Hi everyone,
I’m writing this with a very heavy heart and honestly not knowing exactly what I’m looking for — maybe support, maybe just a place to let this out.
My bunny Roger is 9 years and 6 months old. I’ve had him since I was a teenager, and now I’m 24. He’s been with me through so many stages of my life, growing up alongside me, always my little companion.
A few days ago, very suddenly, Roger developed a case of myiasis (flystrike). I was out of town at the time, and as soon as I found out I called and rushed to have him taken to the vet. Thankfully, he was treated immediately, medicated, and for a while he seemed to be improving.
But since yesterday, his condition has worsened. We don’t know if it’s related to his arthritis, his age, or other complications, but he’s been declining. I just got back from my trip and went straight to see him. I spent an hour and a half with him — talking to him, comforting him, telling him how loved he is. After that, I had to leave him at the vet again so they could continue his medications and monitor him overnight.
Even though he’s still alive, it felt like a goodbye. The pain in my chest is overwhelming. I feel so young and so unprepared for this kind of grief. All I want is for my little companion to be okay again. The vet assured me he isnt feeling any pain right now, and its even eating, popping, but is letargic, and that broke me.
Roger is still fighting, and I’m holding on to hope, but I’m terrified. If anyone has words of support, encouragement, or has been through something similar with a senior bunny, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
This is a picutre of him with one of my sister cats who loves him too.
by Alsett_