My bunny RIO isn't well...

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kattymieoww

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 £100 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

1/23/111:52 PM

BazMember VIP10 years

Awwww Katty

1/23/111:52 PM

Former Member

katty, what about the PDSA? They might be able to help? x

1/23/111:54 PM

RexiMember 10 years

Katty

Hope it all works out ok

1/23/111:55 PM

Former Member

Oh katty

- I hope he's ok.

1/23/111:55 PM

Dame_Ann_AverageMember VIP10 years

1/23/111:56 PM

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

1/23/111:57 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Me too sprout..vet bills are outrageous the first one was 30 quid for the consultation,meds made it up to £57.00 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.

1/23/111:58 PM

DirtyprettygirlthingMember

aw Katty...

I know how much they mean to you....

1/23/111:58 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

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.

1/23/112:02 PM

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?

1/23/112:02 PM

Former Member

Poor wee man

- hope the PDSA can help Katty.

1/23/112:03 PM

Former Member

Reference:

It's extortion, I know, they are part of the family and it's as if these people don't realise that

1/23/112:04 PM

Yogi19Member 10 years

Aww Katty, I'm sorry to hear that.
Get well soon, Rio.

1/23/112:05 PM

Former Member

Yeah, as others are saying Katty, try the PDSA. Hopefully they can help

1/23/112:05 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

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.

1/23/112:07 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Thanks all.

1/23/112:12 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

There was bloke there with his cat and the nurse came out and said to him "That's £113.00" 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..

1/23/112:36 PM

CosmopolitanMember 10 years

Sorry to hear about bunny, Katty and I hope he perks up soon.

1/23/112:39 PM

stonksMember

Awww hope he gets better soon....

1/23/112:44 PM

DirtyprettygirlthingMember

Reference:

"That's £113.00" 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 £120.

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

1/23/112:46 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

The blooming rabbits are my nieces'.I will state when they go ,I will stick to my small pets .My budgie and my hammies.

1/23/113:08 PM

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.

1/23/113:19 PM

brisketMember Memoriam

I hope the situation soon improves katty.
Good wishes to you

1/23/113:24 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

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.

1/23/113:34 PM

Former Member

I hope you can get the PDSA to see your poor bun, and he picks up soon Katty

1/23/113:35 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Warning to folk...don't buy bunnies unless you want to spend loads of dosh on them!

1/23/113:39 PM

ScottyMember 10 years

Sorry to hear this katty.
I hope he gets better soon.

1/23/114:00 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Yes ,be careful of pet insurance ..the buggers don't want to pay out! We were quoted £8.00 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.

1/23/114:09 PM

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

1/23/114:22 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

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!

1/23/115:14 PM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

Har and off goes "Jake " the hammy in his ball,,trundling off round the room..

1/23/115:25 PM

~Lee~Member

Katty I hope you get him sorted,I know you love your furry friends.

1/23/115:27 PM

lalMember

I hope Rio is feeling better this morning..

1/24/1112:56 AM

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

1/24/111:40 AM

Former Member

hope you manage to get it sorted Katty

1/24/111:52 AM

Yogi19Member 10 years

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 *"

1/24/112:16 AM

MargueritaMember

Katty I am sorry to hear Rio is not well I hope he gets better soon

1/24/112:23 AM

kattymieowwMember 10 years

I've got him booked in at the PDSA tomorrow morning,fingers crossed they'll be able to help.

1/24/116:27 AM

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