Bam-Bam is not well

[MsBinky]

Ugh.

As you already know, Ashton passed away in the middle of the night absolutely unexpectedly. Now Bam-Bam is looking off.

Bam-Bam did get quite depressed when Wiggles passed. I had to syringe him food, pedialyte etc.

Right now he has munched on some hay. However, he is sitting in a corner, refusing to come out, and refusing treats. I haven't seen him drink so far.

My worry is, how do I tell the difference between him being sick and him being sad? He gets very attached to his mates, and it's twice in about 6 months he loses his pal. However, I also don't know what killed Ashton. There was no sign of anything, I had them both out with me the night before. It was suggested that it was genetic. I will be e-mailing the breeder shortly. I just don't know what to do right now.

I'll be honest, I am not exactly in the position to take him to the vet's in the immediate circumstances though I can have it worked out quickly.

I wanted to add:

When the boys were out. They both munched (ok pigged out)on romaine lettuce and hay. I gave about 6-7 big leaves for both of them. Bam-Bam eats faster than Ashton as for some reason, I had noticed that Ashton was always missing the food. Kind of like he was near-sighted or something. He wasn't so bad with lettuce but it would take him a good while to find a treat compared to my other buns. I was supposed to post about this but it was too late.

I haven't really noticed anythign on his body really. then again... I didn't really have the strength to check him out yet i just boxed him quickly and then ran to my room to cry so... I guess I will need to check. He is dirty though but he was lying in the litterbox and since he'd spray, well it wasn't so clean.

Just thought maybe it could help something...

 

[Flashy]

Aw hun, not what you need, at all.

I don't know how you would tell the difference between grieving and being ill. If it was me then I would probably take him to the vets, but I understand that thats not possibleright now, so I would just say maintain him as best you can until maybe you can get to the vets?

Here if you need me

x

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Poor Bam Bam :cry2 I hope he's not sick... Sorry I don't have much to add, just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and Bam Bam a lot and I really hope Bam Bam starts feeling better soon. This must be so hard for him (and you of course!). Maybe Bam Bam and Annabel could become buddies?

 

[MsBinky]

This is going to sound really awful selfish and it is, but I was hoping to keep Annabel bonded to me like she is now. She's really my special bun in that sense. Maybe in the future I would bond how with a bun but right now she is happy, and I am happy.

As for Bam-Bam, if he really wants a mate, I would be willing to take him on a bunny date at the shelter and let him pick out a bun himself. I just don't know right now. Then again, maybe sense will find me and tell me to let Annabel and him bond. Bope.

Right now, I have made the decision to put him in my bedroom for the time being to keep an eye on him. It is a small cage but I will let him roam the room so hopefully he will get better. I will have to disinfect his NIC condo thoroughly anyway.

 

[Flashy]

Keeping him in your room is a good idea.

Also, as hard as it will be under these circumstances, try and be calm around him, don't worry, or stress or anything, even if you are. It might be he is a sensitive guy and is picking up on your stress as opposed to losing Ashton.

 

[polly]

Hey Soph :hug:not a good time for you:cry4:

I'm thinking you could be right Ashton was a broken magpie? (i think thats our colouring not sure if its teh same with you) but because he is a light colour it could have been a possibility

With Bam Bam have you tried giving him a stuffed toy?? it does seem to give them some comfort have done and seen it done a couple of times and it has helped the surviving bun. Maybe give him some more attention if you can it is nice for you to have some bunny cuddles and him too.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Have you taken him to the vet?

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Oh no, definitely not what you need right now. Maybe he is just sad. Try giving him a stuffie, see how that works for him.

 

[Flashy]

Hows he doing today? How are you doing?

 

[MsBinky]

Hi everyone,

Bam-Bam is in my bedroom so I can keep an eye on him and disinfect the condo thoroughly etc. He is doing so so. He isnibbling and drinking though and no signs of illness. He is munching but he's not "gobbling" down like he usually does. He did throw himself at the veggies last night though so he is going for what he considers "too good to pass up" Lol.

He is munching on hay, drinking normally. He left more pellets than usual yesterday but as I am typing this he is sitting in front of his bowl and munching away. He is a little more quiet but I think he is just sad to lose his buddy yet again. He's a very social bunny so it's not easy on him. I gave him a dose of critical care yesterday to keep his flora balanced while he goes off and on with his food but I think he is doing well enough.

He might also be pouting because he is feeling stuffed in this small cage. Unfortunately, I dont have the space to do otherwise for now. I just want to make sure he knows I am around etc. I spend most of my day in the bedroom and I will be letting him run around this afternoon. I just wanted to give him some quiet time for now and really take the time to analyze his behaviour.

I am witholding contactbetween him andAnnabelfor now because I don't know what happened and not taking any chances at this point. However, I'd really like to see if he perks up at the sight of another bunny. See if he's really just sad. What do you guys think?

 

[naturestee]

I think it would be a good idea to let them meet once you're sure he's not sick. Oberon helped Fey so much when she was depressed about Sprite's death. And Myheart's Patrick cheered up a lot when he met Luna (his bunny buddy had died just a few days before).

 

[trailsend]

Obviously it's impossible to really rule out there isn't a physical problem, but it really sounds like he is depressed and grieving from the loss of his bunny buddy, just as much as you are, if not more in some ways. Poor fella. I think having him your room close to you isa good thing. Of course continue to keep a close eye on him as you are, and watch his drinking, eating, pooping. I agree it's O.K. to let Annabel & him meet, but only once you are sure he is not sick with something. If you are sure he's not, give it a try.

:hug:to you & the buns.