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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / July 2008Rufus Update 6/29
I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the urine from his body. no urine burn at all yet. and he's been doing fairly well with his cecals too. he's learned to turn around to eat them. I weighed him tonight... he's down to 8#7oz. he used to weigh 12 pounds at his highest. there were some days i thought it was time. even made a phone call for help to get an IV Cath in, but the phone was busy. i gave him more pain meds that time and he seemed more comfortable within an hour. His breathing is very raspy, wet sounding. his mouth smells rotten, but the damn boy is still eating fairly well! it takes him a bit longer, but what the heck, his teeth are really bad, and he has draining pus going everywhere. As soon as there's discomfort i can't control with pain meds, i'll help him on his way. He spent alot of time in my arms tonight. we watched a movie. he seemed very comfortable. i was massaging him. when i got to the big feet, he spread his toes wayyy apart in delight! he has some watermellon tonight. as did the rest of them.... Milton is SUCH a mess when he eats his salads or ANYTHING for that matter. but with the watermellon, he looked like a girl with lip stick! Imagine these pictures, but in pink! http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1105154920044584601lwbakm http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1105154951044584601unmODl Milton has ALWAYS been a messy eater - i just don't get how he can get lettuce to be so messy! watermellon is more understandable. Rich will be visiting soon - he's on the road now. i told rich i can't make any promises that Rufus will still be alive when he gets here in mid july, but we would do our best. If Rufus needs to goto the bridge before rich's arrival, then we will have a drink to our camping buddy! (hell a drink if Rufus IS still alive too! hee hee) so we are hanging in there. i know his quality of life isn't good at all, but he's still enjoying alot of things too. so we keep going day by day. That's all for now. Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton You have done a good job on Rufus. He is lucky to have you around. ((((((Rufus))))))) Petrina <roniebunny@aol.com> ???????:43297f64-591d-4029-bddc-d8d47122003a@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com... >I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter > box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton Glad Ruf is still with us! That lettuce looks a bit past it's due date! Cocoa would get moisture on his chin that I always had to dry off. But he had black fur, so I couldn't tell if it got green.  SignatureGod Bless, Arlette, Cocoa & Brownie in heaven (See us here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/11393346@N02/ Need a vet? Click here <http://www.rabbitvet.net> For Cocoa's body sling vids Click here <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cocoa3c> Oh trust me, it's not past the due date - i think he's like a cow - chew it, chew it again, chew it a third time. Ok - now we can swallow! Blahhh Ronie > That lettuce looks a bit past it's due date! Oh, I see, so he chews it but doesn't actually take it in, so it gets to be like lawn mower sludge?? Man, that is a mess. Do you chop it up in small bits? That might help. I had to do that for Cocoa in his last few weeks. SignatureGod Bless, Arlette, Cocoa & Brownie in heaven (See us here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/11393346@N02/ Need a vet? Click here <http://www.rabbitvet.net> For Cocoa's body sling vids Click here <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cocoa3c> Milton dear, You're beautiful - ask Mommy for a napkin with dinner. Cathy >I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter > box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton Continued joy and comfort for Rufus.Maybe you could give him some mint fo that breath! Glad to see some pictures of Ling and Milton, Milton i almost just like Liza in looks. Except for the green chin that is. Carl Liza and Jodie - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutpets.com/group/alt.pets.rabbits More information at http://www.talkaboutpets.com/faq.htm We all send our love! Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter >box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] >Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton > thanks for letting us know he is still around. Take care (of him and yourself) Els >I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter > box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton Your little guy is a fighter, Ronie. He's very lucky to have you to take care of him. Rhonda > I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter > box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton I may have missed the latest news. Hope all is well. Richard >I can't believe that boy is still around. He doesn't use his litter > box anymore - so i'm using the faux sheep skin to help wick away the [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Ronie, Rufus, Ling and Milton |
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