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Mature Bunny Care?

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coco1200

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Hi guys!

Noisette is coming up to 6 years old now :shock: Can't believe I've had her that long! Considering she's a giant bun she's doing amazingly well for her age, not even showing a single sign of slowing down. Her motility is still really strong by the looks of it, comes running and bounding up to me when I call her and has her little mad binkies and runs through the garden. As an old giant bun and considering of their small life span I just can't stress how well she's doing.

However, I'm aware she's ageing now I just wanted to know what glucosamine supplements I could give her if there is any out there suitable for bunnies? And is there anything else people supplement their old bunnies with? :wave:
 
Hi Janak - you might find this thread useful http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?277209-Cosequin-alternative&highlight=cosequin. I give my oldies Metacam on a daily basis for their arthritic joints (they're 9) and I've also covered the floor of their entire shed and run with vetbed as Parsnip can get sore hocks. I also make sure everything is at ground level (no ramps etc) although they do still jump up a set of steps into a raised sleeping area simply because they can and they want to. They have the option of sleeping areas at ground level too :D.
 
Mr Fluff is 14 and a half so this has evolved (slowly) over time!!

He also has metacam for arthritis, the dose has increased as his arthritis becomes more severe. There are side effects for long term use, so this is treatment rather than prevention and you need to talk your vet if you're concerned about arthritis (its prescription anyway)

He has glucosamine supplements, cosequin cat, alternate days (one a day for the first month)

I also put a lot more effort into keeping him clean, and find that he struggles in times of mault, so I get him clipped then.

He also has porridge and seeds sprinkled on his pellets to keep his weight up.

He's high maintenance but worth it :) xx
 
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