As Whisky's health and condition gradually deteriorate, the rare moments of what was once normality become delights. The head-butts and paw-punches that show me there's still a bit of fight in him, the bugging me for carrot sticks when the feelings of resentment in him subside enough to want to be in the same room as me. It's strange how experiencing such simple joys can bring you to tears though.
For Whisky, there are other highlights in his day. Having exhausted most of the healthy options and being at a point where we just want him to eat something, we have given him complete control over large parts of his own diet.
"This breakfast muesli is pretty good but it could do with a tastier topping than pro-biotic powder... Do we have any carrot and apple sprinkles? Bring the big jar. And leave it."
Sounds like the best thing to do,xxx Rachel
ReplyDeletewe alo did this with Parsley - who strangely mostly chose - parsley and dandelions. We also eventually took him off everything except Baytril - as everything else seemed to make him miserable and we decided the results weren't good enough to merit it. Baytril just 'held' the infection without actually doing anything to cure it - but at least HE felt ok in himself. I would give him the sprinkles if thats what he wants . . .
ReplyDeleteHis current list in order of preference (how far down the list he will go is often a good indicator of how he is feeling that day) is:
DeleteCarrot (grated on a plate or thin sticks if I poke them directly into his mouth)
Carrot tops
Chudleys mix (though sometimes just the little biscuits and dried carrot pieces)
Parsley
Dill
Dried dandelions
Other dried plant stuff
Grass (but only straight out the ground, not picked)
Junior SSS pellets (sometimes)
I still put regular SSS pellets and Protexin pellets on his plate, but he doesn't touch them.
We once had a bunny going through a rough patch, but she ate papaya tablets like candy.
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ReplyDeleteSweet baby Whiskey, you get yourself well. Make ol' B-HV count out some very large, but very specific number of sprinkles.
ReplyDelete*Sends pumpkin and hugs*
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. He had some more good times yesterday, pottered about the garden trying/pretending to nom grass and then later sat being stroked while I read to him. He also got in a few grumpy head-butts while I tried to dry off his tail! Today was supposed to be his CT scan but it was called off at the last minute (we'd already driven around 45 minutes in the direction of the vets when they called), vet is off sick, so we will have to wait another week for that. His weight is dropping rapidly though. Might try mixing some carrot and apple baby food in with his syringe food to see if he eats more! We'll just have to see how he goes.
ReplyDeleteThe very not-so-fun stage of being a bunny slave. :( Vibes for you and your baby boy.
Deleteoh no - another whole week! cant anyone else do the CT scan?
ReplyDeleteWe are here, and we are with you both, every step of the way.
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