Abner's Eye

[pla725]

No word from the vet. I'll make an appointment for a follow up since she hasn't responsed back to me. I think the eye is starting to bother him. I had him at an adoption event last night so I don't know if that irritated it more.

 

[trailsend]

The Vet was going to talk to a Specialist right? Hmm... Good idea to make another appointment, if the medicine she gave you is not responding by now, it's not working, and he needs something else. I feel like they should be checking in with you, but I have no idea why, my Vet never does lol.

 

[pla725]

I'm on my way to vet. Abner definitely is in pain. He flinches when I touchhis earor the area around the eye.

 

[pla725]

Dr. Duggan said that Abner's eye wasn't any worse or any better than last week. She and I both feel it is an abscess. She has been trying to get in touch with the Ophthamologist or rather his associate to have a biopsy done. She gave him a shot of Pen G at my request. I don't think the Baytril was doing anything. He is not in pain. He just didn't want me to touch him this morning. Little bugger.

 

[trailsend]

I hope Abner is feeling better and not sore. The poor fella. Yes a biopsy is a good idea... You should have seen even a little improvement on the other medication so obviously it wasn't helping, especially if he was in pain. I hope you are able to get the biopsy done soon.

 

[pla725]

I made an appointment with a vet ophthamlogistsuggested by Dr. Duggan. The appointment is for next week. The earliest appointment I could get for the evening.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

ray:

 

[mouse_chalk]

Poor Abner I'll be thinking of you guys and wishing you good luck for the appointment next week!

Jen xx

 

[MsBinky]

Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Give the lil guy a nose rub for me please

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Wishing you the best. Please let us know how the appt. goes.

 

[pla725]

Here's the not so great news regarding Abner's eye. Dr. Clinton, the eye specialist, examed the eye and his diagnosis was that it a vasculary mass. The redness is from blood vessels forming to feed the mass or tumor. He also stated the Abner has no vision. I figured as much since Abner nipped me a few times when I put my hands in his pen.Dr. Clinton recommends removing the eye.

 

[pla725]

Anyone have any experience dealing with a situation like this. I really could use some feedback.

Abner doesn't appear to be in pain. I want just make sure this doesn't get any worse. He is very friendly and easy to hold.Someone already put in an adoption application on him. I hope thisdoesn't impact his chance at getting a forever home.

 

[BSAR]

I had something like that happen to one of my does. We put terramycin in it and it didn't work. We never took her to the vet though as it seemed not to bother her. We ended up selling her though.

We did have someone at fair look at it once and was told she would be able to show (by some kid that thought she was very smart) and then was told later by her mother that they had never seen something like that and she would just get DQd so we had better take her home.

 

[mouse_chalk]

I'm sorry to hear it wasn't better news about Abner :hug:

I'm afraid I don't have any experience whatsoever in this area, however I do know of someone whose rabbit had her eye removed (I believe due to an abscess but can't remember exactly), and the rabbit has gone on to live a very happy healthy life with the remaining eye...



Also, BUMP! for anyone else who may have better advice! :bump

Jen xx

 

[trailsend]

If it is a tumor I would agree the eye should be removed. I have dealt with similar situations in dogs - but not rabbits. I hope it does not affect his pending adoption either, but if the eye has been damaged and is causing pain (and could get worse) taking it out is definately what needs to be done.

Maybe someone who has dealt with a similar situation will be of help, maybe Randy.

 

[MiaP]

I'm so sorry to hear about Abner's eye--I had no idea it was so serious


It is hard to know what to do if you can't tell for sure if it is painful, isn't it?

Hugs to Abner from me!

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

I'm so sorry it's not better news. I've no experience with this either.

Randy? Any ideas?

 

[timetowaste]

This does not make me happy!! I really hope someone comes along that has had experience with this. Unfortunately, in this world, I am sure it will affect his adoption. I wish I lived closer, I would take him in a heartbeat as soon as this is all resolved and give him a comfortable life. This is just sad. Poor Abner...he needs some love from a forever home.

pla, would you be able to keep him maybe? At least he knows you and wouldn't have to readjust after something that traumatizing.

Also, does he have vision in the other eye? I wasn't clear as to if he is completely blind or if he is just blind if the red eye.

Tracy

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I'm so sorry

We have not had this with a rabbit but we did have it with apony. It didn't go well.

 

[pamnock]

I'm sorry to hear the news that it's a tumor Most certainly the eye will need to be removed. I've seen many animals do well with eye removal (pony, horse, dog, rabbits).

Pam