Bunny Girl

Posted on | November 11, 2008 |

I spoke with the veterinarian several times today and Bunny’s diagnosis took a few turns during that time.  This morning I found out she may have a ruptured disc, an FCE, or very very bad case of arthritis.  Dr. Robinson was extremely kind and took the time to explain all this to Bryan and discuss a few options.  He promptly called me and this is what I found out … I could have her get X-Rays to see if it was maybe something relatively simple and then start her on heavy cortisone shots, or I could send her for a milogram test to check if it was in fact the ruptured disc or FCE.  The milogram test costs $1000 and might not be definitive either way.  FCE is a blood clot in the spinal cord, something I had never heard of before, and can be treated with anti-inflamatory medication.  If we find out that it is a ruptured disc then we are looking at major back surgery.  I asked if she was in pain and was told that she was not in too much, but was just understandably uncomfortable.  

I called my best source of information on these matters and confidant, Joanne.  We talked about the test, how much it was, and if in fact it would garner any real solutions.  Let me just say that money in this case is not an object.  However, it was suggested that we start simple, go with the X-Rays and cortisone shots and go from there.  That was what I was thinking too so I called Dr. Robinson back and she agreed.  

A few hours later Dr. robinson called me back to let me know that when they were rolling Bunny over to get the X-Rays they noticed that she had a serious infection in her vulva.  She said that this combined with the many signs of arthritis she found on the X-Rays could maybe be causing some of her problems, but probably not all of them.  She was treating her for the infection and at that time we agreed to stay on course and go for the cortisone shots.  

I spoke to Dr. Robinson just a few minutes ago and Bunny is not responding to the first round of shots.  She suggested that Bunny stay the night with her and that she reassess her condition in the morning and try another round.  At that time I point blanked her on a few things.  I asked her if she would be willing to treat her as if she has the FCE and administer the anti-inflamatory medication.  In my mind if she didn’t respond to that then we would know it was in fact a ruptured disc.   However, I was told that animals do not always respond to the anti-inflamatory medication and it may not help or give us a definitive answer either way.  Besides we were basically treating her for it already with the cortisone shots, which are anti-inflamatory medication.  She also said that if we do decide to treat her for a ruptured disc and go with the surgery she may not respond to that either.   She said the other variable with anti-inflamatory medication is time.  To which of course I asked how long?  Would I have her on medication for several days or weeks before we would know anything?  Not that I wouldn’t do that. I will do whatever is necessary for my Bunny girl.  Would the test help get us on the road to a solution?  But Dr. Robinson said that even with the test, if she cannot get an animal to somewhere close to where they should be in 48 hours under this type of treatment then they usually will not respond at all.  

Tonight Bunny is resting at Dr. Robinson’s.  It hurts me to know she is in a strange place and might be alone without her family tonight, but this is what the doctor suggested and I am taking her advice.  So for now I am praying for her and keeping positive thoughts in my head.  I ask that you do the same.  If there is a higher spirit that you believe in please ask them to help her.  

Like I said in an earlier post, I am trying to keep this in perspective and remain strong.  But I would be a liar if I said I wasn’t extremely upset and worried.  Bunny is my girl and has been my rock for the last few years.  We have been together and supported each other through some very difficult times.  We have laughed and we have cried together and I am having a hard time imagining life without her.  I know life is what life is, and that it is not always fair.   Right now its time for me to suck it up and remain strong.  For the both of us.  Please pray kids.

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