He's doing fine(touch wood) still not really eating the bunny munch,he's now decided he likes the hamster's munch! He's eating veg okay,broccoli,carrots spring greens etc.He has his big old fat neck dewlap back so I'll give him what he wants no matter what bunny sites say etc.(he won't eat hay).
old boy is 8 next month,in human years about 80.
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Good news Katty,as long as he's eating the hamster munch I'd give him it,good enough for hamsters good enough for Rio eh.
That's good news, Katty.
Mind you Mr.Jinks the budgie still lands on his head and tries to hump it! 
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Mind you Mr.Jinks the budgie still lands on his head and tries to hump it!
Can you buy Bromide for budgies?
Gawd knows! he's the same age as the bunny.He just loves to land on his back and wander about,when he gets to poor old Rio's head he starts his ..ahem! display etc. I've just chased him off for umpteenth time.
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Gawd knows! he's the same age as the bunny.He just loves to land on his back and wander about,when he gets to poor old Rio's head he starts his ..ahem! display etc. I've just chased him off for umpteenth time.
Yay! Well done Rio 
I'm really pleased he's doing so well!
I feed my elderly but lively bunnies a cranberry & something single pellet mix from pets at home, it's for mature wabbits. They also have the herbage hay with dandelion in, the vet said these alone will provide them all the nutrients they need and anything else wasn't vital.
I sometimes give them veg but limit that so they don't get upset tummies, and one of them likes to eat bird food off the floor level feeder 
They also go nuts for carrot biscuits treats, they get one each a day 
I'm really pleased he's doing so well!
I feed my elderly but lively bunnies a cranberry & something single pellet mix from pets at home, it's for mature wabbits. They also have the herbage hay with dandelion in, the vet said these alone will provide them all the nutrients they need and anything else wasn't vital.
I sometimes give them veg but limit that so they don't get upset tummies, and one of them likes to eat bird food off the floor level feeder They also go nuts for carrot biscuits treats, they get one each a day Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Mind you Mr.Jinks the budgie still lands on his head and tries to hump it!
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Originally Posted by Slinkiwitch x:
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Mind you Mr.Jinks the budgie still lands on his head and tries to hump it!
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Should rename Mr Jinks Kirk!
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Pancakes~:
Yay! Well done Rio I'm really pleased he's doing so well! I feed my elderly but lively bunnies a cranberry & something single pellet mix from pets at home, it's for mature wabbits. They also have the herbage hay with dandelion in, the vet said these alone will provide them all the nutrients they need and anything else wasn't vital. I sometimes give them veg but limit that so they don't get upset tummies, and one of them likes to eat bird food off the floor level feeder They also go nuts for carrot biscuits treats, they get one each a day
I'm really pleased he's doing so well! I feed my elderly but lively bunnies a cranberry & something single pellet mix from pets at home, it's for mature wabbits. They also have the herbage hay with dandelion in, the vet said these alone will provide them all the nutrients they need and anything else wasn't vital. I sometimes give them veg but limit that so they don't get upset tummies, and one of them likes to eat bird food off the floor level feeder They also go nuts for carrot biscuits treats, they get one each a day Oh yea and I give him the wild bird feed mix too.Which is basically the seed heads of various grasses whatever he eats he gets...it's keeping him alive.Oh he loves fresh dandelions,alas in short supply this time of year.I'm going to be so upset when he "goes".The vet stated if he's peeing more than normal.he is a bit,it might be his kidneys failing.
However i just think he's lazy and can't ne arsed to hop onto his litter tray so pees on the newspapers I have laid in front of it.sigh!
It's years since we had bunnies as pets, Katty but I still remember one of them being very partial to Madeira cake Not quite what was specified as a dietry requirement... but he lived to a ripe old age of 7.
As for correct diets, we did similar as you when our dog got old. All the health kicks in the world wasn't going to stave off the inevitable so we fed him like a king. He'd always been given the best, but when he became finicky in his old age we went with it.
