My furry best friend Hocus Pocus, is about 3 years old. We found him wandering the streets of our busy neighborhood 2 years ago. While we tried very hard to find his family, no one claimed him. He came to us potty trained and full of joy with lots of affectionate love. We feed him Timothy Hay, Premium Food, the occasional parsley or kale treats and lots of water.
Sadly, a few weeks ago I noticed a lump under his chin. He wasn't behaving differently, but it seemed a little sensitive to the touch. Upon the visit to the Vet, we learned he had a dental abscess. While I owned many bunnies when I was younger, this was the first I heard of how serious a problem this could be. I quickly learned from our Vet that it's hereditary, and that rabbits lack the enzyme to fight the bacteria off. So, the Vet suggested anti-biotics to start. We did the anti-biotics, but the lump grew back in a few days.
After another chat with the Vet, we learned more details about the chronic nature of this issue and how difficult it can be for the bunny. While he is still happy and eating well, he's starting to grind his teeth a little. But, by all appearances he is still his happy go lucky self.
Based on the last Vet conversation, we're looking at a $700 vet bill to try to fix him up - she says "if we are lucky" and a 2 month open suture that will need daily treatment. She said beyond that, it could get very expensive and that he may not get well regardless and complications will likely set in. If we don't do anything nature will take it's course. If we do, it could put him in more pain and we'll lose him anyways. (this was not encouraging to me at all)
We are heartsick over this, I have tears in my eyes as I write this and don't know what to do. Do we move forward with surgery, or wait it out - or let him go to greener fields. Any thoughts would be so greatly appreciated.
Sadly, a few weeks ago I noticed a lump under his chin. He wasn't behaving differently, but it seemed a little sensitive to the touch. Upon the visit to the Vet, we learned he had a dental abscess. While I owned many bunnies when I was younger, this was the first I heard of how serious a problem this could be. I quickly learned from our Vet that it's hereditary, and that rabbits lack the enzyme to fight the bacteria off. So, the Vet suggested anti-biotics to start. We did the anti-biotics, but the lump grew back in a few days.
After another chat with the Vet, we learned more details about the chronic nature of this issue and how difficult it can be for the bunny. While he is still happy and eating well, he's starting to grind his teeth a little. But, by all appearances he is still his happy go lucky self.
Based on the last Vet conversation, we're looking at a $700 vet bill to try to fix him up - she says "if we are lucky" and a 2 month open suture that will need daily treatment. She said beyond that, it could get very expensive and that he may not get well regardless and complications will likely set in. If we don't do anything nature will take it's course. If we do, it could put him in more pain and we'll lose him anyways. (this was not encouraging to me at all)
We are heartsick over this, I have tears in my eyes as I write this and don't know what to do. Do we move forward with surgery, or wait it out - or let him go to greener fields. Any thoughts would be so greatly appreciated.
) and i gave 60€ alltogether for the vet. She is realy cheap and a great vet.
