Sunday, May 29, 2011

Rabbit overgrown roots- Dr reccomends euthanisia! HELP!?

PLease help me if you can! I got my rabbit max a few weeks ago from a coworker who had not cared for him properly. He has the same root problem with his molars as shown in the malocussion xrays- beginning to force a fracture in the lower jaw and the beginnings of abcess, as well as excessive tearing oin one eye bc of pressure. Currently he is on pain med. I took him to the vet to have the teeth filed and the above is what was revealed by the xray. My Dr did not feel comfortable going on with the molar filing and said he probly wouldnt live much longer. I love my Dr, but want to be sure I've covered all options- he didnt feel good about a dental extraction on all the molars that would need to be pulled, and while knew of other drs, didnt think he would make it long after surgery (if he made it through at all) Cost is somehwhat of an issue, but I am willing to do my best to help him. He is a good cuddle bunny and still has lots of energy and likes to play. If i have options other than pain meds until euthansia time.....PLEASE PLEASE help me in the right direction! I live in High Point NC and am heartbroken and wondering if I'm doing the right thing by planning his future euthanasia. Thanks for your time.
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I am SO sorry! I know it's really not the answer you want, but I've raised rabbits for many, many years - and there's really not much you can do at this point. It's gone too far. Your poor bunny is probably in a lot of pain right now, and probably the very best thing for it is euthanasia... I've had to do it before too, and I know how hard it is! my prayers go out to you!
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