Rosie is Badger's wifey and today had a dental. They also did a spine x-ray because she came to me with spinal damage many months ago and we wanted to see what was going on (back then she was not well enough to have a GA, so we waited until she needed one).
The x-ray showed up that her right kidney is very calcified.
When the vet did the examination of her yesterday (I took her to the vets because she has been quiet for a few days and thought her back had gotten worse but wanted her teeth checked just in case) the vet found pain on the right side of the abdomen. At the time we put it down to gut issues from the teeth, but now I wonder if its the kidney, because Rosie has still been eating like a horse and her poos are all good.
Rosie has been on Metacam since she arrived in November and I know this causes a risk to the kidneys. I asked about Tramadol but my vet has not used it in rabbits before, although she said she would look into it if I wanted. Are there any other pain medications that may help? I don't want her spaced out. If she is alive, then she is alive to enjoy life, not pass it in a drug induced haze.
Rosie is bonded with Badger and given we face losing Badger imminently, I need to try and not have anything hugely invasive done to Rosie until she is over that- unless obviously she really needs it.
Rosie is the biggest last chance bunny I have ever had here. The RSPCA gave up on her and their vet said PTS. Her adopter couldn't cope with her and told me if I couldn't take her she would be PTS. She's been here and improving and happy since November and is a remarkable remarkable bunny.
Whatever is best for her, I will do. I just know nothing about kidneys!
In a tick I'm going to read the health section, but just wanted to get this out here now.
Thanks in advance.
The x-ray showed up that her right kidney is very calcified.
When the vet did the examination of her yesterday (I took her to the vets because she has been quiet for a few days and thought her back had gotten worse but wanted her teeth checked just in case) the vet found pain on the right side of the abdomen. At the time we put it down to gut issues from the teeth, but now I wonder if its the kidney, because Rosie has still been eating like a horse and her poos are all good.
Rosie has been on Metacam since she arrived in November and I know this causes a risk to the kidneys. I asked about Tramadol but my vet has not used it in rabbits before, although she said she would look into it if I wanted. Are there any other pain medications that may help? I don't want her spaced out. If she is alive, then she is alive to enjoy life, not pass it in a drug induced haze.
Rosie is bonded with Badger and given we face losing Badger imminently, I need to try and not have anything hugely invasive done to Rosie until she is over that- unless obviously she really needs it.
Rosie is the biggest last chance bunny I have ever had here. The RSPCA gave up on her and their vet said PTS. Her adopter couldn't cope with her and told me if I couldn't take her she would be PTS. She's been here and improving and happy since November and is a remarkable remarkable bunny.
Whatever is best for her, I will do. I just know nothing about kidneys!
In a tick I'm going to read the health section, but just wanted to get this out here now.
Thanks in advance.