Mushroom
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone!
I wanted to start a blog for Mushroom to help keep track of his progress. Mushroom was diagnosed with EC and GI Stasis on Sunday night and has been steadily improving since then. I have been keeping updates on him that have been sent to family members, so I will start the diary off with those.
Sunday Aug 4
Noticed Mushroom had been lying down a bit more this week but thought it was because it was a bit warmer or he was tired. However, in the morning on Sunday noticed that Mushroom had a bit of a limp in his left hind paw. Rabbit savvy emergency vet said it was probably a sprain, and to watch him for the next bit and bring him in if it gets worse. Throughout the day Mushroom preferred to lay down in a meatloaf position and was drinking water frantically and not pooping properly. Around 11:45 that evening, witnessed Mushroom having a 5 second seizure and rushed him to the emergency vet. He was qickly diagnosed with EC and GI Stasis and put on
Panacur - 0.2ml once daily for one month
Metacam - 0.2ml every 12 hours for one month
Ranitidine -0.08ml every 12 hours for 5-7 days
Simethicone - 1ml every 8 hours for as long as needed
Monday Aug 5
Mushroom had a rough night last night - 8 seizures in 7 hours. Poor little guy hasn't lost his appetite so I am taking that as a good sign. He will only sleep on my belly, is scared of being left alone in his soft carrier. He will eat parsley and a little bit of hay from my hand. Hard to syringe him water but got about 20 mls in by the end of the day. He has some painful stomach cramps throughout the day, but tummy massages have helped.
Monday evening Aug 5
So far, so good. Mushroom's seizures have become less frequent and shorter in length. He is in a bit of pain from the GI Stasis but has shown some improvement. He is eating well and has powered through my saved up veggies from my and my grandma's gardens. He has lost a lot of mobility/stability though, and I am hoping this won't be permanent.
Tuesday Aug 6
It's looking up. Mushroom has not had a seizure since yesterday at 1:10PM and it only lasted 1 second! Still having tummy cramps that cause him to look agitated and grind his teeth. He appreciates the massages and tummy cuddles and will make sure I get my fair share of kisses when I am holding him. Trying to get critical care in him but it is hard - he hates the taste.
Tuesday evening Aug 6
too tired for a full update! but wanted to let everyone know mushroom is doing better and getting stronger I think. today has been up and down but the last few hours have been really positive. he seems to have regained a lot of strength and has been eating and doing a bit of drinking on his own! no seizures for 34 hours now! I did a lot of research on EC today and feel like the next month+ might be full of ups and downs.
That brings us to today:
Wednesday Aug 7
Wanted to let everyone know this morning was like witnessing a miracle.. Mushroom drank from his water bowl for the first time since the seizures started, ate all of his hay and greens, and ate his pellets for the first time since Sunday!! I took a video before his meds (they make him sleepy and wobbly) to show how much better his mobility has gotten just overnight! What you see in this video is the first time Mushroom has acted like this in 4 days!! I am so proud of him! in 55 minutes it'll be 48 hours since his last seizure. He's made a full turnaround and I am praying he keeps going in this direction!!
I wanted to start a blog for Mushroom to help keep track of his progress. Mushroom was diagnosed with EC and GI Stasis on Sunday night and has been steadily improving since then. I have been keeping updates on him that have been sent to family members, so I will start the diary off with those.
Sunday Aug 4
Noticed Mushroom had been lying down a bit more this week but thought it was because it was a bit warmer or he was tired. However, in the morning on Sunday noticed that Mushroom had a bit of a limp in his left hind paw. Rabbit savvy emergency vet said it was probably a sprain, and to watch him for the next bit and bring him in if it gets worse. Throughout the day Mushroom preferred to lay down in a meatloaf position and was drinking water frantically and not pooping properly. Around 11:45 that evening, witnessed Mushroom having a 5 second seizure and rushed him to the emergency vet. He was qickly diagnosed with EC and GI Stasis and put on
Panacur - 0.2ml once daily for one month
Metacam - 0.2ml every 12 hours for one month
Ranitidine -0.08ml every 12 hours for 5-7 days
Simethicone - 1ml every 8 hours for as long as needed
Monday Aug 5
Mushroom had a rough night last night - 8 seizures in 7 hours. Poor little guy hasn't lost his appetite so I am taking that as a good sign. He will only sleep on my belly, is scared of being left alone in his soft carrier. He will eat parsley and a little bit of hay from my hand. Hard to syringe him water but got about 20 mls in by the end of the day. He has some painful stomach cramps throughout the day, but tummy massages have helped.
Monday evening Aug 5
So far, so good. Mushroom's seizures have become less frequent and shorter in length. He is in a bit of pain from the GI Stasis but has shown some improvement. He is eating well and has powered through my saved up veggies from my and my grandma's gardens. He has lost a lot of mobility/stability though, and I am hoping this won't be permanent.
Tuesday Aug 6
It's looking up. Mushroom has not had a seizure since yesterday at 1:10PM and it only lasted 1 second! Still having tummy cramps that cause him to look agitated and grind his teeth. He appreciates the massages and tummy cuddles and will make sure I get my fair share of kisses when I am holding him. Trying to get critical care in him but it is hard - he hates the taste.
Tuesday evening Aug 6
too tired for a full update! but wanted to let everyone know mushroom is doing better and getting stronger I think. today has been up and down but the last few hours have been really positive. he seems to have regained a lot of strength and has been eating and doing a bit of drinking on his own! no seizures for 34 hours now! I did a lot of research on EC today and feel like the next month+ might be full of ups and downs.
That brings us to today:
Wednesday Aug 7
Wanted to let everyone know this morning was like witnessing a miracle.. Mushroom drank from his water bowl for the first time since the seizures started, ate all of his hay and greens, and ate his pellets for the first time since Sunday!! I took a video before his meds (they make him sleepy and wobbly) to show how much better his mobility has gotten just overnight! What you see in this video is the first time Mushroom has acted like this in 4 days!! I am so proud of him! in 55 minutes it'll be 48 hours since his last seizure. He's made a full turnaround and I am praying he keeps going in this direction!!
Looks like he's starting to make a great recovery. I hope it continues to go well 
