It's all my fault :(

Every week I check Dominos feet when I am at home, i checked them last week and they were fine, a bit red but not too bad, sudocremed them and left it at that.

Checked them today and the hock is very red and there is a little dent in the middle, which looks very familiar. Its hot and soft to touch, squidgy. I am sure I can see white under the skin but Mum cant see it, maybe its there maybe its not. However when you part his part his fur up the foot thats all red too and all bumpy and hot

He will see the vet next week, he isnt acting like it bothers him thank god. I want to see the vet we saw with Peanut, i wont settle for anything less because I believe that the "routine" treatment of Peanut is what hindered his progress in the beginning. I would rather wait an extra couple of days and see someone who knows what they are doing.

Im completely heartbroken. its all my fault. I love my boy so much, maybe its karma

SarahJane wrote:Every week I check Dominos feet when I am at home, i checked them last week and they were fine, a bit red but not too bad, sudocremed them and left it at that.

Checked them today and the hock is very red and there is a little dent in the middle, which looks very familiar. Its hot and soft to touch, squidgy. I am sure I can see white under the skin but Mum cant see it, maybe its there maybe its not. However when you part his part his fur up the foot thats all red too and all bumpy and hot

He will see the vet next week, he isnt acting like it bothers him thank god. I want to see the vet we saw with Peanut, i wont settle for anything less because I believe that the "routine" treatment of Peanut is what hindered his progress in the beginning. I would rather wait an extra couple of days and see someone who knows what they are doing.

Im completely heartbroken. its all my fault. I love my boy so much, maybe its karma

I don't know what the 'eck you think the karma is for It's not your fault Domino has got poorly feet. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. If you are blaming yourself for his genes then don't. What you do now is all that's important. Just because Peanut had his problems doesn't mean that Domino will have too. I hope he goes on at the vets and it's not as bad as you fear.

I just feel so gutted, I'm the kind of person people would talk about, in saying why "just having one litter" is so awful. And that would be right because its true, but i just feel so upset he is suffering and i have put that on him.

theyre so sore

You can the infection in the photo. I am in bits, im sorry if i seem really woe is me, Im just so devastated. I know all of you will say "it might not be as bad" .......and youre right, and i would say if it was the other way round but I am so scared i will lose him. I adore this boy.

Don't put yourself through it. despite our best efforts these things occur. Please don't go blaming yourself SJ, you r an incredible bunny mum x

I totally agree with what Catswhiskas said
Please don't beat yourself up over this it happens , sending hugs

Aww, Sorry Sj Would he stand some of that bandage stuff on it that sticks to itself? Sort of cushion it out a bit? X

No, he wouldnt tolerate something like that unfortunately, not something I can do anyway, maybe some vet wrap stuff which is harder to remove but i dont have anything like that right now. x

SJ this isnt your fault! Your buns couldn't ask for a better mummy!!!!

I really hope the vet can help you hunni.

Let me know how he is. x x x

i feel like it is though, i cant help it.

Well you can stop that right now!

Im getting a new rug for daisy next friday - do you want his old one for their shed. Its quite soft? I dont know if it would help or how to get it to you right now, but its yours if you want it. I think its 220 x 160

Katie x

His flooring is okay, i think alot of the problem is the concrete in the run. may have to cover it in hay. I cant help it, i just feel so irresponsible

Sj Tesco have those huge spongey play mats in at the mo, dead cheap for four - think its about a tenner. My ladies love these in their run? X

Yeh i have some from PB, unfortunately Domino is less tolerate and ATE them when we moved him in after Pb left us. If he had that flooring he would need like a whole roll without any seams! like a gym mat! x

He has an appointment today at 5:15. my poor boy.

Lots of luck - easy to say this is nothing to do with you, but really, it isn't

Aww you shouldn't blame yourself. These things happen. I'm sure he will be ok and stop blaming yourself! Vibes for your baby and hugs for you xxx

You cant help it though, you sit there and you watch them and wish to do the absolute best for them and yet in the back of my mind theres this little voice thats telling me it is my fault.

Maybe we will be lucky and theres no infection. but when you look at the photo .... it doesnt seem likely. thanks everyone.

SJ think of it this way, you have got the experience and the knowledge to nip this in the bud this time round. What you learnt from your experience with Peanut will go a long way towards getting Domino back in tip top condition without all the hit & miss, trial & error that we often experience during our first brush with a condition.

I think I just felt in so much shock yesterday. I am looking at it from that perspective now, because any other isnt going to help Domino.

If they perscribe baytril I am going to ask for Septrin, do you think this is the best plan?

I always wondered if he had had more suitable meds first time round it might not have got as bad as it did, so i will not be happy taking home baytril.

He seems very happy today he isnt bothered by it, which is a good sign.

I would agree, Baytril isn't going to cut it, it's just the default 'safe' option for vets. If they are reluctant offer to sign a waiver for the Septrin, this is what I used to do for 'off-licence' antibiotics for Lexie & Mack.

Oh okay will do They gave peanut septrin on repeat perscription after the specialist who they referred me too gave it to him, so at least all that is on my records and i can explain my reasoning.

Thanks

Good luck honey x x

We had Angel on Septrin for his abscess on his sore hocks and Flamazine cream.

Topping up the Vibes for Domino xxxxxxxx

Lots of love on its way, please keep us posted.

Hugs

Jo xx