Chippy's got a lump (benign cystic teratoma.....extra ingrown mammary gland)

[JimD]

It's like she's going into some kind of shock.
She's okay one minute...and totaly out of it the next.

She seems comforted by the warm blankets from the dryer.
She drank a lot just a bit ago on her own.

She's like a grumpy old horse with colic.., but I've been able to keep her moving when needed.

I'm off to the backyard with a torch to see if I can find some dandelion greens.
It's almost midnight...the neighbors will think I'm daft!

 

[Pipp]

Remind me.. Is she on antibiotics?

I hate it when they look 'shocky'.

(And the neighbors will KNOW you're daft).



sas ray:

 

[juliew19673]

Come on Chippy! Thinking of you guys now - hoping for the best.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Oh no. How is she now Jim? Do you have an emergency vet open that can give her sub q's?

Keep her warm like you're doing. Got any pain meds in case she's in pain?

ray:Hard!

 

[JimD]

I was able to find a good handfull of greens, and Chippy ate at least a half dozen good size leaves.
I had to hand feed them for the first few, but then she ate the rest on her own.
She drank a bunch of water...nibbled on some hay....pooped & peed all over the run...and then flopped.

She's looking better, but very very tired.

Maybe a reaction to the steroids?

She's got access to the run for as long as I can stay with her.
I hooked up the laptop so I can use it in the bunny room.
I put my bedroll down in the run, and Chippy's made herself rather comfy on my pillow.

It's gonna be a looong night.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Oh, thank goodness, Jim, I was so worried. Glad to hear she's eating/drinking on her own, great sign!

Come on, Chippy! Stay feelin good for Dad!

I've not used any steriods, but, sure, I would think it could be.

Thinking of you guys.

 

[LuvaBun]

Oh Jim, this is so scarey .

Praying hard for you and Chippy ray:

Jan

 

[juliew19673]

Stick with her Jim, I'm sure she is getting "ALOT" of strength from you being there. Wish we could all hold a big 'ol slumber party with Chippy right now so that he would know we were all championing you both - but will do so from my home to yours!

 

[JimD]

She seems to be resting comfortably for now.

I gotta get some sleep, too.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Best of luck, Jim with Chippy! Keep us posted.ray:

 

[cheryl]

Jim,you and Chippy are in my thought's

:hug:

 

[Raspberry82]

Oh my goodness. I'm glad you're doing your best to take care of yourself while going through this. It's so hard to not obsess in these situations!

Prayers for both of you.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Thinking of you guys, Jim! Hope Chippy is okay.:hug:

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

How's Chippy? I'm so worried about you guys.ray:

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Oh Gosh, Jim! I know you must have been frantic last night. I hope she's done well overnight and both of you got a bit of rest.

Jim, you are so kind hearted and caring towards your bunnies..... it really warms my heart to know you were there for her all night on the bed-roll and even shared it with her! (well, she shared it with her! )

I'm thinking of both of you and praying for her to return to good health.

 

[Jenk]

Jim,

I wasn't online last night and am so sorry that I've not remained up-to-speed regarding Chippy's situation.

I am worried for the both of you, but I know she'll pull through if the Universe deems it right. I also know that your presence lends her strength and that the two of you share an amazing bond.

I'm keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers. ray: Please tell (yes, verbalize) to Chippy that she has a whole arsenal of RO members' pulling for her full recovery and that we, too, send her our love. :hearts: (There's no such thing as too much love. )

 

[slavetoabunny]

How is Chippy today? ray:ray:ray:

 

[Maureen Las]

ray:ray:ray:

 

[JimD]

Greetings!!!

Chippy's doing much better!

It was a long night and I thank eveyone for keeping me company.

I finally went to sleep arounf 3:30am....after I was sure Chippy was resting comfortably.
I had to get up at 5:30a to go to work, but woke up with such a nasty headache that I decided to call in and take the day off.

Chippy did a half-hearted "breakfast dance".... it was more interest than I've seen from her in 2 days!!
She ate 2 pieces of papaya and then went back to resting.

I took a bunch of Tylenol and crashed for another6 hours.
When I got up I found Chippy eating hay, she had eating most of her breakfast, drank some water, peed, ....
AND THERE WAS A SMALL PILE OF POOPS IN HER LITTER PAN!!!!

I think she's going to be okay and I'm checking on her often to make sure.
I'm not sure why or what happened.....but it sure was an intense ordeal for both of us.

I took a few pics last night....

Chippy-gurl suggled in warm blankies..

Fluffin' Daddy's bed....

The "Slumber Party"...

 

[Jenk]

JimD wrote:

Chippy's doing much better!

When I got up I found (her) eating hay, she had eating most of her breakfast, drank some water, peed, ....
AND THERE WAS A SMALL PILE OF POOPS IN HER LITTER PAN!!!!

:bunnydance::yahoo:arty:

I'm amused by the third photo, Jim. There are bunnies everywhere! Wish I could have such a slumber party! Heck, I wish that I could handle so many bunnies, but my heart might give out from their medical scares. :shock: