Denver, my bun bun is sick!

[ChrisH]

Oh, sas. I haven't posted before but I have been popping in to see how Denver's doing and hoping (saying a prayer too) that he would get better. I am so, so sorry.

[sasvermont]

I just can't do it. I hope he appreciates how much anguish this is causing me. He is trying so hard to hang in there, so I guess I will too. Sorry for the alarming message earlier.

I am just not that tough.

Ugh x 1,000,000

[ChrisH]

sas, I'm glad you're keeping on hanging on with your boy. {{hugs}} Prayers on the way.

[Vermontcat]

Sas, I'm so sorry to hear that Denver still isn't feeling well.
Hang in there, hopefully he will improve soon.
I'm sending hugs your way, let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

[sasvermont]

I was just reading posts from other forums and also from the rabbit friendly sites on the net, and a few have mentioned that sometimes bunnies catch a bug that stays with them the rest of their lives. Bunnies, in general, do not have a long shelf life, so it isn't a long term (relative) ... I am feeling ok about watching him struggle....for the time being.....

I have a garden this summer and Denver really enjoys all the lettuce and herbs and for no other reason, he is eating up a storm.

I am not sure why I decided to call the vet - to make the dreaded appointment, but it felt right at the time..... I suppose I was feeling horrible about his breathing .... He also has begun to "slobber" down the front of himself..... I wonder if there is a bunny nursing home for him? Oh, yes, its here!

I am sure I am not the only person who has made the appointment and then changed her mind....... Again, forgive me for the alarm, only to have cancelled it.

Off to the bunny.....I hear him now.....it sounds like he is sucking air all the time..... like a suction cup noise.....not pleasant!

[zippy-kat]

I couldn't reply to your "alarm" as I wasn't sure what to say; I could feel the deep hurt in your post. It saddened me to know "we" were losing Denver, and more so that he was losing his struggle with the illness.

I'm still saddened that he isn't 100% but quite glad that he's still around for you to share. Many blessings of health and hoppiness to you both!

Get well, sweet Denver!

[Blue Dragonfly]

owww i know what that it like. only recently i was about to ring the vet and get my baby scruffy (guinea pig) put down. when i checked in the morning though, she had already passed away.

It was strange though. she had cancer under her chin so you could see it or feel it until it was too big. her strange breathing noises triggered me off. she wasnt in too much pain, because she was still chirpy and hungry. she must have passed away quickly.

angel, one of my other guinea pigs has cancer on her cheek. she is old, so surgery would not do much to extend her life. she doesnt seem to care about it at all though. it is huge, but because it is not internal, it is fine. maybe it is just some kind of a growth, not cancer. or the cancer is just not spreading. the only time she had a problem with it was when her sister dutchess bit her and she hit the cancer. must have nerves going through it cause she squealed so load i heard it from inside and came running. it was bleeding a little but i stopped it. if it starts causing her to be in pain or uncomfortable, i am taking her to the vet to be put down. i have never had to do it with any of my animals.

it would be a haard decision, because life just seems so sacred, but you dont want them to suffer either. I know when boof got sick, we all honestly thought he was gonna die. i still dont believe that he is alive sometimes. you have no idea how sick he was. seriously, it must have been a miracle, God must have heard our prayers. i just keep thinking, what if... the same thing happened to another one of my pets, but i put it down first. argh i hate it.