Miss Hoppy's Health - New picture

[Karen]

Miss Hoppy has been sniffly this summer, and so we finally took her to the vet. It would seem to go away for a few days, then come back, so it was time for a hated vet visit. We got Regulan, and eye drops, and some blood pressure medicine.

Sadly, what the vet discovered is that my bunny, my beloved Hoppy, has a tumor in her chest, called a Thymoma. We have had an x-ray done, and the vet couldn't see any border between her heart and the tumor. It is certainly putting pressure on her heart, as she now has a heart murmur, which she never had before.

We will be going for an ultrasound next Tuesday to see how bad it is, and then see what might be done about it, if anything. The vet did keep saying "Remember, she IS ten years old," so she is an old bunny ...

Still, I don't want my bunny to be sick!

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers for Miss Hoppy.

[caseysmom]

Oh Karen I am so sorry, I hope they can help miss hoppy enjoy her senior years to their fullest.

[Kalei]

Oh no, poor Hoppy!:( I can't believe Miss Hoppy is sick. That is not good, I really wish I could help in some way, but I know that all I can do is Pray for Miss Hoppy to get better and live the rest of her life out in love and happiness.

[Miss Z]

Aw Karen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know exactly how this feels with Tia going through her mammary tumour at this time, too. Watching the tumour sprout up from under her foreleg brings such sadness to my heart, but I am kept going in the knowlegde that she is brave, far braver than any human would be, and will get on with the remainder of her life as best she can. I know Miss Hoppy will do exactly the same, animals are so amazingly resiliant when it comes to sickness.

At ten years, Miss Hoppy has done very, very well in life. Whatever the outcome, Miss Hoppy has lived a long, fruitful life in the arms of loving humans and she couldn't have asked for more. I know that doesn't make things any easier, but I know if Miss Hoppy could talk to you, she'd tell you that herself.

((hugs)) to you and Miss Hoppy.

[Hellow]

OMG I am soooo sorry Karen! Lots & Lots of prayers being sent for Ms. Hoppy! We would'nt want to lose that big brown ball of fluffy fur!!!

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry to hear this. Miss Hoppy is in my prayers.

[Freckles]

I'm sorry, Karen. It's tough to see our pets not in the best health and figuring out the best way to get them healthy again.

[Karen]

Luckily, we do live in the best area in the world for expert pet healthcare. We'll see what the ultrasound shows.

Miss Hoppy is slightly less active than before, but otherwise seems unbothered by this, except that her eyes are weepy, so I wipe the goo off her fur. She hated the eyedrops, and the vet let us stop those - as much would get on her fur as in her eyes anyway.

[critter crazy]

Oh No!! I sure hope that they can do something for Miss Hoppy, so that you guys can enjoy much more time together!! Please keep us posted!

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for Miss Hoppy.

[Aspen and Misty]

Prayers on the way for Miss Hoppy. Poor gal!

I hope her sniffles go away soon and she will get feeling better. I was once told by a very wise bunny (Julian) that Parsley is sure to cure all sicknesses in bunnies. He told me that 3 to 4 bunches a day keeps the vet away.

Maybe you should try that with Miss Hoppy ;)

Ashley

[cassiesmom]

prayers on the way, fingers and paws crossed

Edited to add: I went on gratefulness.org and lit a candle for Miss Hoppy this morning

[shais_mom]

oh my I'm so sorry to hear this. I will keep her in my prayers...
and you and paul to of course!

[lizbud]

I am so sorry miss Hoppy is not feeling well. I do hope the Vet can offer
some help for her. Prayers from us here too.

[gini]

Oh Karen, how many times you have consoled all of us when our pets were ill.

I just hate to even deal with the fact that it is your turn for us to pray for you, Paul and Miss Hoppy.

But, pray I will, that Miss Hoppy can be made comfortable and you will have her with you for a long time yet to come.

I know Miss Hoppy is YOUR bunny - but I am sure all would agree that we also feel she is OURS too.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots of prayers on the way from me for our Miss Hoppy and you and Paul!!! :(

[kimlovescats]

Oh Karen, I hate to read this about Miss Hoppy! I hope and pray that the ultrasound will show that she has more time with you!

Hugs,
Kim

[moosmom]

Karen,

Miss Hoppy will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for Miss Hoppy. Poor gal!

I hope her sniffles go away soon and she will get feeling better. I was once told by a very wise bunny (Julian) that Parsley is sure to cure all sicknesses in bunnies. He told me that 3 to 4 bunches a day keeps the vet away.

Maybe you should try that with Miss Hoppy ;)

Ashley

Miss Hoppy gets her parsley every day! She's smaller than Julian, she couldn't eat 4 whole bunches in a day, but she always has some available! It is de rigeur as far as she's concerned. She didn't mind the blood pressure meds (Lasix) because each little piece got hidden in a raisin.

Thanks everyone, I will update you when we know something after the ultrasound.

[wolflady]

Oh no! Not miss Hoppy! You can count on prayers for me too. I hope the ultrasound shows that the murmur isn't too bad. Please keep us updated!

**hugs**

[joycenalex]

for such a small bunny. all toes, fingers and paws crossed. prayers going up.

[trayi52]

Prayers and good thoughts for Miss Hoppy.

Willie

[mike001]

Sorry about your bunny Karen. I know absolutely nothing about bunnies, didn't even know they lived so long. And have never seen any brought in to the vet. Maybe we don't have too many out here, although I have spotted some in a few pet stores. Positive vibes to you.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Miss Hoppy... hope the meds help and that they can do something for the tumor.

[Rachel]

At ten years, Miss Hoppy has done very, very well in life. Whatever the outcome, Miss Hoppy has lived a long, fruitful life in the arms of loving humans and she couldn't have asked for more. I know that doesn't make things any easier, but I know if Miss Hoppy could talk to you, she'd tell you that herself.

((hugs)) to you and Miss Hoppy.


Miss Z has said this so eloquently that it bears repeating.

[Sudilar]

Prayers going Miss Hoppy's way!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Karen and Paul, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will keep Miss Hoppy and both of you in my prayers and thoughts. I hope your little girl gets better. :(

[catnapper]

I am SO sorry to hear this. :( Our favorite bunny can't be sick!

[inlovewithanimals]

Prayers to you and miss hoppy.


Justin and the furry and :( missing feathery friends :(

[zippy-kat]

My biggest prayers to you and your family. I know all-too-well the HUGE worry these small creatures' health issues create. May God guide the doctors as they diagnose the problem.

[Logan]

Karen and Paul, we will hold Miss Hoppy and both of you close to our hearts until you know more.

Paul, I have been thinking about you, too. I hope you are feeling better.

Logan

[Bengalz]

Karen I have no experience with bunnies but do know from a colleague and friend who has always had them that a bunny's health and well-being is a delicate thing. Sending lots of prayers for Miss Hoppy that she feels as well as she can and is able to stay with you and Paul for sometime yet.

Hugs, Betty

[Catty1]

Oh, no - your lovely Miss Hoppy.

Prayers for her, and for you and Paul...the excellent vets in your area might have something up their sleeve yet.

{{{{hugs}}}}

Hoping for more happy years with Miss Hoppy!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Took Ya a kupple <rings> ta answer ~ gettin a lotta calls, huh?

We're callin fur Miz Hoppy ~ da Pet Talk Bunny-Child, Maskot, and Howze-Bunny
to Mayor Karen an Side-Kick Mr. Paul.

