U/D Herbie very ill, lost him.

Herbie was not bouncing around for his teatime treat so I brought him in and metacamed him and gave him some tummy meds. He did this a couple of weekends ago and picked up staright away after the metacam. However by suppertime he was no better and Hollie was out of sorts too. I have given them both some meds and tried to syringe feed them which they objected to, Hollie in particular. They both have had a hop around the hall and don't seem in obvious pain. Could last night's wind have affected them 24 hours later and slowed their tummies down. Or is it pesky teeth again.

If they are not back to normal in the morning off to the vets we go. Overnight recovery vibes needed!

Vibes sent
How are they this morning?

How are they this morning hun? sending many healing vibes.

Hollie is fine, I rushed Herbie to the vets very early on as he had not improved. Vet has just phoned, he has a potential blockage and starting with bloat. His teeth are not so good and he has arthritis in his spine so PTS was mentioned. As he still enjoys life they are trying for him but it doesn't look good.

It must be his 7th birthday any day now. Herbie is my daughter's rabbit really, she is beside herself. As am I      

Oh what awful news. So sorry to hear this     
Sending healing vibes to Herbie and hugs to you.

Sorry to hear this. Lots of vibes for Herbie.

Sending loads of VIIBBEESSS for Herbie and hugs for you and your daughter hunni

I really hope he pulls through.

COME ON HERBIE x x x x x

The vet has just phoned, she said she had never seen anything like what had happened with Herbie. One minute he was fairly OK and the next his stomach suddenly expanded and he regurgitated some fluid. They have operated on him, there was no blockage in his stomach but alongside food there was a large amount of this fluid of which the vet has no idea where it has come from.

Herbie is awake now, it took a long time. He is a long way from being out of the woods so any spare vibes would be welcome.

Well it is almost unheard of for rabbits to regurgitate anything. Is it worth you vet contacting one of the specialists for advice?

Mega vibes sent and prayers said.  

cheryl'n'bruce'flo wrote:Well it is almost unheard of for rabbits to regurgitate anything. Is it worth you vet contacting one of the specialists for advice?

I will ask this when I speak to them again. I hope I have done the right thing by Herbie, I am not sure I have. It is less than two months since his last dental, he has arthritis in his spine and he absolutely loathes being syringe fed. He still loves life which is why I agreed to treat him but I fear the surgery will have been too much for him. I think I was thinking with my heart and not my head     

Oh no, what a worry - loads and loads of vibes for Herbie     

You can only make decisions based on what the bun tells you at the time, if he has been bright and full of life before suddenly becoming ill I think I would have been inclined to give him a chance too. I hope he pulls through    

THe vets have let Herbie go. His heart stopped but despite resuscitating him it was clear that he was very very ill. We agreed that it wasn't in his best interests to keep him alive.

Louise and I are heartbroken. Binky free forever our fluffy wee man xx

So sorry to hear this. Binky free Herbie. At least you know you tried your best for him.

I am so sorry to hear this darling and hope you are all right. Run free little bun until you meet your mum again.

Hugs

JO xx

oh gosh im so sorry to hear this, binky free little one xxxx


     

So sad that it ha this outcome. Binky free Herbie and play with the others at the rainbow bridge.
Don't know how to comfort you. But to assure you that it was the right thing to be done. Sending you soothing supporting thoughts and hugs and will light a candle four you all.   

I am so sorry about the awful news hun. You did everything and with the sounds of it the vet too to give him the best fighting chance. You made all the right calls and I know difficult too.
    

Im so very sorry hunni - you must be in bits.

Sending you all my love xxxxxx

Sleep tight beautiful boy xxxx

Oh no, binky free Herbie.    

Thank you for your kind words. Louise and I will write something for Rainbow Bridge soon. I hope he has found Noo and she is showing him around.

Surely that is happening and he and Noo are sending their love and gratidute to you.

Sending you a hug xxxx

Bless your heart. I grieve with you. Binky free at the Bridge Bernie. Forever FREE!

I've just seen this I am so very very sorry Vanessa that you have lost Herbie Bless him  

I'm sure he will be with Noo and doing big binky's round the Bridge xxx       

Binky free at the Bridge Herbie all well again xxxxxxxxxxxxx