BEAUKEZRA
Well-Known Member
Some of you may remember Charlie the rabbit I rescued from horrible conditions a few months back and he went to his forever home with a co-worker of mine. First of all Charlie is a girl so never trust me with sexing a rabbit.
Anyway, SHE developed a large very smellymass on the side of her face so my friend took her to the vet and she has a massive infection. Some of her teeth are rotting and some are growing into the roof and sides of her mouth. Puss was coming out of her gums and her jaw is pretty messed up. The vet said it was the malnutrition and lack of carebefore I took herthat caused this. My friend opted to have immediate surgery to get rid of the mass and at least give her a fighting chance. The vet had to scoop out so much cottage cheese looking stuff from the side of her face and shaved down some teeth. If she pulls through and gets a little stronger then they will be removing her back molars as well. She is home now and is on antibiotics and pain meds. The vet didn't want to give her false hope and said the prognosis is not very good. Charlie was eating on her own a little while ago so I think that's a good sign. I know the vet is good because it's the one the Gainesville Rabbit Rescue uses and recommends. This didn't have to happen if she was properly cared for and given food (her cage mate starved to death for those that didn't know).
Please keep Charlie in your thoughts. I really hope she pulls through. She deserves a wonderful life and my friend gives her so much love and attention. Stay strong Charlie!
Anyway, SHE developed a large very smellymass on the side of her face so my friend took her to the vet and she has a massive infection. Some of her teeth are rotting and some are growing into the roof and sides of her mouth. Puss was coming out of her gums and her jaw is pretty messed up. The vet said it was the malnutrition and lack of carebefore I took herthat caused this. My friend opted to have immediate surgery to get rid of the mass and at least give her a fighting chance. The vet had to scoop out so much cottage cheese looking stuff from the side of her face and shaved down some teeth. If she pulls through and gets a little stronger then they will be removing her back molars as well. She is home now and is on antibiotics and pain meds. The vet didn't want to give her false hope and said the prognosis is not very good. Charlie was eating on her own a little while ago so I think that's a good sign. I know the vet is good because it's the one the Gainesville Rabbit Rescue uses and recommends. This didn't have to happen if she was properly cared for and given food (her cage mate starved to death for those that didn't know).
Please keep Charlie in your thoughts. I really hope she pulls through. She deserves a wonderful life and my friend gives her so much love and attention. Stay strong Charlie!