Will You plan onna Road Trip next Tuesday, God?
Ask Tubby & Peanutter to *gas* da Silver Klowd an print out a MappyQuest.

Need You atta White Coats fur da Bunny Ultrasound - ta check on her *mumblin* heart ...
And kan You bring da BigBook ... an maybe read up on Heartz?

Miz Karen an Mr. Paul kuld sure use sum big {{{God'sHugs}}} rite about now ...
Kan You send sum down their way?

THANKS, God ... we'll Yap again at bed tyme Prayers.

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Aspen and Misty]

Miss Hoppy gets her parsley every day! She's smaller than Julian, she couldn't eat 4 whole bunches in a day, but she always has some available! It is de rigeur as far as she's concerned. She didn't mind the blood pressure meds (Lasix) because each little piece got hidden in a raisin.


Please don't ever tell Julian, he may run away to live with you and Miss Hoppy :eek: What a spolied well taken care of girl! She truly is blessed to have you as her parents.

Ashley

[K9karen]

This is my 1st time checking in for a few days, so I was stunned to read about our beloved Miss Hoppy. Poor widdle bunny girl will definitely be in my prayers.

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers and positive thoughts headed miss Hoppy's way. Hopefully she will live many more years.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear this news about miss Hoppy! :( I hope the ultrasound shows that treatment will be possible, and you'll have some more time together!


((((hugs))))

[anna_66]

I'm very sorry to hear this news. I do hope that there is something that they can do for Miss Hoppy to take the pressure off her heart.

It is nice to hear that she is unbothered by this and that she doesn't have to have the drops any more...I bet that made her very happy:)

You've both said many prayers for us before, now we will be saying them for you.

Anna & Mark

[4 Dog Mother]

Karen and Paul, Sorry to hear about Miss Hoppy. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Freedom]

Prayers for Miss Hoppy!

[Cataholic]

Prayers for Ms. Hoppy, Karen and Paul. :(

[luvofallhorses]

I'm so sorry, Karen. :( Miss Hoppy will be in my prayers. (((hugs))) how old is she? She's such a beautiful girl..

[K9soul]

Heartfelt prayers going out to little Miss Hoppy. I know she's getting the best care possible. If only she knew how many fans she has pulling for her. Be sure and tell her that!

[Ginger's Mom]

More prayers going out from NJ.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Karen, I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers & positive thoughts on the way for Miss Hoppy.

[Husky_mom]

sorry to hear you are not feeling so good Miss Mayor Miss Hoppy.....

you are sucha good girl by taking your meds even not knowing it ;) .... keep up the good bunnytude....

good husky vibes all the way from here to you and mom and dad.....((hugs))

[Catsnclay]

All fingers & paws are crossed way over here in the Southwest desert for Miss Hoppy!


Wow, I never realized that bunnies can live 10 years! You guys must be doing something right!!


More parsley and what ever else bunnies eat!!


Get well soon Miss Hoppy!!! :D

[Karen]

Wow, I never realized that bunnies can live 10 years! You guys must be doing something right!!

More parsley and what ever else bunnies eat!!

Her favorites - the staples - are Parsley and Dandelion Greens, but she also gets other greens, including Lacinto Kale, Dill, Mustard greens, and others. She refuses bok choy, but likes junior baby bok choy, which I get in the good produce market one town over. She's usually got a carrot going, and an ear of corn, husks included, is tasty and fun for days at a time - she'll peel back and eat some of the husks, and some get left until they are crunchy before they are eaten, and she eats the kernels of corn off the cob just like a person does. And she always has plenty of timothy hay as well.

Thank you, everyone.

[lbaker]

Oh Karen, I've only "known" two bunnies in my life - the fabulous Miss Hoppy and ZippyKat's Sophie Bunny. I have loved them both and feel like I have been blessed to share them, for however long. I'm so sorry to hear she isn't feeling her usual funny self :(

[Alysser]

Karen, I am very sorry to hear about Miss Hoppy. I will hope for the best possible outcome of this horrible situation. (((hugs))) and good vibes coming your way.

[Sevaede]

*HUGS* :(

Here's hoping that things look up for you, Miss Hoppy!

[Catlady711]

I hope there's something they can do for Miss Hoppy to make her feel better. Maybe they can shrink the tumor or something.

[Killearn Kitties]

We will be keeping all our fingers and paws crossed here that the vet can help beautiful Miss Hoppy.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hop(e) you feel better soon Miss Hoppy. Duncan sends you a great big kissy

[Barbara]

Sending all my best wishes to Miss Hoppy, Paul and you.
I had no idea she was such a senior bunny- how great that she had such a good life up to now.

[Vela]

Lots of prayers that she can be happy and comfortable and hopefully they can help her. She's had a good long life with your family and has been very loved. She's a lucky little girl!

[petslover]

I was directed to this thread by another PT member.

I am so sorry that Miss Hoppy is going through some hard times right now. I will be her in my thoughts.

[koxka]

I'm sorry to hear Miss Hoppy has health issues. :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to be coming in so late on this...somehow I missed the thread until I finally checked email (thanks Staci!)

Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way. We sure hope you feel better soon Miss Hoppy!

[Dorothy39]

I've clicked onto this thread before, and I've had "Miss Hoppy" on my mind a lot since reading it~ :confused:

I was also "directed" to this thread by another PT member, so of course, I've had a Sweet Bunny" on my mind and in my Prayers. :o

[G535]

Positive thoughts from us for Miss Hoppy, get well soon. :)

[crow_noir]

Oh no... poor Miss Hoppy!

*thoughts and prayers*

[lizbud]

How is Miss Hoppy doing this morning? Hope she's feeling better today.

[Karen]

She has been less sneezy/sniffly, which was the only real 'symptom' she ever showed. Other than that, she is normal, she's just been a little less active over the summer, which may be related, but she never has liked hot weather, so her being less active isn't unusual.

[lbaker]

Wonderful news Karen. Taking care of you and Paul and the house in this hot weather is very time consuming and tiring for a busy bunny like Miss Hoppy. She deserves a bit of rest, I'm sure.

[lizbud]

That's good to hear Karen. :) This has been an unusually hot summer
for us too. Even the dogs have been less active.They generally wake up
and act playful after the sun goes down & it's cooler. Sending Miss Hoppy
tender hugs. ((hugs)) :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm just now seeing this thread.:o I'm so sorry to hear about Miss Hoppy.:( I hope that the ultrasound will help diagnose her problem and that it can be treated easily. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

I'm glad to hear that she's not sniffling and sneezing as much as she was before.:)

[Babyboonie]

Poor Miss Hoppy - my two bunnies send her lots of bunny love.

[DrKym]

Prayers and candles lit Karen!

I do hope she will be fine,good thoughts from all us Goodnows. :)

[Donnaj4962]

I am sorry that I missed this thread!

Many prayers from me and the girls that Miss Hoppy will be okay. I know you must be so very worried.

[Karen]

Thank you, everyone. My poor bunny sneezed about 30 times in a row once this afternoon. I wish I could help her, but it's not like you can tell a bunny "Just blow your nose, dear."

We will let you all know the results from the ultrasound, that will happen this Tuesday.

[Cinder & Smoke]

It's not like you can tell a bunny "Just blow your nose, dear."

:D

Well, you can TELL da Bunny that ...

Getting the job DONE might be another challenge! :rolleyes:

Does she prefer a Hankie or Kleenex? :p

Sure hope things improve and she starts to Feel BETTER!

