Benji's lump

I took Benji to see Mark today as he has a large lump/swelling on his left hind leg. Mark wasn't hopeful, the lump is solid, well attached and Mark thinks it is attached to the muscle so even if we did operate, it would be difficult.

Of course, surgery isn't an option due to Benji's age and also due to the fact that the only option would probably be amputation which isn't an option as Benji's other leg is the one with the really bad arthritic knee! Not good!

Benji is very brave. I will take him to see Susan again next week. In the meantime, Mark said that I can double his metacam without problems, so I will do that to make him more comfortable.

Benji

A few days ago, I noticed a large swelling or lump on Benji's thigh. I think it is uncomfortable for him. He is booked into the vets on Tuesday morning.

Tommy

Tommy isn't quite right either. His eye is very leaky and he seems a little quieter than usual. I am watching him very closely.

Magic

On Saturday, 1st May, Magic didn't look well and wasn't eating. So I took him to see the vet. It was Mary. She gave him some meds. When Magic still wasn't eating by Sunday morning, I started syringe feeding him. After the first feed, he started to eat again, I was so pleased.

However, Mary also said that his teeth were quite bad, so he went in for a dental on Thursday. He is eating and seems lively, however is still not eating pellets! I am watching him closely.

Tommy and Alaska

I got Alaska's ashes back on Saturday! I still cannot believe what happened and have now put an additional lock (hasp) on the door to prevent it from ever happening again!

Tommy is off to the vet's again tomorrow as he is struggling eating again, so his teeth are bad again. Poor thing! It took him forever to just eat a small piece of carrot yesterday. I couldn't bring him today due to work, but have put him on metacam which is helping lots and making things more comfortable for him until tomorrow.

This week-end, I also want to paid Magic with Tommy as they are both really missing their partners and I think they will be fine together.

Benji

Benji's back legs were really bad, he crawled more than he hopped. I took him to see Susan (chiropractor) yesterday. He thoroughly enjoyed the treatment. And when I let him walk out of his box at home, he hopped back into the cage and was hopping properly again! Amazing how quickly it can work! He is booked in in two weeks again!

ALASKA - I am so, so, so sorry!

Rest in peace now! I've let you down so badly! I am eternally sorry!

Benji Bunny

The lump is not improving, it hasn't grown either though.

Benji's back legs are quite weak now and he struggles. He is back to see Susan on Tuesday and wel'll see how he is getting on after that.

He still keeps himself clean, eats well and is bright and alert! It's just his legs.

Benji

I took Benji to see Susan, the chiropractor, twice now and Benji is definitely better. He now puts weight on his left hind leg again which he didn't before. He also really enjoyed the massage.

Unfortunately I found a big lump on his back this morning. I took him straight to see Mark. The lump looks quite nasty. We are treating it with antibiotics for now, but I suspect it is more serious than that. Mark and I have ruled out surgery as Benji is old, has knackered knees and a not very well working immune system (he keeps getting mites).

Whatever the lump is (and it doesn't seem to be uncomfortable), we will just keep Benji as comfortable as possible! He still likes a bit of a hop around, is alert, eats well and has a good quality of life.

DAKOTA and BENJI

Dakota's abscess has completely healed from what I can see. I am so pleased. I was getting ready for a major battle like bunny abscesses often are, but baytril worked great this time round.

Benji has now been on metacam for a week and seems more comfortable hopping around. I'll give him another couple of weeks and will then probably take him with me when Troy and I go to the chiropractor next time.