Poor Dr Finlay Has Had a CVA -U/D 21st August

Thanks everyone
Dr Finlay came to live with us last year. He was handed in to Bobtails Rescue by his previous owners. I dont know how anyone could put an almost 11 year old Bun into a Rescue. I hope that he has enjoyed his time here.

I'm sure he has adored his time with you and Esther, he has been a very lucky bunny and had a much longer life than most.

I hope he slips away comfortably surrounded by those who love him. x

OH no.... gorgeous little teddy bear. He has done awfully wel though.... thinking of you and Esther Jane and peaceful vibes for Dr Finlay x

Dr Finlay appears to have regained some use of his backend. I was advised to give him a shot of steroids to reduce the inflammation in his brain. The flicking eyes have stopped now too. He's still eating and doing a few poos.

Esther is OK with him but she cant understand why he is suddenly very incapacitated. So she will nudge him and try to dig the Vetbed from under him. I cant leave them together unsupervised now. But at least they are still getting a bit of time together today

Poor boy, Hoping his passing is peaceful X

Thinking of you Jane

How is this beautiful old gent now Jane?

The effects of the steroid injection are still helping and Dr Finlay is able to get himself about now. He still has lots of abnormal neurological symptoms but for tonight he is doing OK for an 11+ year old Bun who has had a stroke

Bless him, He's afighter eh! Give him a huggle from me and Berts x

Big hugs to Dr Finlay..... he is one tough bunny

I am really sorry to hear about Dr Finlay i hope he can continue to improve x

Bless him :luv: :luv: :luv:

Still sending vibes xxx

bless his beautiful little soul. he's still looking after his wifey even when he's feeling poorly. he's so brave. sending him loads of vibes

They are lovely pictures Jane. He's amazing for 11+. Sending you all lots of vibes

He is so beautiful. So glad to read that he hasnt given up X

Hang on Dr. Finlay, we're all rooting for you Bud!
Xx

How is Dr Finlay this morning Jane?

I'm so glad he's improved.

Dr F is still with us
He is eating well and although his back end is very weak he can get himself about a little, he does fall over to the left a lot though and when at rest he still has a pronounced vertical nystagmus. But he is not distressed.
He is very, very dependent on Esther now.

I will be at the Vets with another Bun this morning and will give the Vet an update on Dr F.
I am not well at the moment so may not be online much. But I will let you know of any significant changes in Dr Finlay's condition.

Thank you all for your support

I'm so glad he is still with you :luv:

Sending vibes to you too Jane xxx

Hoping that Dr Finlay has had, all things considered, a "good" day. And you too Jane. Thinking of you all x

Hi Jane

How's Dr Finlay doing this morning? Also how you feeling today?

Tracey xx

Dr F is a bit more wobbly again today. His nystagmus is more pronounced too. I guess the beneficial effects of the steroid are wearing off. He cant have another dose til Sunday. But if he deteriorates more I am going to ask if I can give him another dose sooner than that as the alternative would be PTS
Obviously all the steriod is doing is reducing the inflammation in his brain. If the inflammation returns as the steroid wears off his symptoms will get worse. As he is so happy within himself, is eating well and is not at all distressed I still dont feel PTS is the right thing to do yet. A more frequent dose of steroid will impact on his kidney function and he may go into acute renal failure. But if our Vet agrees I feel we have to risk it.

Bless him, give him a snuggle from me.

And hugs to you Jane xx

Sorry to hear of Dr F's problems

Sending vibes for him and healing thoughts for you too xx