;)

[Karen]

:D

Well, you can TELL da Bunny that ...

Getting the job DONE might be another challenge! :rolleyes:

Does she prefer a Hankie or Kleenex? :p

Sure hope things improve and she starts to Feel BETTER!

;)

She prefers NOTHING to touch her nose, thank you very much! Not the underside, anyway. Petting the nose from the tip back toward her ears is her favorite method of being petted, but one is NOT encouraged to touch the nostril area, not at all.

[ramanth]

Oh poor Miss Hoppy. :(

Many prayers that the ultrasound shows something fixable. *HUGS*

(Thanks for the email Staci)

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry that I didn't see this thread until now.
I hope Miss Hoppy feels better soon and I hope that the ultrasound goes well on Tuesday.
Give her a hug and kiss from me if she will tolerate it. ;)

[Karen]

I'm sorry that I didn't see this thread until now.
I hope Miss Hoppy feels better soon and I hope that the ultrasound goes well on Tuesday.
Give her a hug and kiss from me if she will tolerate it. ;)

I will pass along the hug and kiss after she comes in from the porch - she likes to spend a few hours on the porch on not-hot days, so is leery of being approached out there, because she wants to decide herself when she'll come in! And I have been known to be really mean, and go out and pick her up to make her come in when we need to go somewhere, so I am immediately suspect. So her personality is at least not affected by the tumor ...

[dukedogsmom]

No one told me. I'm sorry to learn Miss Hoppy isn't feeling well :( Please give her some gentle hugs from me. I know how much it hurts to see your much loved furry one get old. I hope it's nothing serious.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Karen...just recently got the news that our beloved Miss Hoppy was feeling unwell:( I do hope you get some encouraging news after the ultrasound tomorrow. Please, if she feels up to it, give her a gentle hug and a kiss for me!
Prayers and get well wishes on the way!
Hugs to you, too!:)
Sandra

[Edwina's Secretary]

Karen and Paul,

So sorry to hear that Miss Hoppy has a problem. My thoughts are with you and her that the condition will be treatable, endurable, fixable.

Best wishes....

[AbbyMom]

Get well soon, Miss Hoppy!

Prayers on the way.

[wolf_Q]

I'm sorry to hear about Miss Hoppy. I hope everything will be ok with her, she'll be in my thoughts.

[Cinder & Smoke]

<rrrrring> ... For Transportation, Dial 3-6

3-6

<rrrring> ... Hellow, Transportation ~ Peanut speakin

HI, PeaNutter! ... You guys all ready fur da Miz Hoppy Mission inna Mornin?

HI, Prayer Pups! ... YUPPERZ - All ready to fly ...
* Silver Klowd all <gassed> up
* Winderz warshed
* Alarm klok set
* and Tubby's printin out da MappyQuest rite now.

* We're also takin lil Miz Sophie Bunn along fur moral support ...
* We'll pick her up atta Bridge just affore we stop fur Da BOSS

GREAT ... hava Safe flight to Boston.
Can you transfer us over to Da BOSS?

<rrrrring>

HI, God!

Ya all ready to Go inna Mornin ta meet Miz Hoppy's White Coats fur da Test?
Got Your Kleen Skrubbies layed out ... wiffa Halo Net?
Booties fur over Your sandilz?

An don't furget da Big Book ... Sophie Bunn will be along to hold da B-Book pages.

PLEEZE point da White Coats inna right direkshun ... so's we get dis problem figgered out
and decide on a treatment.

Allua Pet Talk will be lightin Kandils an sendin Purrayers tanite ...
Please Help our favorite Maskot Bunnie ta Feel Better!

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[kittycats_delight]

Karen & Paul, I am so sorry to hear our sweet bunny girl is ill. I am just seeing this as I have been having major internet problems for about 2 weeks or so. Net wouldn't stay connected for more than about 10 minutes at a time. :(

Long distance prayers and good thoughts coming from all of us in Italy. We are hoping for some sound results today from Miss Hoppy's ultrasound so a course of action can be decided. All fingers, toes, paws and whiskers crossed that she can beat this.

((((HUGS)))) to you both and a nose scritchie for Miss Hoppy (the kind she likes best).

Michelle, Vixen, Phoenix, Artica, Bella, Vega & Frost.

[Blue Dragonfly]

Wow ten years old. She is quite old. I will be praying for Miss Hoppy. She sounds like a little fighter.

[KitCat]

I hope Miss Hoppy feels better.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way from me and the cat kids today for PTs bunny!

[Karen]

We just got back from the vet's office. The ultrasound showed no heart disease, which is a good thing, but the thymoma was confirmed, which is not so good.

But as Miss Hoppy is ten years old, and the only current option is surgery, there's nothing medically to be done about the tumor. Dr. Hartman, (nice lady, she's been Miss Hoppy's vet for ten years!) who said, "Well, at her age, she's sorta past her expiration date anyway," said she wouldn't want to risk Miss Hoppy not even surviving the anesthesia. She will consult with other rabbit vets, and offered me the choice of having a consult with Angel Memorial or Tufts if we wanted to go ahead with the surgery. But the surgery is major, even if she survived the anesthesia, then they'd have to crack open her chest ...

The okay news is thymomas are not very active tumors, and it could stay the same size for years.

She said, "Because of her age, you might want to do nothing, but count every day your bunny is with you as a blessing anyway."

When I told her people were praying for Miss Hoppy all over the world, Dr. Hartman said "Awwwww!"

Thanks everyone for your prayers. Miss Hoppy is glad to be home, and is munching a treat in the kitchen.

[KitCat]

I think it's good not to operate, because our furry friends don't understand what's going on and then they have fear and discomfort. All you can do at this point is enjoy each other's company as long as you can.

[jenluckenbach]

I will continue to pray for many, many pain free days for Miss Hoppy!!!

[Donnaj4962]

I will continue my prayers for many more happy hoppy yearas with Miss Hoppy! She is such a cutie! PT prayers work wonders!

[Felicia's Mom]

Miss Hoppy will continue to be in my prayers too.

[koxka]

The okay news is thymomas are not very active tumors, and it could stay the same size for years.

Wishing and hopping that this tumor stay "put" for time to come.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh No I am just now seeing this about Miss Hoppy.. Sending Plenty of Good Vibes & Huggss & Prayers from our household to Miss Hoppy..

[ramanth]

Hoping and praying the tumor stays small so Miss Hoppy can enjoy many more years to come.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Oh Karen, LH just told me about Miss Hoppy and about the thread. (We heard from Pa today) I will say prayers for you and her. I hope there is some way to help her.

[cassiesmom]

The okay news is thymomas are not very active tumors, and it could stay the same size for years.

Fingers and paws crossed that this is exactly what will happen. Bunny pats to you, Miss Hoppy!

[Bengalz]

Dear Karen and Paul,

I'm sad the news isn't better for Miss Hoppy and wish her many more happy days with you. The fact that she has already reached a grand age for a little bun is encouraging; it only means she has had the best care. I pray that tumor stays intact. Please give her a gentle hug from me and a few bunnie kisses too :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Here's hoping Miss Hoppy is with you for quite a few more years. :)

[dukedogsmom]

I'm sorry that she can't have the operation. Let's all hope that the tumor stays inactive. I hope you've got many years left with that sweet bunny. I'm sure she is very happy to be back home. When I was a kid I had a bunny. He loved to be held like a baby and petted between the ears. So, please give Miss Hoppy some gentle pets between her ears from me.