Cosmo that is what we think for old Rio Bunny! He is an old boy and I want to keep him happy.|||||||||||||||However if he was suffering I would be straight to the PDSA! asap..
awwww Katty... I was really really worried that this was going to be a sad thread...
but its not!!
Good old Rio!
I can imagine how you must be feeling though Katty... I've just had a taste of it myself with the dog... I know you must be trying to prepare yourself for the inevitable.. But its so nice to hear that he's in good health at the moment... and even better to hear that you are indulging him in his twilight years...
He's a lucky lucky bunny...
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Gawd knows! he's the same age as the bunny.He just loves to land on his back and wander about,when he gets to poor old Rio's head he starts his ..ahem! display etc. I've just chased him off for umpteenth time.
..now that made me laugh....and just remember katty, the vet might say its his kidneys but everyones bladder gets old..he might just be at his Tena age....
Good news Kaffy, we shall have to make Rio our forum mascot 
I think Funky Budgie should be the mascot....
Lets have a poll
How old is Rio? Can see see a picture?!
Glad he is doing well lovely bunnies
Sadly Rio died yesterday morning..whahh! 
he was fine not ill,though elderly.I was awakened at 6 am.with him screeching in distress,he then collapsed and died about five minutes later,horrible.I can only think of a stroke or heart attack,poor bun,we buried him in the garden.
Rio was eight,an old boy.
oh Katty... I am so sorry. I know how much he meant to you xxxx
Oh katty, i am so very sorry
I am so sorry to hear poor rio has gone Poor bunny xxx You gave him a lovely life
Well I'm not sentimental usually but when it comes to pets/animals,I'm a gibbering wreck. I hope there is an animal heaven,they bloody deserve it more than us that's for sure and Rio will be united with his wifey bun Cleo who passed last April. RIP bunnies ...Binky free.....!
Aww katty Rio has been part of your life for a long time. I do understand your sadness. I am sure Rio is happy now reunited with Cleo
Oh, that's sad Katty, but I'll bet he had the best life possible with you
Oh no, I'm so sorry Katty - it's horrible for you, but as has been said, he had a wonderful life with you
Aww, I'm so sorry Katty, I know how much you loved Rio.
As others have said, he had a great life with you and now he'll be reunited with his wifey bunny Cleo.
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Sadly Rio died yesterday morning..whahh! he was fine not ill,though elderly.I was awakened at 6 am.with him screeching in distress,he then collapsed and died about five minutes later,horrible.I can only think of a stroke or heart attack,poor bun,we buried him in the garden.
I am so sorry katty
Thanks all,It'll take me a bit of time not to see him slobbing on the carpet by the TV ,his fav spot.Oh and Mr Jinks the randy budgie will miss him too.
Ochh katty, really sorry .
Oh Katty.........so sorry to see this news.
I have wrecked his cage etc..and I don't want any more bunnies! My heart says maybe,my brain says no! Rabbits are complicated creatures,they come with their own health problems etc.People, please don't even think of giving baby bunnies etc as presents at Easter time,alas they are the most dumped pets.Bunny rescue centres are overwhelmed with them.
I would never dream of giving any animal as a gift. Find it rather odd to be honest. Take care of yourself katty
Ta Skylark,but it's a shame that big pet chains "Sell" rabbits as a gift at Easter time etc. Folk see a small fluffy cute bunny,that maybe grow into a big old buck bunny like Rio did,he was half a stone at one point when younger.
Originally Posted by kattymieoww:
Well I'm not sentimental usually but when it comes to pets/animals,I'm a gibbering wreck. I hope there is an animal heaven,they bloody deserve it more than us that's for sure and Rio will be united with his wifey bun Cleo who passed last April. RIP bunnies ...Binky free.....!
I am exactly the same! I can't even watch the adverts on telly for the animal charities without getting choked up. I can watch all sorts of gore & destruction in films if its people.. but any animal distress & I have to insist we turn over (that includes nature programmes)...
Lassie is a huge no no for me... & I wouldn't even contemplate watching Marley & Me