retired_jhr2211

No, as long as the animal isnt suffering then Im all for anything that prolongs its life. Especially if it's looked after and cared for.

Seen too many animals that my mum has taken in after their owners couldn't care less and for them to go on and live a long life to think otherwise.

retired_Bluebells72

No, as long as the animal isnt suffering then Im all for anything that prolongs its life. Especially if it's looked after and cared for.

Seen too many animals that my mum has taken in after their owners couldn't care less and for them to go on and live a long life to think otherwise. </BLOCKQUOTE>
I still have a little bit of hope that we can save him Kris. One thing that terrifies me now is we go on hols weds morn. If he gets worse tomorrow i am going to have to make a decision and if he doesnt i have to go on hols knowing if he gets worse i wont be here to cuddle him as he gets put to sleep. That breaks my heart
Also i always call my mum and dad from hols, if he goes do i want to know while on hols? but then im not sure i want them to lie to me and tell me hes ok and i get home and hes not there .. So confused atm

retired_mygem19

mon the fudgester

retired_jhr2211

Nix, you have another 24hrs to make that decision so see how he progresses tonight.

If you can give him every chance , without suffering, even if that means leaving him and he only has a few extra days then thats better no?

If he wasn't suffering, I would go on holiday knowing my parent(s) would make the best decision. I would alos want to know if he had to be put down/died so I could have peace of mind that I did my best.

the fact you are feeding him through a dropper when a lot wouldnt care less speaks volumes tbh.

retired_mygem19

as sad as that is, the rabbit's life is ultimately more important - you've got to give him the best chance to survive, and my (limited) opinion is that you should leave him with your mum regardless.

He will get worse before you go away because he's very ill - but getting a little worse doesnt neccessarily put him at euthanaisa stage. You need to keep him alive as long as you can, and its probably unlikely that he's going to deteriorate enough over the next 24 hours to give you that decision.

I'd leave it to your mum to decide whilst you're away - as that's when he's most likely to reach the point of no return.

retired_mygem19

If I didnt have to re-word that Id have got it in first

retired_ehicks84

bright eyes, burning like fire

retired_Bluebells72

Just made him a 'smoothie' with carrot, cucumber, grapes, apple and apple juice. He didnt seem to mind it, didnt struggle at all while i was feeding him - well until i tried to wipe his mouth, guess its sore. Ah well at least he has something in his tummy now, it was rumbling away awww...

BlueSky

FUDGE
God Nix, i hope he gets that chance of survival all be it slim

BlueSky

Sadly i got a text last night from Nix. Fudge died earlier this morning