[Catty1]

Well, if it took the thymoma this long to give Miss Hoppy any symptoms, I hope that means it ain't gonna grow no bigger! :)

No medical treatment, you said - so no prednisone to just make the tumour a bit smaller? Not a cure at all, but maybe more comfort.

I just wish Miss Hoppy many more treat-munching days. She is in the best hands anywhere!

Stay well, Miss Hoppy

[Karen]

Well, if it took the thymoma this long to give Miss Hoppy any symptoms, I hope that means it ain't gonna grow no bigger! :)

No medical treatment, you said - so no prednisone to just make the tumour a bit smaller? Not a cure at all, but maybe more comfort.

I just wish Miss Hoppy many more treat-munching days. She is in the best hands anywhere!

Stay well, Miss Hoppy

No, the thymoma is a solid mass, prednisone wouldn't have any effect. I also asked about sucking some of it out with a needle biopsy, but the vet said that doesn't work with a solid tumor like it might with a more fluid-filled one.

But besides the heart murmur, she doesn't show much effects from it, and doesn't seem to be in pain, just is still my feisty little bunny.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for the update. I hope that Miss Hoppy's tumor won't continue to grow and get any larger. She'll remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[Aspen and Misty]

Karen, I will be keeping you, Paul and Miss Hoppy in my thoughts. It's amazing how those little creatures just grab onto your heart and you just fall in love with every aspect. Assuming Miss Hoppy is anything like my bunnies I'm sure she is a feisty, opinionated gal. All the feistness and zest for life they have makes every moment spent with them something truly special. I hope that Miss Hoppy will continue to live happy and healthy with you for many more years.

(((hugs)))

Ashley

[trayi52]

I'll continue to keep Miss Hoppy in my prayers, Karen. Hope that old tumor stays the same size, and doesn't grow anymore.

Willie

[Killearn Kitties]

I hope our adorable little mascot stays just the way she is for a while yet. We will send all our positive thoughts her way.

[crow_noir]

*sigh* At least it isn't an aggressive tumor and the vet is consulting with other specialists.

Give Miss Hoppy some in-between ear scritchies for me... or some clover... which ever she'd prefer ;)

[Queen of Poop]

With all the prayers for Miss Hoppy for her tumor to go dormant surely it will. I pray that you have many more years with her and that her health remains just as it is. Kisses for Miss Hoppy!

[tazz1227]

Hi Karen, it has been a long time since I have posted...been deployed. When I logged on I was so sad to hear about Miss Hoppy! You and Daiseylover were one of the first "friends" I had that helped immensely with me as a new bunny mom! :) All prayers to Miss Hoppy and I will be checking for updates.

Jackie

[Randi]

I hope the tumor stays inactive and you'll will be able to enjoy Miss Hoppy's company for a long while yet. I'm glad to hear she doesn't seem to be in pain.

Sending positive thoughts - please give her some nosekisses from us.

[Alysser]

I'll continue to keep Miss Hoppy in my prayers!

[Karen]

Thanks, everyone. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

[sirrahbed]

Karen - I am glad that the tumor is not an active type and that she does not even know that anything is wrong with her! I am hoping that you have lots and lots more time with Miss Hoppy!

[caseysmom]

Hoping miss Hoppy has many more happy years I definetely think you are doing the right thing, no need to put her through all that and risk her life at the same time.

[dukedogsmom]

Could we request Miss Hoppy pics? You know we'd love to see some.

[Cinder & Smoke]

But besides the heart murmur, she doesn't show much effects from it, and
doesn't seem to be in pain,
just is still my feisty little bunny.

:D

Feisty is Good ... don't want those Hoomins slackin off!

[Karen]

Could we request Miss Hoppy pics? You know we'd love to see some.

I'll see if I can dig up some you haven't seen.

She'd rather I not take any right now, because she was on eye drops for a couple weeks, and hated them, so some of the liquid would always get onto the fur beneath her eyes, and was aparrently sticky. The fur in those spots is growing back, from her cleaning that nasty awful stuff off so vigorously, but she's not her prettiest at the moment. One doesn't realize how much of her is fur, until a little patch of it is gone! Remind me in a couple weeks, okay?

Not that she's ever a willing photographer's model!

[wolf_Q]

Thinking of you and Miss Hoppy! I hope you have many more happy years with her!

[Logan]

Hug and kiss her for us, please. I'm glad she doesn't face a major surgery. She needs to live out her life, just like she always has, Karen, with love and dignity. :) And lots of Parsley and Carrots, for sure!!!!!! :D

Love and prayers.
Logan, Honey, Baby Mack, Ben, Butter, Milly, Roger and Otto

[dukedogsmom]

I'll see if I can dig up some you haven't seen.

She'd rather I not take any right now, because she was on eye drops for a couple weeks, and hated them, so some of the liquid would always get onto the fur beneath her eyes, and was aparrently sticky. The fur in those spots is growing back, from her cleaning that nasty awful stuff off so vigorously, but she's not her prettiest at the moment. One doesn't realize how much of her is fur, until a little patch of it is gone! Remind me in a couple weeks, okay?

Not that she's ever a willing photographer's model!
Poor little bun bun. Give her gentle pets and hug for us.

[Karen]

I will - she now has an appointment at Tufts Veterinary on Saturday. The other vet she sometimes sees at our vet's office called, and sometimes they can do radiation on a thymoma to shrink it so the pressue is less on the heart, and so the bunny can breathe better. We'll see, Saturday, what it involves, how uncomfortable it is, and if they even would reccomend it for a ten-year-old little bunny.

The intern at Tufts started a "chart" to make the appointment. Name, age - those we got down. Breed - well, "Maybe a Netherland Dwarf/Rex mix? We don't really know, but she's bigger than a ND, and has bigger ears, but smaller than a Rex, and has smaller ears than they do ..."

[Catty1]

I think her breed could be Heinz 57? I hope all goes well, and that some of it can be shrunk.

I sent you an email...don't know if there is any point taking it to Tufts?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Miss Hoppy is an original, one of a kind, Pet Talk mascot, loved by people from all corners of the earth! ;)

[lbaker]

There are Dr's and nurses in many, many hospitals that have seen Get Well cards signed by Karen, Paul and Miss Hoppy. The nurses at Washington Hosp Center asked who Miss Hoppy is and I explained that she was The Mayors bunny. :D I received some very strange looks I must say ;)

[Rachel]

Her favorites - the staples - are Parsley and Dandelion Greens, but she also gets other greens, including Lacinto Kale, Dill, Mustard greens, and others. She refuses bok choy, but likes junior baby bok choy, which I get in the good produce market one town over. She's usually got a carrot going, and an ear of corn, husks included, is tasty and fun for days at a time - she'll peel back and eat some of the husks, and some get left until they are crunchy before they are eaten, and she eats the kernels of corn off the cob just like a person does. And she always has plenty of timothy hay as well.



Thank you for sharing this slice of life with Miss Hoppy. How sweet to think of her enjoying all her different treats. I do hope that Tufts can offer you some plan for lessening any discomfort she may be experiencing.

[pitc9]

Karen and Paul, please forgive me for only just now seeing this thread. :o

I pray you have many more happy, hoppy, healthy years with Ms. Hoppy. :D

[dukedogsmom]

I think her breed could be Heinz 57? I hope all goes well, and that some of it can be shrunk.

I sent you an email...don't know if there is any point taking it to Tufts?
Uh, wouldn't you do everything possible for your loved furry ones?

