06/12/2025
Everest is having a tough time at the moment ❤️🩹
He had his second vet visit yesterday in as many weeks.
We still aren’t sure exactly what is wrong. He had his teeth and ears and nose checked and all are fine. He has gut movement and sound. There’s nothing obvious. He’s just ‘not himself’ in energy and enthusiasm.
He has a few things like sore hocks which our wonderful vet Nikki Launceston Exotic Animal Hospital feels are secondary to the actual problem (too much sitting and not enough exercise causing pressure areas on the feet).
Our vet wondered if perhaps it’s a bit of depression. Which would make sense as his living situation has been a bit unpredictable lately due to me needing help with his care due to my own mental and physical health issues.
Despite having gold star care wherever he was, I did wonder if he felt like he couldn’t rely on me for stability anymore and felt a bit unwanted by me.
So he’s on gabapentin and cisapride.
We took bloods at his appointment yesterday to see what they show.
Last night I spent a long time repairing our relationship. I apologised in rabbit speak (my forehead to his) and the human way (validating him and deeply apologising) and gave him lots of time and love. After this his energy changed and her relaxed a lot more. I started him on his meds before bed and this morning he was even more relaxed and happy (the happy bunny flop video).
Now he has his appetite back he wants to eat but I’m noticing he’s having a very hard time. He seems to just be grinding greens but not able to eat them despite his teeth looking great. So critical care and fibreplex (and greens cut into very small pieces) till we figure it out. But I’m relieved he’s at least better in his demeanour. Love him so much and just want him to be ok 🙏
