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!

[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.

[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