StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Dec 30, 2018 0:55:07 GMT
I have a dog who had both eyes surgically removed a few years ago. He feels so much better and is so happy. They stitch it up and it just looks like hes got his eyes closed. Recobery was minimal and he learnedto get around quickly. He used a halo for a whole and now just listens for my commands. I cant imagine a bunny would be much worse.
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StephDRebel
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Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
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Post by StephDRebel on Dec 30, 2018 0:56:06 GMT
After surgery there was no care. I just put ointment on it for a few days and he had pain pills but he only took them for a day.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Dec 30, 2018 0:57:01 GMT
Nothing offensive at all!! I know he’ll have an amazing quality of life. I really am just concerned about potential complications. (if this even gets to be my decision at all) Just the term, "one-eyed" is offensive to a lot of monocular people. I cringe when I hear that terminology & I'm not a snowflake. That being said, I hope that his eye can be saved with good medication. I've had an enucleation at age 13 (due to a traumatic accident) and that alone wouldn't have impacted my life. It was the subsequent 40 surgeries and unusual rejection of everything that caused hardship. The removal of his eye will be pretty painless and there's not much to do after that. Good luck and thank you for saving this adorable baby! I’m so sorry — I certainly meant no offense by it. I can change the title. I wasn’t being flip, just stunned and shocked. I’ve been bursting into tears over this all day long.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 0:57:01 GMT
My sweet dog developed a tumor in her eye when she was about 8 years old, so the eye had to be removed. She did amazingly well after the surgery and didn't have any problems. In fact, it only took her a few days after the surgery for her to be back to her normal self. Like others said, the area was stitched closed and it didn't take long for her fur around the area grew back. She lived a for another 2 years (Bernese Mountain Dogs tend to have a short life span), My wonderful vet told me that the two most common surgeries he does are enucleations (removal of the eye) and leg amputations. While every surgery has some chance for complications, he told me that these surgeries are very straight forward. I hope you're able to work things out. The bunny will adjust quicker than you'd imagine. Good luck to you all! Coming from a human who endured an enucleation at age 13, thank you for explaining it. Honestly, it's not too hard for the majority of people and pets to bounce back from this surgery (as bad as it sounds).
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Post by Outspoken on Dec 30, 2018 0:57:57 GMT
Just reading, eye drops and antibiotics should heal the ulcer c The advice with it, in addition to applying 4x a day, were to “also pray for a miracle” so I’m sticking with the antibiotics. And not anticipating a miracle. Then I will pray for that, too. Does the vet know that the bunny isn’t “officially” yours? If you told them your option (owner says euthanize but you would rather not), maybe the vet will work a deal with you to help you out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 1:01:20 GMT
Just the term, "one-eyed" is offensive to a lot of monocular people. I cringe when I hear that terminology & I'm not a snowflake. That being said, I hope that his eye can be saved with good medication. I've had an enucleation at age 13 (due to a traumatic accident) and that alone wouldn't have impacted my life. It was the subsequent 40 surgeries and unusual rejection of everything that caused hardship. The removal of his eye will be pretty painless and there's not much to do after that. Good luck and thank you for saving this adorable baby! I’m so sorry — I certainly meant no offense by it. I can change the title. I wasn’t being flip, just stunned and shocked. I’ve been bursting into tears over this all day long. That's okay... Now you know! I wish you the best with this and if you have questions, you could message me. Between my experience and DDs vet experience, we could answer questions. He'll be fine and I promise it won't hurt him. He'll adjust quickly!
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MissChris
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Jul 14, 2014 0:46:04 GMT
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Post by MissChris on Dec 30, 2018 2:27:21 GMT
I’m so sorry — I certainly meant no offense by it. I can change the title. I wasn’t being flip, just stunned and shocked. I’ve been bursting into tears over this all day long. I really hope you're able to work this out with the original "owner" as well as financially. My vet assured me that I would be bothered more by the surgery than my dog, and he was right. After the surgery was done and I took my girl home, I realized that my worrying and fear of the surgery was unwarranted. In my dog's case, the tumor in her eye had already taken away her sight, so she didn't have any problem adjusting to the loss. I too will be praying that surgery isn't needed and that everything works out for your bunny.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Dec 31, 2018 18:43:59 GMT
Woah... I called the vet and the estimate for the surgery is just under $1700!! That is before 13% tax.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 31, 2018 18:52:15 GMT
Sorry I haven’t read through the responses - but our cat had an enucliation and was totally fine after. Also they originally said the cost was going to be $1500 but when we balked they brought it down to like $700
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Dec 31, 2018 19:00:50 GMT
Sorry I haven’t read through the responses - but our cat had an enucliation and was totally fine after. Also they originally said the cost was going to be $1500 but when we balked they brought it down to like $700 I had a quasi-stray cat who had terrible wounds to her feet in November and the estimates were insane for that... I asked about price reduction, etc and was told I could take out a loan. In the end I simply opted not to do some of the things they wanted to do, they would not do anything to help. And I was shamefully blatant about not being able to afford their initial estimate.
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Post by rahnee on Jan 1, 2019 8:10:22 GMT
Can I suggest trying some antibiotics first? Our rabbit developed an abcess behind his eye. It was a mess. We took him to our local vet and she was unsure how to handle it and thought surgery would be the only option. We tried eye creams etc and nothing helped. She ended up referring us to a rabbit specialist. They xrayed, confirmed the abcess and put him on what was expected to be a lifetime of weekly antibiotic injections. After 3 or 4 it was gone so we held off on the antibiotics and it has never come back.
