is back to his 'normal' self. However,, as I am off to the UK to visit my family and friends for a few weeks, Uncle Stan (Pet_Bunny) has the hard work of taking care of all 4 of my babies.

I shall be checking in to see what is happening on the Forum, and also to check that my bunnies haven't driven Stan insane .

Thank you sooo much, Stan. I know my babies are in good hands - it's you I worry about

Jan

Didn't Uncle Stan tried to bun nap your bunny's last time?

It's been a while since I updated, so I thought I'd do it now.

I'm having a few problems with Shadow. Like I said before, he was spraying everywhere, and it has become worse. A few weeks back I took him to my vet, who did blood and urine tests, which showed something was going on with his kidneys. She wondered if it was a bladder infection causing kidney concerns or his kidneys causing a bladder infection, so he was on Baytril for 2 weeks. Nothing improved, so we think he may be in the early stages of kidney failure .

He is constantly chasing Georgia, like an un-neutered male, and my vet wonders whether this is because he isn't feeling himself and is trying to 'prove' he's still in charge, or if toxins from the kidneys are causing some neuroligical problems. She is trying to find out if other vets have come across this, and is keeping me updated (my vet ROCKS)! Until then, Shadow is having Pedialyte, and I am keeping busy cleaning up after him. He has also lost weight, so he is getting extra food.

The other 3 are doing great. We put up our Xmas tree this weekend, and Shadow, Jester and Georgia have seen it before, so were only a little interested in it. Bonnie, however, was in awe. She was like a little kid, staring up at the lights, then binkying around the room, only to go and stare at the lights again. It was so cute to see her. I will have to get some photos of her snuggling with Jester - they are such a sweet couple

Jan

Awe, Jan, I am so sorry to hear that Shadow might be sick. Poor little guy... My heart goes out to you for all you might have to go through.

I'm not sure about him acting like an un-neutered male...:confused2: I do know that Luna became more brave and a bit more naughty with her kidney stones. During her last few weeks with me, she actually attacked my big boy cat!! :shock: She was always to quiet and avoided such things, but being sick really changed her. It's strange to say, but I'm glad she took the naughty/brave route near the end and didn't withdraw away from us.

Not sure if that helps at all. I hope the cleaning up after Shadow doesn't get you down. Give him a snuggle for me.

LOL about Bonnie doing binkies over the lights!! That must have been way too cute!! Wish I could have been there to see her silliness. :biggrin:

JAN I THINK WE NEED AN UPDATE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!



SUSAN, DAISY MAE, WINSTON & VEGA

LOL @ Susan

I know, i have hardly been around here for so long, just checking in on the occassional post, mostly due in fact, to Shadow.

He has ongoing problems, which means that I spend most of my time after looking after him or cleaning up after him (washing the bunny room floor several times a day and steam cleaning carpets every day). By the time I'm done I'm too worn out for much else.

We discovered that he has arthritis in his spine and hip, which makes him wobbly when he tries to groom himself. He is on pain meds twice a day (metacam and Gabapentin) and also has acupuncture, which he loves. He has 16 needles put down his spine, one in his forehead and one in his tail, and lays there for 20 minutes. I stay with him and the vet gives him some hay, and he is happy just to lay there and chill. It really works too, as he has twice lost the use of his back legs, yet after acupuncture can race around like a mad thing.

he is losing a lot of weight though . He can eat whenever and whatever he wants (within reason), and is having Critical Care to supplement his meals but is still losing. The vet did some blood tests to check his hormones. The only place that does this test on rabbits is in Tennessee, so the blood had to be shipped there. They showed that his Testosterone and Progesterone were all over the plavce, way higher than normal. It could be caused by a tumour on his adrenal gland or adrenal disease. We were going to do an ultrasound to find out but decided against it as the vet said it is a highly invasive operation, with a high mortality rate in mammals. Instead we are going to try him on a drug that is given to humans for prostate cancer, and is used in ferrets. She is researching the drug and dosage.

I have to say that my vets (Dr Steele and Dr Simmons) have been awesome. They have spent a lot of time researching online what could be causing the problems. Unfortunately, it is costing a lot (around $1500 in the past few months), but he is my boy, and I love him.

Luckily, the other 3 buns are doing great, and passed their vet checks with flying colours. In January, Jester and I appeared on the Edmonton Humane Society live 'Pawdcast'. Every month, they do a success story on an animal adoption, and Stan (Pet_Bunny) put my name forward. The interview went really well and Jester was very well behaved and didn't even get starstruck . I've enclosed the link if anyone wants to see it (we are on at 8 minutes and 50 seconds)[flash=425,344]http://www.youtube.com/v/CU9qgP_sD3o#yeg%20#yegpets&hl=en&fs=1[/flash]

So that's about it. I do have some new photos, but I will have to upload them later and post them then.

Thanks for asking, Susan

Jan

So sorry to hear aboutShadow not feeling well.... He does have a great mom and dad to take care of him, making him as comfortable as possible. Does the vet feel that his pee'ing everywhere was asign ofhis condition? Good to hear that the acupuncture helps ease some of his discomfort. Such a good boy for the doctors... I hope his new meds help.

Such a nice program that the Humane Society put together. I just finished watching the entire program, and really found it interesting with all of the stories. When was your segment taped? Had to be later morning or early afternoon during Jester's usual napping hours. He was such a good boy sitting for you! Really?!! Jester doesn't want his own star in Hollywood?!!! lol

Binky free, my beautiful boy :bigtears:

I love you and miss you. Wait for me at The Bridge

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=73881&forum_id=27&jump_to=953279#p953279

Goodbye, my sweet, gentle little Georgia :sad:






http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f34/goodbye-my-sweet-georgia-bun-73595/