I’ve been worried about Powder Khan this past week. He wasn’t eating or drinking over the weekend, and while I was happily snowed in (and octopied with my octopus-making), I kept checking on him – forced him to take some water, gave him things to tempt him (spinach, bananas, carrots, romaine, Triscuits) – but he didn’t appear to be getting much better. He’s definitely not interested in his rabbit kibble, and he’s been turning his nose up at yogurt drops (this is unheard of). Buns don’t last long when they don’t nourish themselves properly. There wasn’t any incident that I can recall that might have put him off his feed…so I was a bit perplexed. Also, he’s very old. 14 in rabbit years is what? Ancient. So on Sunday night, I snuggled him (which he tolerated, because he couldn’t get away), and sang to him, and stroked him, and hoped these things would make him feel better. Or would at least make him warm and comfortable and he could pass away peacefully. He has not, though, passed away.
The last couple of days, I’ve dreaded going out to the kitchen or coming home from work, because I’m afraid I’m going to find out that he’s died in the night or while I was away, and I’m going to feel horrible about that. I’ve been thinking about it so much that I dreamt I took him to the vet to be put to sleep…and I woke up bawling. Poor bun. I just heard him drinking (on his own!) and I gave him some apple (which he loved), so I’m hopeful that maybe he’s rallying. Or mending. Or whatever. I am hopeful, but still nervous about the State of Bun.
=( I also am worried! Oh, Powder Khan, who will thump their displeasure at my antics? I rely on you for these things, you know!
Yes, it is worrisome. I am particularly worried because I will be away for a few days, soon, and I’m wondering if I should ask someone to stop by and check on him during that time. Sooo…wanna get away from your place for a bit? =)