Update today -
Anatole had some cecotropes in his box this morning, so I was hopeful that he was getting better.
He willingly took pain med, infant gas drops and water from a syringe. I gave him some Critical Care this morning, but had to wrap him up for that. It is very stressful for both of us!
He did not have any X-rays, which I assume is because he would need to be sedated for that and that could be very stressful? I've only had one bunny ever have X-rays and we've had lots of GI stasis here.
I haven't seen him lay down on his tummy at all today, only sitting (not meatloafed.) I've also seen him stretching his head upwards which I thought was because he's annoyed by the medicine and Critical Care mess on his chin that I can't fully clean for him. Now I read that it could be a sign of breathing issues. And now he's scanning his head very slowly from side to side.
We had an appointment at 4:00 today for fluids, but I was distraught to find out that the doctor had gone home so he only saw a vet tech. I have always liked this vet hospital, but I do feel abandoned. Our closest emergency options are 45 minutes (not great) and an hour and 20 minutes away (teaching hospital, but doesn't see exotic pets after 8:00 pm.)
Anatole is receiving fluids, enzymes, pain med, gas drops and Critical Care. Are there further treatment options? Do we just wait and see how he does?
Anatole had some cecotropes in his box this morning, so I was hopeful that he was getting better.
He willingly took pain med, infant gas drops and water from a syringe. I gave him some Critical Care this morning, but had to wrap him up for that. It is very stressful for both of us!
He did not have any X-rays, which I assume is because he would need to be sedated for that and that could be very stressful? I've only had one bunny ever have X-rays and we've had lots of GI stasis here.
I haven't seen him lay down on his tummy at all today, only sitting (not meatloafed.) I've also seen him stretching his head upwards which I thought was because he's annoyed by the medicine and Critical Care mess on his chin that I can't fully clean for him. Now I read that it could be a sign of breathing issues. And now he's scanning his head very slowly from side to side.
We had an appointment at 4:00 today for fluids, but I was distraught to find out that the doctor had gone home so he only saw a vet tech. I have always liked this vet hospital, but I do feel abandoned. Our closest emergency options are 45 minutes (not great) and an hour and 20 minutes away (teaching hospital, but doesn't see exotic pets after 8:00 pm.)
Anatole is receiving fluids, enzymes, pain med, gas drops and Critical Care. Are there further treatment options? Do we just wait and see how he does?
