My Poor Sarah-Rabbit - U/D 30th July

Sarah has a terminal Respiratory Tract condition. She has been kept comfortable on a variety on meds since March. We really did not believe she would cope for this long. However, this heat has really taken its toll on her and for the first time in her illness she is mouth breathing Not all the time, just when lying down ie when her chest cavity is restricted. She is still eating well and does not appear to be at all distressed. But I know what mouth-breathing in a Bun means...........

This afternoon Christabel, our Vet, has advised I give her an extra dose of diuretic to try to shift any fluid from her lungs. I am also to give her a strong sedative if she becomes distressed. Should sedation be needed Sarah will then be taken to Christabel to be helped to The Bridge

Oh my goodness Jane I am so sorry lots of vibes

Oh Jane I'm so sorry - I know its hard but you're doing the right thing.

I'll be thinking of you and Sarah xx

I hope the Lady isn't too uncomfortable, and that it all goes well for her, thinking of you both x

Sending vibes, hope the meds do the trick.

Sarah is more comfortable now. The extra dose of diuretic has certainly shifted some fluid. She has also realised that if she lies on her side not so much pressure goes onto her chest and she does not need to mouth breathe.
It is so hard to see her obviously poorly in some ways, yet she is still eating like a horse and very, very bright. At least I know our Vet will most definately tell me if she thinks I must let Sarah go.

Sending loads of hugs, the weather has worsened Rhia tons too XX

Oh no

I really hope Sarah bun remains comfortable. She's such a little fighter xxx

Oh Sarah. I really hope she perks up - it must be so hard when she's visibly unwell yet happy in herself

Thinking of you both
x

Thanks everyone
Sarah is coping better this morning as its not too hot yet. I have not needed to sedate her as she has not been at all distressed overnight.
I will speak with Christabel later about what dose of diuretic to keep Sarah on now. She also remains on a long-acting steroid injection every 7 days and a Depocillin injection every 3 days.

Sarah's behaviour is not that of such a sick Bunny. She remains bright and as greedy as ever. But she is so skinny now and with yesterday's episode of mouth breathing I know her time is running out

thinking of you and sarah, Jane. She is such a brave girl. sending 'feel comfortable' vibes

get well Sarah

I think I have to let Sarah go
I cant say more now as I am too upset
I will update you all tomorrow

Oh Jane I am so so sorry. These things are NEVER easy and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know you will do whatever is best for Sarah xxx

Thanks Charlotte

Oh Jane, I am so sorry.

Sarah is a beautiful lady and I am sure she knows you will always do the best for her.

Thinking of you,
Vanessa xx

So sorry Jane

Will be thinking of you and Sarah tomorrow xx

Jane I'm sorry. I've just read this - and it was one of those messages you don't want to see, then don't actually want to read.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow x

So Sorry Jane. Sending peaceful vibes for sarah and comforting ones for you.

This is such a difficult call to judge. Sarah is still eating well and is very bright.
Her respiration is still very laboured but she is not mouth breathing now. Her colour is better too. Last night her lips and gums were purple

This isnt a recovery, Sarah cant get better But with her still being so bright within herself 'the decision' is such a hard one for me to make.
I will speak with Christabel ( Vet) this morning and seek her opinion.

I dont know what to do

Oh Jane, i'm so sorry you are faced with such a difficult desicion

I know you you'll do what is best for Sarah and she is so lucky to have you.

Thinking of you both xxx

i really feel for you - what a terrible situation to be in.

Sorry Sarah is so poorly, will be thinking of you both x

Sarah is still with us
Christabel has said that even though she is terminally ill she is not suffering. Her mouth breathing episodes are relatively short and dont appear to cause Sarah undue distress. She will be laying down mouth breathing then get up and hop over to have something to eat. The mouth breathing only happens when she is laying on her front. If she is sitting or standing up or laying on her side she does not need to mouth breathe.

I said to Christabel that I was worried I was being unkind in keeping Sarah going with all the meds. But Christabel said if she thought I was she'd tell me and that Sarah clearly was not ready to go just yet.
We can contact Christabel at any time should things deteriorate

I'm so sorry to hear about Sarah. Good job on everything you have done for her and I'm sure she knows and loves you very much for it.

Stay strong x