R.I.P. Peter

[pla725]

I took Pete to the vet around noon because I noticed he was looking very poorly. He was hunched over and looked very tired. Well of course my regular vet wasn't on I felt I couldn't wait until tomorrow. The vet on duty knew nothing about rabbits. Theycouldn't even get a blood sample. I asked for metacam. They wouldn't give it to me.:banghead

Okay I guess I will have to wait tomorrow. Guess again. Half way home I said to myself and to Pete screw this I'll see if Dr. Aumiller can see him right away. They had to check first and called me back. Good thing. Poor Pete had an abcesses in his two front bottom teeth. He is on baytril and metacam and critical care until Friday. He will have an X-ray then.

I was so wrapped up in my own personal issues and Smitten's problem that I failed to notice that Pete was doing poorly. ullhair:

 

[Becca]

Oh gosh thats not good please keep us updated xxx

 

[trailsend]

Oh my - I would want to strangle that Vet. This kind of behavior drives me nuts. It's like when one Vet wanted to put one of my senior dogs down because apparently an abcess that popped up overnight was cancer, and she was going to die within three days... really it was a tooth infection, and after the tooth was removed and she was on meds for it, everything was fine. I am so glad you were able to see the other Vet and get Peter taken care of. I hope he starts to feel much better - poor fella.

and it's O.K. you are getting him taken care of now, that's the main thing.

 

[juliew19673]

Well you did notice it and took care of it - so I don't think you have anything to feel bad for.. Hope Pete starts to feel all better soon..

 

[slavetoabunny]

I'm so glad the other vet could see Pete right away. I'm sure the poor boy was in pain. I hope he get better fast.

 

[pla725]

I'll speak with my regular vet tomorrow and let her deal with this. She also the medical director. I can understand that the other vet isn't that familiar with rabbits but to not have access to information to help in this urgent situation is ridicolus (pardon my grammar and spelling, I'm tired). They missed the slobbering (so did I). I was focused on the GI statis which was the symptom of something else going on. What annoyed me the most was that he was in distress and they wouldn't even give me some metacam. I was close on the dosage amount. The vet tech looked and mefunny when I told her the dosage. Her response was "Oh we don't give cats that much". Whatever. Anyway, I will discuss this with Dr. Snyder. At least I had options. I would even driven an hour to get treatment.

Pete did eat some spinach and hay. That is encouraging. I will give some critical care in a little bit.

 

[pla725]

Sorry forgot this part. They didn't even think he was in pain! He was in obvious pain - grinding teeth and changing positions to get comfortable. Hello!!

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

pla725 wrote:

I can understand that the other vet isn't that familiar with rabbits but to not have access to information to help in this urgent situation is ridicolus (pardon my grammar and spelling, I'm tired).

First off, I am so sorry you have yet another sick bun.

Secondly, as far as not having a book or something-Exactly! When Angel was sick (thought it was stasis) and I had no choice but to take her to the non-rabbit savvy emergency vet, he at least went by a book, then consulted with her regular vet, which they can do by phone-anytime:?.

I'm glad you'll be seeing the regular one tomorrow. Best of luck with Pete.

 

[pumpkinandwhiskersmom]

How's Peter today? Thinking of you...ray:

 

[pla725]

Dr. Aumiller called this am to follow up. I missed the call as I was in the shower. I called back and left a message stating he looked a little better and he was eating a little. Still not looking great. He runs everytime I get near his pen. I can't blame him.

 

[LuvaBun]

Poor little guy. Keeping him (and You) in my thoughts and prayers

Jan

 

[canela_2004]

I am sorry you had to deal with that doctor. Glad your boy got the meds he needed. Hope that he and Smitten feel better soon.

 

[pla725]

I did tell my vet about what happened yesterday. I'm going to continue his treatment with Dr. Aumiller. I told her that. Matter of fact, I might be switching vets. I'm giving it due consideration.

 

[pla725]

Peter is definitely feeling better. I know he is because he was kicking the crap out me when I picked him up to give him his meds.

 

[LuvaBun]

Great news - thank goodness for bunnies with attitude! When they get it back, you know they are doing better

Jan

 

[pla725]

I gave him some pumpkin to see if he will eat it. He has been eating some greens and hay.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Pete isn't doing well? How is he?

Keep us posted here.

 

[pla725]

Peter gave up his fight with his infection early this morning. I'm on my way to the vet now to get him cremated. I'm just drained. More later.

 

[LuvaBun]

OMG, I didn't expect this! I thought he was going to fight it and be OK. I am so, so sorry :sad:

R.I.P. Pete, you will be missed

Jan

 

[TinysMom]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you don't mind but I put the RIP on the forum title so folks would know as soon as they saw it.

I wish I had words of comfort but I think nothing I could say would replace your rabbit. I am so sorry though for your loss.