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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 15:28

Kyle notices floppy has lost weight, so brought him in to have a closer look, he is deffo far to thin, on top of that he has a very mucky bum. I have cleaned him as much as possible, put him in the dogs crate with everything he needs, will get him to vet 1st thing in morning, he shouldnt be this skinny. Will have to turn the heating down so he doesnt get to hot. What could be the cause.
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Post by KatieB Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 15:34

I don't know Hun - but I think it's vital you get him to the vet. Is he eating?
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 15:37

Hes eating fine, we thought she was eating more than her share so gave them 2 bowls, kyle watches them eating, but he has lost more weight, I have brung him in & put him in the dogs crate, will get to vet 1st thing in morning.
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Post by jolovesbunnies Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 16:08

I hope it goes really well at the vet hun, please let us know.

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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 16:33

Looking at all the different things, nothing else seems to be showing just this weight loss, hes dirty because keeps sitting in the rain gets all messy, but not cleaning it off properly when he goes in, tried shutting them in but there going nuts thumping & banging to get the flap open. Talking to friend thats manager of local pets at home, she thinks its possible stress from this bad weather spell. The gardens been beaten & flooded on a daily basis. Will deffo be taking him to vet tho so he can have a listen to his tummy & heart. Give him a good looking over.
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 16:34

Because I had to clean him had to keep him indoors till he dries, cant put him back out like that, probs best thing to do is keep him in till vet can see him.
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 16:56

His wife is outside, should i bring her in aswell to keep them bonded.
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Post by KatieB Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 16:58

Yea I think you should bring her in too....if he is stressed, having her with him will make him feel more settled.

If his tummy is runny - try and persuade him to eat as much hay as possible as he will be needing the fibre. And plenty of fresh water preferably from a bowl.
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 17:10

He wont drink from a bowl, tips it out instead. Wee minx. Went to bring her in, shes eating all the food kyle put out for them BOTH he forgot to bring his back in, now shes eating his, think thats the main problem, shes taking his food.
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Post by KatieB Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 17:18

if he was well he would be taking his share - if he's not eating hers then she's bound to munch his up but I don't think that he is ill because she is eating his...its the result of his illness not the cause of it.
I would still bring her in.
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 17:24

Shes in, wondering what all the new smells are having a good sniff at everything & everyone, hes just sitting in the corner of the crate, grooming now & again nibbling on hay. He is deffo not active.
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Post by KatieB Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 17:28

oh bless him.

Make sure he keeps eating and passing poo.

let us know how he gets on at the vets. poor guy x

if he's feeling rubbish it might be an idea to give him something to hide in too.
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 17:34

Aurghh shes noisy lol. Just picked up everything not screwed down and moved it or banged it off side, he just sits in corner looking depressed while she runs riot.
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Post by Thumper2001 Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 19:37

Poor Floppy Sad

Keep us posted on how he is!
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Post by dizzylynn Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 19:46

He just wont do anything, hope its not cancer, half of the rescues in the shop have had cancer. Floppette is very worried about him she keeps trying to play but he wont so she rests her head next to him Sad I think she knows something is really wrong.
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Post by gentl Sun 5 Jan 2014 - 23:06

Oh dear! It's good you brought them in and are taking them to the vet tomorrow. Sending healing vibes! Try and feed him alone so you can see exactly how much he is eating.

Vibes for you too Lynn! Sick bunns are such a worry!
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Post by dizzylynn Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 8:24

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Shes holding him up, hes leaning all his weight on her head.
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Post by Thumper2001 Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 9:06

Have you phoned the vet? Can they fit you in ASAP?
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Post by KatieB Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 9:39

How is he this morning?
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Post by dizzylynn Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 10:50

Starting to suspect that he was a breeding male & wasnt producing healthy kits, when we got him he was fully grown, which never occurred to me at the time, I thought he was just few weeks older, but would a breeder hold onto a bunny long if they had loads of baby buns for the shops, if he was one of the baby buns he would have grown like the other one we took in but had to take to the rescue section in shop as they were fighting, he stayed the same size, never really built up strong muscles always been fairly small compared to my other bunnies. He has appointment at 2.30. He is eating fine, popping, but is sleeping a lot & just looks like he cant be bothered/depressed, hes always been loving & full of mischief. Still loving tho, wants kisses & cuddles from mummy. He keeps leaning on floppette, shes there holding him up like she knows something is wrong she wont leave his side.
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Post by KatieB Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 11:03

What time is the vets appt?
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Post by dizzylynn Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 11:16

2.30. Only one left today. Just petty its not stephen he loves floppy.
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Post by FluffSlave Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 11:31

I'm so sorry to hear Floppy is not well, the poor little guy Sad

I hope the vet appointment brings about some answers and gets him feeling better Thumbs Up

I'm sending loads of vibes for him, and hugs to you too. I know all too well how stressful it is to see your bun not right Hugs
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Post by dizzylynn Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 15:12

He's dying, theres nothing they can do for him, just keep him comfortable, his weight was very low when we took him in, so she agreed he wasnt a baby, he was more likely a breeding male not looked after propely at the start, its either liver or kidney decease, so the loss of 20 grams has pushed him further, his tummy is working fine, no virus as others are fine plus its only weight loss that hes has, he isnt cleaning himself as hes to tired, to give him critical care to try help his energy, all can do is wait till we feel hes to ill.
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Post by FluffSlave Mon 6 Jan 2014 - 15:53

Oh Lynn, that is so sad. I'm so sorry to hear this Sad

I'm sending love and hugs for you and Floppy Hugs
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