Thirty Something Hobbies

An update on Bob - his eating had slowed so much that he wasn't even managing much banana so I took him to the vet (to be honest I was almost in tears before I got there, expecting the worst) the very nice vet (Glen) had a good look and said well he has got a very sharp back tooth that's probably the problem, however couple that with:
- he's the rabbit equivalent of in his late 90's
- he has cataracts and has to peer at you closely to see who it is.
- he has slight incontinence.
- he has a recurring eye infection.
- he needs his bum cleaning regularly as arthritis means he struggles too.
- he now has an irregular heartbeat
It's not looking good, but on the plus side:
- apart from the not eating he's still quite perky and appears to be happy and able to run right across the patio before having to stop for a rest.
So I had to make the decision, put him through a sedation and dental work and syringe him baby food until he's eating okay (if he comes through it alive!) or 'put him to sleep'. Well what a state I was standing in the vets clutching my 'knackered ol' bun.' to me blubbing.........that was yesterday, this evening he's home from his 'operation' and living in a lovely new 'hutch' in the spare room being hand fed twice a day! The relief that he survived was ginormous - Paul did comment that I was in serious trouble if he popped his clogs after spending rather a lot making him better and comfortable - but you can't really put a price on your furry friends, especially after spending 12 years together can you?