[gini]

Uh, wouldn't you do everything possible for your loved furry ones?

Absolutely!!

[Lilith Cherry]

Loving thoughts and fervent prayers that Miss Hoppy will continue to be around and feisty for a long time yet.

[anna_66]

I'll be saying a prayer that they'll be able to do something to make your Miss Hoppy more comfortable.
(((HUGS))) to you and Paul

[ChrisH]

Keeping Miss Hoppy in my prayers.


I sent you an email...don't know if there is any point taking it to Tufts?

Uh, wouldn't you do everything possible for your loved furry ones?
I could be wrong but I read the it in Catty1's post as being the e-mail she sent Karen not Miss Hoppy.

[Karen]

She sent me an email about a procedure developed a while ago, but as it was for brain tumors, and this is a chest tumor, it didn't really apply. But it was a nice thought, and we appreciated the effort.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

How is HRH (Her Royal Hoppiness) today?

[Karen]

A little sneezy, but currently hiding somewhere for a nap! I hear a wee sneeze, but don't know where it's coming from!

[Cinder & Smoke]

... currently hiding somewhere for a nap!
I hear a wee sneeze, but don't know where it's coming from!

:D

Reminds me of Boots, da Kat, and his talent of *darting* into opened closets ...
then refusing to *chirp* to his name when he couldn't be found. :mad:

Dumm Kat spent a lotta days trapped in closets or cabinets till we came home
from the Shop and STILL couldn't find him! He'd even ignore the Pounce Can Shake ...
I had to **FIND** him before he'd vocalize just how long he'd been *waiting*!

:rolleyes:

Give the Napper a *skritch* when you find her.

[Karen]

She came out, and startled me just as I was opening a box of crackers ... not even bunny food but the ones you end up sweeping up and throwing away have less calories, right?

I did give her some nose pats, as she let me use the broom without "helping" which makes the job much easier!

[cassiesmom]

I will - she now has an appointment at Tufts Veterinary on Saturday. The other vet she sometimes sees at our vet's office called, and sometimes they can do radiation on a thymoma to shrink it so the pressue is less on the heart, and so the bunny can breathe better. We'll see, Saturday, what it involves, how uncomfortable it is, and if they even would reccomend it for a ten-year-old little bunny.



Good luck, Miss Hoppy -- Our fingers and paws are crossed for you. Karen, could you please give Miss Hoppy a pat for me?

[Zippy]

Miss.Hoppy will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Catty1]

Good luck tomorrow, Karen! :)

[jenluckenbach]

Breed - well, "Maybe a Netherland Dwarf/Rex mix? We don't really know, but she's bigger than a ND, and has bigger ears, but smaller than a Rex, and has smaller ears than they do ..."
There is a breed called Mini Rex. Maybe that is her heritage.

Best of luck at Tufts. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Sorrie fur the short notice ... but we missed this one >>>




She now has an appointment at Tufts Veterinary on Saturday.

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif
We kinda need You to sit in onna Exam at Tufts tumorrow ... Wiffa PT Maskot Miz Hoppy!

Kan you find anudder set of Kleen Skrubbies, wiffa Halo Hat an Booties?
Take da Big Book along, Please ... read up on shrinkin tumerz.

We'll *jangle* over at Transportation to get Tubby & Peanut alerted to have da Klowd ready.

THANKS, God!

BEEP - BOOP (3-6)
<riiiiing>

Herrow ... Transportation, Peanut speakin ...

Peanutter! --- Hi, Prayer Pups here ... izza Silver Klowd ready to Fly?

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/rolleyes.gif Izza Pope Catholic? ... 'Course it's Ready to Fly!
All we gotta do is print a MappyQuest. We're we goin?

Tufts Critter Hopsbittle - near Boston.

We been there - it's already entered inna AutoPilot.
Hey - are we takin Da BOSS along?

You betcha!

We better remember to swing by an pick Him up.
We'll set da 'larm klok and warm da Klowd up first thing inna AM.

THANKS, Guys ... Safe Flight!

[sirrahbed]

Just checking in on Miss Hoppy - I will be very interested to read what you find out from Tufts tomorrow. ((HUGS))) to Karen, Paul and small gentle pats to Miss Hoppy.

[Karen]

It's almost raisin time, I will give her nose pets from everyone after them! We are interested to see to see what the vets says as well, if this procedure is even recommended for a ten-year-old bunny, what it entails, if it is painful ... or anything else we can learn.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that Miss Hoppy's visit to Tufts is a pleasant one and that they're able to help her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[Kirsten]

Oh Karen, I'm so sorry to learn that your beloved Miss Hoppy is so sick!

Sending lots of positive thoughts,

Kirsten

[DrKym]

Just a thought for Miss Hoppy, Karen you are all in our thoughts today!

[Kfamr]

I'm just seeing this for the first time (thank you Staci for directing me.)


Poor Miss Hoppy! Hope she gets better soon. :(

[Karen]

Thanks everyone. We saw the specialist at Tufts today. Nice guy - and Miss Hoppy didn't even try to bite him, which is a first. We have several options for Paul and I to discuss, and Dr. Joerg Mayer was very helpful and carefully explained everything, and even has a boy bunny that looks a lot like Miss Hoppy. He knew just how to pet and handle a bunny, and even massaged her face with one hand while listening to her heart - so his fingers were in chomping range, but she didn't feel she needed to, I guess.

[Cinder & Smoke]

We saw the specialist at Tufts today.

We have several options for Paul and I to discuss ...

... even massaged her face with one hand while listening to her heart -
so his fingers were in chomping range, but she didn't feel she needed to ...
(*CHOMP*) that is!

Sounds like da Bunny had a nice visit with the New Doc!
Being a Bunny Dad himself prolly helped a lot!

We'll say a Prayer or two that you Bunny Parents will make the BEST decision
for Miz Hoppy.

Give her a Welcome Back Home treet from all of us!

{{{HUGS}}}

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... hope the vet had some good advice for you regarding Ms. Hoppy. Hope nothing too drastic or invasive.

Good thoughts going out to Ms. Hoppy!

[Catty1]

Glad she was a good girl and the vet was such a "bunny person". Miss Hoppy deserves only the best!

I hope you have some good and viable options...I know you and Paul will do whatever is truly best for your little fluffy girl! :)

HUGS!

[chocolatepuppy]

Karen, I'll be keeping Miss Hoppy, you and Paul in my thoughts and prayers.

[crow_noir]

Wow; having a good vet can be so comforting in good times as well as the not so good times. It made me smile to know she'll be in good hands.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It's nice that she has a bunny dr that really knows and loves bunnies!!!
Prayers continuing here.

[Karen]

When we saw Dr. Mayer on Saturday, he presented us with several options. If we are going to proceed with any course of treatment, we first have to determine what the mass is. If it is a thymoma it would be treated differently than a thymic lymphoma, which can mean the cancer is more places in her body. So that was new information, we hadn't even known it could be anything other than a thymoma.

The first step, then, is to do a fine needle biopsy, guided by ultrasound, and determine which of the two it is. He said he's pretty sure it is a thymoma, but wants to know for sure.

If it is a thymoma, there are several different treatments for it, not just "surgery or nothing."

