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July 14, 2008
RIP Hope
In case you haven't already heard, Hope was euthanized today. All indications are that the surgery went well as did her initial recovery. However, after a few days of fluids and the standard meds used to keep her gut going and prevent infection, her activity level dropped precipitously yesterday. She also did not poop or pee overnight. During today's checkup, the decision was made to euthanize.
You may recall that her pre-surgery blood work showed a kidney problem. Unfortunately, what was not obvious was whether the high values were a result of the bloat or a pre-existing condition. The necropsy showed that her kidneys were pale and enlarged, which is consistent with a pre-existing kidney condition. Apparently the post-surgery meds and fluids caused her kidneys to shut down.
My sincere condolences to Laine, Doug, and Teddie. Teddie was one of the Cardington rabbits rescued in 2006. He was adopted soon after his rescue. We thought he had found his forever home but he was recently returned to CHRS and Karalee because of a divorce. He had just bonded with Hope a few weeks ago. Although Hope is now gone, Teddie has finally found his forever home with Laine and Doug.
Hope was very lucky to have found a home with Laine and Doug. I hope that they find some relief from their grief in knowing that she was one very lucky rabbit.
Posted by Sue at July 14, 2008 6:35 PM