Smitten

[pla725]

Smitten again is experiencing hind quarter paralysis. Paralysis is really the wrong word. She can move her legs but can't stand up. She is eating and peeing and pooping. I did have butt bathe her and will have to do it again. I'm not sure if it EC. If it is then it is slowly taking it's course.

I did start her on tri-sulfa and metacam. I can't afford a vet right now. My care credit account is frozen. Long story. I guess if things get worse I will have to take her and make some kind of arrangement.

 

[naturestee]

:tears2:

ray:

 

[pumpkinandwhiskersmom]

Thinking of Smitten and you. ray:

 

[pla725]

Thanks. She doesn't appear to be in distress at this time. As long as she is eating and is alert I will do everything I can for her.

 

[pla725]

Gave Smitten a butt bath as she was very messy. I think she enjoyed it. She is still eating and such. Still can't hop. If she doesn't get better I will have to figure out how I'm going to pay for a vet visit.

 

[Maureen Las]

Hopefully she will stay well enough for you to figure out how to get some $$; a chronically sick bun is an expensive enterprise..

 

[pla725]

I know that for a fact. I spent close to $3000 Simon and am close to that for Smitten.

 

[pla725]

Smitten is laying on the floor eating a carrot and hay. Go figure. I'm not sure how much time she has left but I'm making sure she is comfortable.

This really tearing me up inside. I can see her slowly wasting away.

 

[pumpkinandwhiskersmom]

I'm so sorry that she's not doing well for you. We'll keep Smitten and you in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[pla725]

Thanks. It's really hard to go through this a second time. This time I know what is going to happen. It is just a matter of time.

 

[pla725]

Smit is still hanging in there. She is eating up a storm. She still can't get up on her hind legs but manages to crawl around fairly well. I'm not sure what is but I know I do need to get to a vet. Just the money issue isholding me back.

 

[Pet_Bunny]

I am sorry you are in a very tough situation. Please get better Smitten. ray:

 

[pla725]

I starting to wonder about this. She has some of symptoms of EC. I know what the symptoms of EC look like having lost a rabbit to that disorder over two years ago. He was actually Smitten's first companion.

The reason I wondering if this could something else is that she is grooming herself and her partner. Sawyer gets the spots she can't reach. Smit also has shown some signs of wanting to stand up.

I'm calling the vet tomorrow. I'll work something out. Even if I have clean kennels and walk dogs.

 

[Maureen Las]

Is smitten walking on tip toe or dragging herself?

I agree that you need the vet again
unfortunately

 

[pla725]

She is actually crawling. She was hopping and once she got tired she would drag her legs.

I called Dr. Briscoe at the University of Penn. Waiting for a return call.

 

[Maureen Las]

I had a bun with spinal arthritis that dragged herself on one side and developed a bad pressure sore
that's why I asked
that is a big concern

 

[pla725]

I'm concerned about that too. I check her daily for any pressure sores and scolding. I have to find some bedding for her.

 

[pla725]

Smit is quite the trooper. She tolerates her butt bath well. I did notice the start of some skin breakdown in one spot. I applied vitamin E. I tried laying her on the opposite side but she would have none of that. I can't wait any longer to get her to the vet. The vet at Penn hasn't called me back. I'll try someone local. I have a couple of choices. This sucks.

 

[pla725]

I worked out a deal with the rescue I volunteer for. They will help with the vet bill. I also adopted Smitten from this same rescue.

 

[cheryl]

I thought about Smitten a lot over the month's and wondered how she was doing..had been catching up on what has been going on with her.she really is a little trooper.

It sound's like you got a good deal there with the rescue...

Cheryl