Surgery is one option, but it is invasive and traumatic - they'd have to crack her chest open. We were already shying away from even considering that, considering Miss Hoppy's age. Then Dr. Mayer said that doing the surgery isn't necessarily a cure. He had one bunny that had the surgery done, and in a matter of weeks, the tumor was back, and just as big. So there's no way we'd go that route - we want to make her MORE comfortable, not less. As my Dad said "She's just a widdle bunny!"

There are two kinds of radiation treatments to consider. There's the "curative" kind, which is more intensive, every day for up to a month. It uncomfortable, and can result in burns on the bunny's skin. It's supposed to "cure" the cancer, but there's no guarantee. There are other side effects. And it is several times more expensive than the next option.

The "palliative" radiation is more focussed, and Miss Hoppy would likely not feel a thing. Its goal is to shrink the size of the tumor considerably, so it isn't pressing on her heart, and so she can breathe better and more freely, her eyes won't be bulgy, and she won't be sniffly/sneezy. He has had good results with other rabbits with this treatment, had one that lived for three years afterwards - it just died recently, he doesn't yet know what from, maybe old age. While there are no guarantees with this either, he thinks she could live a couple more years. And one good thing is, if in a year or so she begins to have breathing trouble again, confirming the tumor has regrown, it could be done again, if we chose to. It would be maybe three or four treatments, a week or so apart.

The last option is just treating the tumor with steroids. This is the least expensive option, but, while it may temporarily shrink the tumor, it will get to a point, maybe in six months, maybe in two months, where it no longer works. Then the cancer becomes resistant, and more virulent, and is not treatable. The bunny doesn't last long after the prednisone stops being effective.

The good thing is that Dr. Mayer answered all our questions thoroughly and carefully. We asked "Is it even okay to give a ten-year-old bunny anesthesia?" And he said, "Some people would say "No, you cannot anesthetize a rabbit, they die." But that attitude is outdated by 15 years, and the science of anesthesia has changed a lot in the intervening time." He described what they would do, both for the biopsy/ultrasound, and for the radiation, is put a little bitty "oxygen mask" on her, and give her an inhaled anesthetic, so she'd just breathe it in, and remain still for the procedure. As soon as they stop the gas and remove the mask, she'd be right back to normal. Paul asked if, because the tumor is pressing on the heart, the radiation would damage the heart. Dr. Mayer explained very carefully what how the radiation effects the cells, and why there would be very little damage to her heart at all, small parts of her heart would be damaged, but that her heart would still function.

There are no guarantees with any of the procedures, but he has had very good results with the palliative radiation treatment, and said that's what he'd do if it were his bunny. (By the way, he has a little boy bunny that looks very much like Miss Hoppy!)

I have called, and we will schedule the biopsy, and will keep you all updated as to how that goes, and what's next.

I am trying to be as thorough as possible, because I know we have many bunnies and bunny owners on Pet Talk. Remember, this all started because she had a case of the sniffles that wouldn't go away.

Dr. Mayer did listen to her heart, (after telling her "now, stop grunting so I can hear this!") and said it wasn't just a simple murmur, her heart is working so hard it sounds like a machine more than a heart. My poor bunny.

The Foster Veterinary Hospital at Tufts' Cummings School for Veterinary Medicine does seem like a world-class facility, and we are fortune that it is less than an hour's drive away.

[Catty1]

Oh, it would be so nice to relieve the pressure on widdle Miss Hoppy's heart! She must be pretty healthy, all told, if her heart is working that hard and well.

I hope they can do the biopsy pretty soon.

I smiled when the doc told her to stop grunting! :) What does it mean when she does that, if anything?

Prayers going to Paul and you and Hoppy for only good things to come.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Bunny Doc >>>

http://www.tufts.edu/vet/facpages/mayer_j.html


http://www.tufts.edu/vet/vet_common/images/faculty_research/faculty/mayer_j.jpg



Wishing the BEST for Miz Hoppy, You and Paul!

[DrKym]

Miss Hoppy .............our whole house is praying......please be ok fpr you your mom and dad!

[Karen]

Oh, it would be so nice to relieve the pressure on widdle Miss Hoppy's heart! She must be pretty healthy, all told, if her heart is working that hard and well.

I hope they can do the biopsy pretty soon.

I smiled when the doc told her to stop grunting! :) What does it mean when she does that, if anything?

Prayers going to Paul and you and Hoppy for only good things to come.

Sometimes rabbits make little grunting noises when they are playing (she makes that noise when we are playing "toreador") or when they are angry. But even though I am sure she wasn't playing, that was the most polite she's ever been with a vet - usually she skips the grunt and goes straight to "bite first, ask questions later" mode.

He did say, except for the tumor, she is very healthy, very good lungs, her eyes are nice and clear, even though they are a bit bulgy right now, she's still "bright, alert and responsive" with just a little sign of aging along her vertebrae visible in the x-ray, teeth are good, nothing bad at all ...

[crow_noir]

I'm sniffly and teary eyed with joy at the possibilities "palliative" radiation brings. How unscary this seems to the slim options you thought you had.

*hugs*

Miss Hoppy, these nice humans are going to make sure you get better. Then again you already knew that didn't you? It's why you're being so nice to the doctor after all. :D

[DrKym]

Miss Hoppy our whole house says to get well............we love you and your Mom and Dad. Candles and prayers...............swift recovery little Girl

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that her biopsy goes well and that whatever treatment she receives will help her live a longer happy and comfortable life. I'll continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the update Karen, the palliative radiation option sounding very promising.

Prayers continuing for dear Miss Hoppy.

[critter crazy]

I am glad to hear that you seem to have a few options. I sure hope that it is a thymoma, and that it can at least be treated enough to give Miss Hoppy some more time with you, and the rest of us:)

[Rachel]

This does sound quite hopeful and we are sure that your decision will be the best one for Ms. Hoppy. Who knew there was so much that could be done for a widdle bunny with some big troubles.

[lizbud]

Wow, first of all, it sounds like Miss Hoppy is in very good hands & you
have been offered so much information. Best of luck to Miss Hoppy for
successful treatment & years of good health. :)

[Karen]

We have an appointment for Friday morning for the ultrasound-guided biopsy, and will let everyone know how that goes!

Thanks, everyone, for the prayers and support.

[Killearn Kitties]

We will be keeping everything crossed for little Miss Hoppy on Friday! No biting sweetie!

[DrKym]

Still praying.....and Miss Hoppy get well! you are worrying the Mama!

[Daisy and Delilah]

We're sending more thoughts and prayers out to Miss Hoppy and her loving family. :)

[beeniesmom]

I just saw this thread now. So sorry you are going through this.
Prayers for Ms. Hoppy.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way for Miss Hoppy and you all on Friday. The cats have paws crossed too!

[dukedogsmom]

I hope Miss Hoppy will have good luck on Friday. Hey, she's already got four rabbit feet :D

[Karen]

I hope Miss Hoppy will have good luck on Friday. Hey, she's already got four rabbit feet :D

And they are all firmly attached, and the back ones ready to *thump* at a moment's notice! ;)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Good luck for tomorrow HRH!

[pitc9]

Thinking of Miss Hoppy!

[Catty1]

Best wishes and prayers for tomorrow, Ms Hoppy girl! :)

[Karen]

Miss Hoppy and I just got home from her ultrasound/biopsy. She's still a little woozy, as they gave her a wee bit of Vallium so she wouldn't be scared of the oxygen mask. She's got a shaved patch on her side, which makes us realize how much of her size is fur!

