Miss Hoppy's Health - New picture

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 09-11-2007, 12:11 PM

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

**Karen** · 09-11-2007, 02:30 PM

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** · 09-11-2007, 02:57 PM

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.

**dukedogsmom** · 09-11-2007, 10:22 PM

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.

**jenluckenbach** · 09-11-2007, 02:58 PM

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

**Donnaj4962** · 09-11-2007, 03:47 PM

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** · 09-11-2007, 04:33 PM

Miss Hoppy will continue to be in my prayers too.

**koxka** · 09-11-2007, 04:35 PM

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** · 09-11-2007, 04:38 PM

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** · 09-11-2007, 05:21 PM

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

**crow_noir** · 09-12-2007, 08:32 AM

*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** · 09-12-2007, 08:48 AM

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** · 09-12-2007, 10:16 AM

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** · 09-12-2007, 12:15 PM

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.