A strengthening of faith, my first car accident a roll over

Thursday February 7th 2013 I was in my first car accident at the age of 22, a roll over due to hitting a patch of ice and spinning out. after hitting the ditch I hit the snow and flipped the vehicle. fortunately I walked away with no cuts or immediate bruises just a sore pride. I am truly blessed and know the lord was watching out for me. I was even more blessed that my car sustained no injuries in the roll other than folding one mirror in and tearing another mirror off however, in the process of flipping the car back onto all four tires the roof was mildly dented, the front windshield was shattered and the other mirror was torn off as well. all very minor thibgs compared to the extent of the accident.

today I am very sore and have mild bruises from my seat belt and where my knees hit my dashboard in the roll But all things considered, very lucky. many who have been in less of an accident have had worse injuries than myself. had I not been wearing my seat belt, I would probably not be here right now to share with you my story.

I would like to say a very special thank you to the very special people who stopped to help me and got me out of the car, the paramedics who came and checked me out, the police, sheriff's deputies and state patrol officers who came to the scene, the amazing man who towed my car out with as minimal damage as possible, God for protecting me and most of all my family for being here and supporting me in a time were physically I am OK But mentally I am shaken up pretty badly. because even though they tease, poke and joke about it, it helps me laugh and realize just how lucky I am to have an amazing family, friends, fiance and soon to be in-laws! I love y'all so much more than I could ever explain!  (I can't forget Milo, the other rabbits, the dogs, and cats as being amazing in helping me through the healing either!)

I really, truly am blessed ♥

We would like to announce the arrival of our newest members of the Milo & Me Crew! 9 beautiful baby bunnies were born on 12/13/12, 8 surviving. Mom and babies are doing wonderful and thriving, with help for one baby)!

 Tessy got to meet Santa first hand and let him know what she is wanting for Christmas this year. And made a few new friends along the way!

Bloat and ways I found helped in treating it

After my over a week long battle trough Bloat with my 12 week old French Lop Doe, Tessy, she is finally on the right track and better. After compiling information from other Blogs and websites in a previous Blog, I asked many questions to those breeders I can trust on how THEY deal with this horrible
ailment if one of their rabbits falls ill with it. In response I heard many good outcomes unlike the horrific ones stated online!


First, you should know the signs and symptoms of Bloat in rabbits:

A rabbit suffering from Bloat will be listless and uncomfortable;they will stop eating and may be thirstier than usual. They will also not lay down or stretch out due to them being in pain and or uncomfy. They may also grind their teeth if pain is severe enough. They will also quit pooping due to their tummy not functioning properly. Their tummy may make a gargling sound or also sound as though fluids are moving around in there.


Second, you should always seek veterinary/professional help BEFORE trying to treat it on your own. I am not telling you how to treat your rabbit only ways that myself, and other breeders have had success with treating them.



Things you can do to relieve and get rid of Bloat in your bunny:


1. Remove food from cage and replace with Timothy Hay to help get their tummy moving again


2. Give them infant gas relief drops found at any drug store


3. Pedialyte can be given to help keep up their electrolytes, strength and help calm their tummy


4. Yogurt with no less than 3 active bacteria in it is a great way to get them back up and going if anti-biotics are needed to get good bacteria back into their tummy


5. A good probiotic paste is also good to help get them on track again, you can find these at any local tractor or farm supply store


6. It is also important to keep them active and moving. After gas drops and yogurt, let them run or make them hop around


7. Feed Gripe water


8. Pineapple juice and cat hairball relief will help if it is caused by a hairball


9. Feed regular oatmeal, old fashioned not instant


10. Feed plenty of fiber as found in Hay, grains, seeds and berries


11. Apple cider vinegar in the water


12. Neomycin



13. Whole rolled oats or regular oats


14. Entracare aqua


15. Pro C


16. Infactol


17. Canned pumpkin, regular not pie filling


18. If back bones are very pronounced and noticeable, try worming them


19. A warm bath will help alleviate their pain from the Bloat and following it by a nice gentle massage by laying them on their back and massaging their tummy

REMEMBER: Always seek out the help of your local small animal vet for treatment!

A poem

Will you think of me inside my hutch,
That tiny starter pack.
That does not let me hop around,
And starts to hurt my back?


Will you think of me tomorrow,
When you go to work or school.
With a lovely lunch packed in your bag,
Cause I get hungry too....


Will you think of me, just sometimes please?
My hutch, it smells so bad,
I'd love some water in my bowl,
And some hay, I'd be so glad!


Will you think of me when the sun shines bright,
And it's wonderfully hot,
But I can't get cool, this heart is so cruel.
Don't tell me you forgot!


Will you think of me when the north winds blow
And my hutch floors turn to ice,
And I'm shivering cold while you're all warm,
underneath your quilt so nice?


Will you think of me? Please think of me!
I'm helpless and at your mercy!
Why did you buy me on a whim?
Why did you desert me?


I can binkie over rainbows now,
I am happy and free.
But I wonder now that I am gone,
Will you ever think of me?