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Delartful Bears Nov 30, 2006

Hi Heather,

Not sure how I missed this post  :doh:   I'm not a vet, I've been a bunny owner (and breeder/shower for many years) so I have some experience with buns.  While I've never had anything like that happen to one of my buns, I have had it happen with a cavy.  What often causes it can be spider bites - and sometimes they can get over the bite, and the legs heal.  My cavy died soon after I found him like it   

Good luck - I hope the other leg sorts itself out.  Also, make sure you're not feeding her too much lettuce (actually stay clear of that and cabbage - bad for bunnies)

Danni

Michelle Helen Nov 30, 2006

Kim wrote: I say a little
prayer about them in my heart that is something like, "please forgive me.
but thank you for teaching me." pets forgive us so much it breaks my heart.
But making the experience into a lesson, I honor them & give it value, &
because of them I don't repeat the mistakes, & every animal that's come
after is better off for what I've learned.

Oh Kim: I love that little prayer....For I think you are right about animals being very forgiving. I think if you do what you think is right in your heart, they know you are trying to help. And I learn everyday from mistakes...

You are a wise woman!!!

Bear Hugs to you

Michelle

toadbriar Nov 30, 2006

Wow, I am soo touched everyone.
I apprecate hearing your stories of what you had to do, and how you feel about those choices now. It has really helped me see it from all angles.

Daphne, I can't believe a vet would do anything to make money and not help an animal. There are all kinds of nasty people out there.

Thanks for not thinking I'm some sort of evil monster. Sometimes you just need to hear it from other people.

Update on the bunny.......
Yesterday, I went home to really check her out. I flipped her on her back and rubbed her legs and now it seems as if one is working again, so I'm glad I didn't make any decision right away. She was quite dirty underneath from dragging her butt, so I gave her lower end a bath and that seems to help even more.

So is so full of life, and is cruising around the whole basement for now. She's eating well and seems very alert, so I'm going to give it a few days. See how the legs heal. Then I'll take her to the vet to see what can be done.

It's hard to have pets, they don't live nearly as long as I would like them to.

So I'll keep you posted. Please know your kind words of encouragement help more than you can know.

Oh, and Daphne, I would totaly burry my bunny and visit her, you're not crazy at all!!!

YAAAY!!!!

Apple slices for that tough girlie   

Dilu Nov 30, 2006

I'm sorry Heather, its never easy to have a fur baby go ill and need intervention.  No you are not cruel.  Sometimes the ultimate compassion is exactly what you are contemplating.

Best wishes to you while you make your decision.

dilu