We will not get the biopsy results until tomorrow. Dr. Mayer is afraid it might be the lymphoma, as when they were shaving her side, they found a lump, and he's worried it might be a lymph gland that's also affected. Hopefully it's not, as the thymic lymphoma is more difficult to treat than a simple thymoma. But we are not jumping to conclusions, and will see what he says when he calls tomorrow. There's a chance the labs won't be done tomorrow, but he did rush the slides to them, hoping for an answer sooner rather than later.

Thanks everyone for your prayers, when we know more, I will let you know, I promise.

[DrKym]

We will send extra prayers out for her tests to the least of the 2! Hope she feels less woozy soon.

[Queen of Poop]

Miss Hoppy, Karen, and Paul, I send you prayers and good thoughts. I hope the biopsy comes back with good news.

[gini]

Oh Karen, I know how worried you both must be. Immediate prayers are going out for Miss Hoppy - loved by all!!

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Ms Hoppy! Wishing for a treatment plan and a comfy and happy bunny! :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

She's still a little woozy,
as they gave her a wee bit of Vallium ...
so she wouldn't be scared of the oxygen mask.

Oh yeah ... "so SHE wouldn't be scared ..." :rolleyes:

More like to preserve their Finners and guard against *THUMPZ* from a Fiesty Bunny!

Glad everyone walked (and Hopped) away in one piece with all parts still attached ...
We'll send some Prayers for an easy-fix diagnosis.

How about a Bunny Treet, Mom?
;)

[sandragonfly]

whew.. I know you've had me check this thread few times but finally got to read all this through! ((karen))

miss hoppy, my old black floppy (chaya, now named minnie mu alison beaudelaire who's still alive as of today), my whole little ark and I are praying harder.. for the best news tomorrow hopefully. it's still great you've had those amazing years of fuzzloves - I can bet you you'll never can find anyone better than your loving mayors!....ehm thump me, servants I mean.

by the way, karen, how's your father dealing with this? I've always wished miss hoppy would let him land a finger (a love stritch) on her! everyone is in my thoughts..

[Kirsten]

Keeping Miss Hoppy in my thoughts...

Kirsten

[lizbud]

I'm glad Miss Hoppy is back home with you now. :) Will continue with
prayers for a good outcome on her tests. ((Hugs)) for you both. :)

[Karen]

The doc called already! And the good news is that it is NOT the thymic lymphoma, it's just a thymoma, which means it is just that one tumor, not systemic, and is easier to treat. So that's a relief.

Thanks, Dr. Mayer! He said he was going to rush it to the lab, methinks maybe he also told them this was no ordinary bunny? ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

It's just a thymoma,
which means it is just that one tumor, not systemic, and is easier to treat.
So that's a relief.

So ... are we gonna **Zapppp** it?

We can start roundin up Prayers as soon as you give the Word!

Have we passed *Good Bunny* Treets, yet?

[Felicia's Mom]

I will keep praying for Miss Hoppy's treatment.

[Aspen and Misty]

Glad to hear the good news!! I'll still be praying for you guys, please keep us updated.

Ashley

[Catty1]

WOOHOO! Best possible scenario!

The Prayer Pups do it again! Thanks, Phred!

'Course, all PTrs do a whopping great support line right along with 'em!


maybe he also told them this was no ordinary bunny?

Methinks Ms Hoppy gave him a look which communicated exactly that fact! :D

[Karen]

Oh, and Gina, if I hold Miss Hoppy, she'll let Dad give skritches, but right now I'm guessing she'll be avoiding being picked up for the rest of the day! He gives them by telephone sometimes. I just called Dad to update him, and he's also glad of the diagnosis.

[jenluckenbach]

I am glad that it is the more treatable thymoma. But did they speculate what that lump on her side could have been?

Many more prayers for a successful tratment.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh yeah! :::doing the happy bunny dance here::: :D

[chocolatepuppy]

Great! Good news! Miss Hoppy will be in my prayers. :)

[moosmom]

Miss Hoppy an "ORDINARY BUNNY"?? I think not!!

Miss Hoppy will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[Karen]

I am glad that it is the more treatable thymoma. But did they speculate what that lump on her side could have been?

Many more prayers for a successful tratment.

He said there was a possibility that the lump on her side was just a harmless fatty tumor, but that's why HE - the vet - was anxious to get the test results back. I have told everyone at Tufts that people all over the world are praying for my bunny, so that might have hinted at how special she is, but I think Dr. Mayer is just a bunny person - and he has a little boy bunny that looks a lot like Miss Hoppy, too!

[dukedogsmom]

Great to hear! See? I told you all those rabbit feet would be good luck.

[Karen]

Oh yeah ... "so SHE wouldn't be scared ..." :rolleyes:

More like to preserve their Finners and guard against *THUMPZ* from a Fiesty Bunny!

Glad everyone walked (and Hopped) away in one piece with all parts still attached ...
We'll send some Prayers for an easy-fix diagnosis.

How about a Bunny Treet, Mom?
;)

I delived the bunny treat on your behalf. She actually LIKES Dr. Mayer, her Tufts vet, but he is mindful that her little heart is working overhard right now anyway because of the tumor pressing on it. I cannot vouch for the safety of anyone else's fingers, though, and I know there were others involved in the process. She was perky for the treat, and seems back to "normal" except for the shaved patch on her side - and no, no pictures of that, she's embarrassed enough, thank you!

[gini]

I am just doing a huge BINKIE over here in relief and happiness! I am so glad the news is good news!

[kimlovescats]

Karen, I am so relieved that this is something treatable for our special Hoppy girl!!! :D

[DrKym]

YAY!!! I am so happy that Miss Hoppy can be treated and we will be treated to her Bunniness for years to come! Karen I bet you are so relieved!

[Karen]

YAY!!! I am so happy that Miss Hoppy can be treated and we will be treated to her Bunniness for years to come! Karen I bet you are so relieved!

There's no guarantee of "years to come," but we are relieved that it is the more treatable kind, and w will be able to make her more comfortable for her remain time with us!

[crow_noir]

All things considered... What wonderful news!!!! :D

Good luck on the test results for the lump.


The doc called already! And the good news is that it is NOT the thymic lymphoma, it's just a thymoma, which means it is just that one tumor, not systemic, and is easier to treat. So that's a relief.

Thanks, Dr. Mayer! He said he was going to rush it to the lab, methinks maybe he also told them this was no ordinary bunny?

...

He said there was a possibility that the lump on her side was just a harmless fatty tumor, but that's why HE - the vet - was anxious to get the test results back. I have told everyone at Tufts that people all over the world are praying for my bunny, so that might have hinted at how special she is, but I think Dr. Mayer is just a bunny person - and he has a little boy bunny that looks a lot like Miss Hoppy, too!

[LoudLou]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/LOUDLouieandTheBeans/LOUNURSE2.jpg

Hope Miss Hoppy is back to Happily Hopping around soon!

[Whisk_Luva]

YAY :D Great news :D

I thought I had posted on this thread but obviously not :confused: But Miss Hoppy was in my prayers since day 1 ;) And I will contunie prayers for her ;)

[Randi]

Karen, I'm so glad to hear it's "just" the thymoma miss Hoppy has, and that she's feeling perkier again. :) The palliative radiation treatment seems to be the right choice for her.

You have been very thorough, and it's good the vet is so skilled, and a bunny lover as well.

Fister and I are sending lots of good thoughts for a succesful treatment and gentle nose kisses to miss Hoppy.

Big hugs to you and Paul!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Karen, I'm so glad that the news was the lesser of two evils. I am keeping you in my prayers for more good news.

