slavetoabunny
Well-Known Member
I just wanted to post an encouragement for all owners of elder-buns to get a regular wellness checkup. Sparky is 7 years old and I have been her mommy sinceshe was 4 months. Ibrought Sparky into the vet last Thursday because I suspected she had some arthritis because she was hopping funny and wouldn't stand up anymore for treats. The x-ray determined that she did have arthritis in her left rear leg, but that wasn't the beginning of her problems.
As part of her exam, the vet checked her teeth. The bad news was that the teeth on the left side of her mouth were rotten/loose and she had an enormous jaw abscess. The vet said that she has most likely been developing this for a year or more. I had no clue! My chubby girl hasn't dropped a single ounce in weight and she has always been a great eater. Rabbits are so good about hiding their problems.
Sparky had all of the molars on the left side extracted and the abscess cleaned out on Friday. She finally got to come home yesterday with a huge incision that was stapled shut yesterday. Very Frankenstein-ish! The vet implanted antibiotic beads in her jaw and I am syringing 4 different meds and Critical Care every day. I am going to ask about bicillin therapy when she has her re-check on Friday.
When I bring Sparky in for her re-check on Friday,I am also going to have a wellness check for Scooter since she is 7 years old also. My point is.....if you have an older bunny, it would pay to have them checked out at least once a year!
Please keep Sparky in your thoughts for a complete recovery.
As part of her exam, the vet checked her teeth. The bad news was that the teeth on the left side of her mouth were rotten/loose and she had an enormous jaw abscess. The vet said that she has most likely been developing this for a year or more. I had no clue! My chubby girl hasn't dropped a single ounce in weight and she has always been a great eater. Rabbits are so good about hiding their problems.
Sparky had all of the molars on the left side extracted and the abscess cleaned out on Friday. She finally got to come home yesterday with a huge incision that was stapled shut yesterday. Very Frankenstein-ish! The vet implanted antibiotic beads in her jaw and I am syringing 4 different meds and Critical Care every day. I am going to ask about bicillin therapy when she has her re-check on Friday.
When I bring Sparky in for her re-check on Friday,I am also going to have a wellness check for Scooter since she is 7 years old also. My point is.....if you have an older bunny, it would pay to have them checked out at least once a year!
Please keep Sparky in your thoughts for a complete recovery.