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anniebygaslight
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Jun 28, 2014 14:08:19 GMT
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jan 1, 2019 8:56:26 GMT
We had a rabbit many years ago who was attacked by a magpie and he ended up having an enucleation. I am afraid it was all too much for him and he dies within the week. In all honesty, I would have him euthanised. Kinder in the long run.
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Post by guzismom on Jan 1, 2019 14:04:59 GMT
My dog, after a long process of spending $$$ on grafts, drops, treating infections, etc. finally had his eye removed. I will say that if I had known THEN what I know NOW, I would have had them take the eye out with the first problem (which was an abrasion that went all the way through the cornea).
He does fine with one eye!
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flute4peace
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Jul 3, 2014 14:38:35 GMT
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 1, 2019 18:14:11 GMT
What is the cost for having him put down? Perhaps the owner would contribute that amount and you could pay the difference?
And I think contacting the rescue group for assistance is a great idea!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2019 18:14:56 GMT
What did the bunny rescue say?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2019 22:18:08 GMT
Ashley: Thank you for changing the title. Maybe it taught some Peas a new word.
As fax as $1700 for the surgery, wow!! There has to be a resource out there to help you out. I asked DD and she said that many vets will do it for free but you'd have to surrender the bunny. Maybe a GoFundMe would help out? You're doing an amazing thing by taking him in to begin with! I hope you get financial help with this and that he does well with the surgery (if he needs it).
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jan 1, 2019 23:21:48 GMT
Contact a bunny rescue. They may have the funds to help. I just emailed the most local one I could find to ask for assistance. Thank you for suggesting it. We got Fanta from Rabit Rescue (.ca) I’m a big fan.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 0:09:56 GMT
Can I suggest trying some antibiotics first? Our rabbit developed an abcess behind his eye. It was a mess. We took him to our local vet and she was unsure how to handle it and thought surgery would be the only option. We tried eye creams etc and nothing helped. She ended up referring us to a rabbit specialist. They xrayed, confirmed the abcess and put him on what was expected to be a lifetime of weekly antibiotic injections. After 3 or 4 it was gone so we held off on the antibiotics and it has never come back. He’s currently on a round of antibiotics now. Poor little guy has gone from running to see me when he hears me, to running away from me when I try to pet him. He’s even got a bit nippy, so it’s become stressful.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 0:10:54 GMT
What is the cost for having him put down? Perhaps the owner would contribute that amount and you could pay the difference? And I think contacting the rescue group for assistance is a great idea! I was going to ask the teacher to donate the cost of euthanasia to his surgery, but $160 or so is not much help towards $1900
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 0:12:28 GMT
What did the bunny rescue say? No funding help available for me, but she did say that if he is surrendered to them he will receive all the medical care he needs. It seems like a great group, and I feel very relieved and confident that he will have a good home, even though it won’t be here.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 0:15:28 GMT
Ashley: Thank you for changing the title. Maybe it taught some Peas a new word. As fax as $1700 for the surgery, wow!! There has to be a resource out there to help you out. I asked DD and she said that many vets will do it for free but you'd have to surrender the bunny. Maybe a GoFundMe would help out? You're doing an amazing thing by taking him in to begin with! I hope you get financial help with this and that he does well with the surgery (if he needs it). He is a lovely little creature, and it’s important to me that he is well taken care of. I’ve looked for funding help, as has his owner, and so far there is nothing available that we qualify for (programmes to help disabled people, abused women, etc). At this point it is looking extremely likely that I will surrender him to a rabbit rescue group and he will receive whatever care he needs and will be very well taken care of. It breaks my heart a little, but I feel it is the best option and a responsible compromise.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 0:17:07 GMT
I just emailed the most local one I could find to ask for assistance. Thank you for suggesting it. We got Fanta from Rabit Rescue (.ca) I’m a big fan. That’s the group I’ve been speaking to. I have been appreciative of her help and advice so far.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 0:28:02 GMT
Ashley: Thank you for changing the title. Maybe it taught some Peas a new word. As fax as $1700 for the surgery, wow!! There has to be a resource out there to help you out. I asked DD and she said that many vets will do it for free but you'd have to surrender the bunny. Maybe a GoFundMe would help out? You're doing an amazing thing by taking him in to begin with! I hope you get financial help with this and that he does well with the surgery (if he needs it). He is a lovely little creature, and it’s important to me that he is well taken care of. I’ve looked for funding help, as has his owner, and so far there is nothing available that we qualify for (programmes to help disabled people, abused women, etc). At this point it is looking extremely likely that I will surrender him to a rabbit rescue group and he will receive whatever care he needs and will be very well taken care of. It breaks my heart a little, but I feel it is the best option and a responsible compromise. I'm so sorry that you'll have to part with him, but even my DD said that they would be the ones who could help. You're amazing to help him out and to give him a good life vs cutting his life short over something that happens more than people realize.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 2, 2019 0:34:28 GMT
I think you’re making the right decision, even though it’s hard. Can you visit him at the rescue?
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Jan 2, 2019 17:10:57 GMT
I think you’re making the right decision, even though it’s hard. Can you visit him at the rescue? I don’t think this will be an option. The rescue is not a central location open to the public... it’s a group of people who take in rabbits into their own homes. They only have a P.O. box on their website and I’m guessing based on some email exchanges that they are primarily located a couple hours away.
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