[ChrisH]

Good news. :D Prayers continuing for your sweet girl.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Good news indeed! Prayers continuing here for our special bunny friend!

[cassiesmom]

this is no ordinary bunny? ;)

Definitely not, she's extraordinary!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear the good news and I hope it'll be easily treated.:) She'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[Aspen and Misty]

I'm so glad to hear Miss Hoppy is happy and healthy and will be with you for many more years. She is a truly special, well loved bunny.

Ashley

[Hellow]

Glad to hear the good news! I am soooo happy that Ms. Hoppy will continue to be our mascot and will be alive for many years to come...

[Karen]

Well, she is ten years old already, so I am not sure she'll be around for "many" more years, but a few more at least would be great. And she's even taking her medicine like a good girl, too. That's my bunny!

I do hope she doesn;t have any side effects from the radiation.

[kimlovescats]

So she is definitely having radiation? I must have missed that part somewhere. When will they do this?

Miss Hoppy, GOOD GIRL for taking your medicine for mommy!!! :)

[Queen of Poop]

A great way to start a Monday, good news about Miss Hoppy!! :D

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Great news about Her Royal Hoppiness :D

an ordinary bunny indeed???............ :rolleyes:

[Karen]

So she is definitely having radiation? I must have missed that part somewhere. When will they do this?

Miss Hoppy, GOOD GIRL for taking your medicine for mommy!!! :)

We decided that that is the best course - the palliative radiation. She will start tomorrow at 10 a.m! And we will let everyone know how it goes, how often it will be, etc. I am excited at the chance to make her feel better. I know she won't live forever, even if I want her to, but at least we can hopefully shrink the tumor considerably, so it isn't affecting her little heart so much, and she'll be able to breathe better as well.

[DrKym]

More prayers sent...... and Karen I wish you many more years with her, was never a Bunny fan till your girl stole my heart.

[lvpets2002]

:) More Bunny Prayers & Huggss being sent.. I just know you will feel so much better Miss Hoppy very soon..

[Randi]

Karen, I'll be sending positive and healing thoughts to miss Hoppy tomorrow, it will be at 5PM here, so I should be awake. ;)

It will be SO good that she can breathe easier. :)

Good luck with the treatment!

[jenluckenbach]

Many prayers for her first radiation treatment tomorrow.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way from me too!

[Catty1]

Prayers for a safe and good first treatment.

I know the vet said there might be slight damage to the heart...but he sounds like the kind of guy who will do EVERYTHING he can to avoid that.

Miss Hoppy is in the best hands - yours and Paul's and the vet's!

And God's, of course (by any other name you believe). :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Duncan sends his love and hopes your first treatment goes well

[sasvermont]

Lots of fuzzy love and wishes coming to you from Vermont.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that everything goes well today :)

[Karen]

Thanks everyone. We are home now after the first radiation treatment. The oncology vet said she thought Miss Hoppy was in remarkably good shape for her age, except for the thymoma, of course. Miss Hoppy is still somewhat woozy from the anesthesia, and so is relaxing in the living room. When she was first coming out of the anesthesia, the vet put some hay down for her, and she immediately started bunnying it down, so quick the vet said "Hey, slow down, girl!" and Miss Hoppy just kept munching away.

The oncology vet said Miss Hoppy's breathing should improve markedly by the end of this week at the latest. We will be going next Tuesday for her second treatment, and they will take new x-rays then to see how much it has shrunk, and then we get to wait two more weeks for the third-and-final treatment.

They were impressed by how bright and responsive my girl is. I told her, as I told Dr. Mayer, that people all over the world were praying for my bunny, and that she is much loved by many.

And if Miss Hoppy doesn't groom the marker off her skin, it won't take as long next time.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Glad she did so well. We could have told her how bright she is!!! :D Loved by all of us for sure!!!
Prayers continuing here!!!

[Whisk_Luva]

I am also glad she did well :)

Prayers continuing for the cutest little bunny :D

[Catty1]

Yay! I hope she is more comfy very soon!

Wake up, little rosebud! :)

[jenluckenbach]

And if Miss Hoppy doesn't groom the marker off her skin, it won't take as long next time
tee hee hee. She did not want to be dirty! :) :D

I am so pleased by all this good news. Can't wait for the xray to see the thymoma SHRUNKEN!

[DrKym]

I am so Thrilled to hear this! WTG Miss Hoppy!!! :D

[caseysmom]

So glad miss hoppy is feeling well after her procedure. Please give her a gentle hug.

[Lady's Human]

Miss Hoppy, the marker is SUPPOSED to be there for the time being. Be a good bun and leave it alone. (Of course, I'm telling this to a bunny who is AFAIK still convinced that computer cables are meant to be bunny food)

[Karen]

So far so good, but I think she's still tired from the big procedure earlier in the day ... But the wobbliness from the anesthesia has worn off, so that's a good thing. I will go deliver some nose=pats for all of you.

And no, Lady's Human, computer cables aren't exactly food - they simply MUST be cut and moved away from the wall. Now.

The rubber/plastic covering on tool handles? Now THAT's food - ick - Paul thinks maybe it's like chewing gum or something, but I can't taste GOOD, can it? The tool box is kept shut and where she cannot get at it.

[HorseDreamer101]

Karen I hope they find a way to cure it for your poor Miss Hoppy :)

[Freedom]

Yes, Miss Hoppy, you are feeling better aren't you? Nibbling away at the hay, cleaning up that marker spot. Prayers that you continue to feel better, and better and better. Nose rubs coming to you sweetie!

[anna_66]

Karen I haven't posted but I have been keeping up with this thread.

I'm so very glad to hear that your sweet bun bun girl is doing well and I hope the treatments do the trick for her:)

[Vermontcat]

More happy healing thoughts for sweet Miss Hoppy! :D
Give her a bunny hug from me. :)

[crow_noir]

Best of luck that this works, and in future treatments. What a lucky girl getting all these prayers! :D

As for chewing on things you shouldn't, and their flavor... *blush*... I used to be rather addicted to the soft plastic caps from high quality mechanical pencils. I think that's why i don't have any clickies besides the basic Pentel refillables. ...So who am i to judge bunnies with a penchant for tool handles? Still... Naughty bunnies!!! No swallowing plastic bits!


So far so good, but I think she's still tired from the big procedure earlier in the day ... But the wobbliness from the anesthesia has worn off, so that's a good thing. I will go deliver some nose=pats for all of you.

And no, Lady's Human, computer cables aren't exactly food - they simply MUST be cut and moved away from the wall. Now.

The rubber/plastic covering on tool handles? Now THAT's food - ick - Paul thinks maybe it's like chewing gum or something, but I can't taste GOOD, can it? The tool box is kept shut and where she cannot get at it.

[AbbyMom]

Happy healing thoughts on the way for Miss Hoppy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that everything went well and I hope to hear some good news about her soon.:) She'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[lizbud]

I am hoping there are no bad effects from the first treatment & Miss
Hoppy sails through the rest of them too. Keeping her in my prayers.

[ramanth]

Lots of luck with the treatments! Sounds like the first one went well. :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Good girl little Miss Bunnyface :D Your fan club is right with you

[Karen]

She seems a little more active today, though it is also a little bit cooler today. She is eating and grooming herself ... seeming like herself. I have only heard her sneeze once today so far.

[dukedogsmom]

Karen, that's great to hear! Good thoughts continued for Miss Hoppy.