DazyDaizee
Well-Known Member
Iggy
Mini lop
D.O.B. 7/23/09 (4 months old)
History: Mother of litter surrendered with 7 other buns to a local shelter. I fostered this litter, so I've had Iggs since the day he was born. Litter of 10. Several "runts" in the litter. For Iggy (and several other babies) I had to hold the mom and allow the babies to nurse because they weren't getting enough on their own. Iggy was also accidentally bit by his mom the day he was born. Minor injuries to his hind end. Another baby in the litter has an under-developed eye. They all seem healthy and haven't had any issues.
Currently:
Iggy went for his neuter on Thursday, November 19th. Everything went well, but I opted for pre-surgical bloodwork, which showed a very slight elevation in liver values (a point or a few points over normal). The vet wasn't too concerned, but said if we want to be safe we can recheck in a month so long as he's doing well.
Today, the 22nd, he seems a little off to me. Granted I'm normally not home to watch him all day, but he seemed less active than usual. His brother who was neutered at the same time seems perfectly normal, so I don't think it's due to the neuter itself (incision site looks great and they had 3 days of metacam).
I could be over-reacting.. but if Iggs is still seeming a little off tomorrow, I'm going to call and most likely bring him back to the vet. Just wondering if anyone has any input on what could cause problems with the liver in such a young rabbit. Any suggestions? He is eating well and stool seems normal, but he was definitely brighter earlier in the day than he is now.
Mini lop
D.O.B. 7/23/09 (4 months old)
History: Mother of litter surrendered with 7 other buns to a local shelter. I fostered this litter, so I've had Iggs since the day he was born. Litter of 10. Several "runts" in the litter. For Iggy (and several other babies) I had to hold the mom and allow the babies to nurse because they weren't getting enough on their own. Iggy was also accidentally bit by his mom the day he was born. Minor injuries to his hind end. Another baby in the litter has an under-developed eye. They all seem healthy and haven't had any issues.
Currently:
Iggy went for his neuter on Thursday, November 19th. Everything went well, but I opted for pre-surgical bloodwork, which showed a very slight elevation in liver values (a point or a few points over normal). The vet wasn't too concerned, but said if we want to be safe we can recheck in a month so long as he's doing well.
Today, the 22nd, he seems a little off to me. Granted I'm normally not home to watch him all day, but he seemed less active than usual. His brother who was neutered at the same time seems perfectly normal, so I don't think it's due to the neuter itself (incision site looks great and they had 3 days of metacam).
I could be over-reacting.. but if Iggs is still seeming a little off tomorrow, I'm going to call and most likely bring him back to the vet. Just wondering if anyone has any input on what could cause problems with the liver in such a young rabbit. Any suggestions? He is eating well and stool seems normal, but he was definitely brighter earlier in the day than he is now.