He's been off his grub the last five days or so...so two vet vists with injections to stimulate his gut,painkillers and further meds to try and get his gut moving again.I've been on my hands and knees chasing him round the room waving parsley,cabbage etc at him.He is eating but not enough,he won't touch his hay,which is an important part of a rabbits diet,,,sigh.He's getting on ,he's nearly 7.The vet suggested teeth problems,however you can't look at a rabbits back teeth without knocking them out.I've spent nearly ÂĢ100 this week on him..I just don't have the cash for more treatment.
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Former Member
Oh dear Katty I hope he comes through this
Former Member
katty, what about the PDSA? They might be able to help? x
Katty
Hope it all works out ok
Hope it all works out ok
Former Member
Oh katty - I hope he's ok.
Former Member
Awwww, hope the bunny is ok, it's so worrying for you. Try Slinki's suggestion or see if your vets will allow you to use a budget plan to pay for the treatment
Good luck xx
Good luck xx
Me too sprout..vet bills are outrageous the first one was 30 quid for the consultation,meds made it up to ÂĢ57.00 the second one was follow up consultation 20 quid plus meds ,total 37.00...sigh..I'm now applying for housing benefit as my niece has now moved into a flat with her boyfriend.I may qualify for the PDSA .Hope my bun hangs in there.
aw Katty...
I know how much they mean to you....
I know how much they mean to you....
The thing with rabbits is they can't go long without eating,their guts will stop working properly.Cats and dogs etc can go along ok without eating for a good while.He's still bright in himself and is probably getting enough to keep him ticking along.I've been all over the place sourcing dandelion leaves,a great natural food,he's munching them,alas this bad weather has done for them a bit.
Former Member
Katty, it's been a while since we've had companion animals and a lot longer since I used the PDSA but they may provide emergency treatment on the basis of a receipt that you have handed in Housing Benefit forms.
Blue Cross and RSPCA also provide free treatment. Where abouts are you?
Blue Cross and RSPCA also provide free treatment. Where abouts are you?
Former Member
Poor wee man - hope the PDSA can help Katty.
Former Member
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Me too sprout..vet bills are outrageous the first one was 30 quid for the consultation,meds made it up to ÂĢ57.00 the second one was follow up consultation 20 quid plus meds ,total 37.00...sigh..I'm now applying for housing benefit as my niece has now moved into a flat with her boyfriend.I may qualify for the PDSA .Hope my bun hangs in there.
It's extortion, I know, they are part of the family and it's as if these people don't realise that
Aww Katty, I'm sorry to hear that.
Get well soon, Rio.
Get well soon, Rio.
Former Member
Yeah, as others are saying Katty, try the PDSA. Hopefully they can help
I'm in Glasgow Veggie,and there is a PDSA place ten mins away,we used to use it when my Brother was alive ,he qualified as he was on income support.Mostly for my nieces wee hamsters,I will phone them tomorow to see what they say.
Thanks all.
There was bloke there with his cat and the nurse came out and said to him "That's ÂĢ113.00" he went off his nut,it was blood tests..he stated I've been to vets before but this is outrageous! Maybe I'm going to the wrong vets..
Sorry to hear about bunny, Katty and I hope he perks up soon.
Awww hope he gets better soon....
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"That's ÂĢ113.00" he went off his nut,it was blood tests..he stated I've been to vets before but this is outrageous! Maybe I'm going to the wrong vets
no that sounds about right. My dog had to have blood tests a couple of years ago.. just basic diagnostic tests... full blood count, U&E's etc.. cost about ÂĢ120.
I too think the PDSA will help you Katty... I know they operate on a "show us proof of benefits" thing (I took my rat to them many years ago)... but I think they will help you on the basis you have a claim going through... and even if you didn't I reckon they would point you in the direction of other charitable funding that could help
Fingers crossed xxx
The blooming rabbits are my nieces'.I will state when they go ,I will stick to my small pets .My budgie and my hammies.
Former Member
OMG Katty you poor thing and your poor little bunny. PLEASE apply for help from the PDSA, and I do hope he is better soon. Vets fees take the piss. We have insurance for our pets but it costs quite a lot and it doesnt cover innoculations, worming, flea tablets, nail clipping or general check ups or anything. We have had pets insured for 10 years now and never claimed, but you can bet if we didnt have it, one of them would become really poorly. Your bunny is 7, and that is quite old-ish, so hopefully, he can withstand the illness/treatment.
I hope the situation soon improves katty.
Good wishes to you
Good wishes to you
Yea he's 7 in March so he is an old boy.Most rabbit sites etc state your doing ok to get them to 8.However some breeds can live to 10/12.Man it just so annoys me.He's been no trouble for years.The little gurl Cleo is the trouble.I've spent over three hundred on her and she's just nearly four.
Former Member
I hope you can get the PDSA to see your poor bun, and he picks up soon Katty
Warning to folk...don't buy bunnies unless you want to spend loads of dosh on them!
Sorry to hear this katty.
I hope he gets better soon.
I hope he gets better soon.
Yes ,be careful of pet insurance ..the buggers don't want to pay out! We were quoted ÂĢ8.00 a month for each of the buns,,,same as a cat/dog etc....sigh, and as stated that does not include jabs etc and basic stuff.
Former Member
Katty, isn't that the way with any insurance though? they're bloody quick to take it off you, though not so quick to give you what you want
So true Sprout.If it gets down do the nitty gritty cost wise etc..the lad hasn't cost nuch in 7 years.The girl has sevenfold! Hah!
Har and off goes "Jake " the hammy in his ball,,trundling off round the room..
Katty I hope you get him sorted,I know you love your furry friends.
I hope Rio is feeling better this morning..
Former Member
Katty, I had a quick look around the smaller treatment charities I remember from my animal rights days to see if any of them had a clinic in Glasgow but couldn't find anything - sorry.
Hope you can get it sorted. Hugs for the bunny
Hope you can get it sorted. Hugs for the bunny
Former Member
hope you manage to get it sorted Katty
Katty, I had a look at the PDSA website and you should qualify if you are claiming Housing Benefit.
"To qualify, pet owners need to:
- Live within the defined catchment area of a PDSA PetAid hospital or practice service.
- Be receiving either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit *"
Katty I am sorry to hear Rio is not well I hope he gets better soon
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