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Elderly rabbit

Sharpie

Sharpie

Warren Scout
Hey all, most of you guys know Lady Blue my 8 year old Rex bunny :)
Ive seen for a while that she has problems with her back legs, she doesn't really hop, more walks.
Her feet point inward when she walks, and more pulls her back feet with her then using them to push herself forward (if I'm making sense)
I did get the vet to check her and he said more then likely it's old age taking effect.
She does fall over, only when the ground is uneven (going from carpet to wooden floor) or when she tries to walk on wooden floors she slips, and just lays on her side looking sorry for herself.
We've enclosed her so she's fully on carpet and it's all even and she's fine :)

Been looking online and it does look like old bunny legs, she can still walk to her food, water and to pee in her box (we cut the side off so she can just walk into it and not have to hop over the side)

She has feeling in her tootsies as she pulls her foot away when I touch her toes and she spreads her toes when I clean her bum lol, she also moves her feet when I tickle them :)

Ive noticed as well she sometimes pushes herself by using her toes more so then her actual foot, sorta like crawling. She has lost a little fur on her knees, where she crawls, not enough to be bare and get sore though!

Has anyone else experienced this? Will she just gradually become paralysed? Will she become in pain?
I'm just preparing myself incase she does get a lot worse.
 
Sharpie said:
Hey all, most of you guys know Lady Blue my 8 year old Rex bunny :)
Ive seen for a while that she has problems with her back legs, she doesn't really hop, more walks.
Her feet point inward when she walks, and more pulls her back feet with her then using them to push herself forward (if I'm making sense)
I did get the vet to check her and he said more then likely it's old age taking effect.
She does fall over, only when the ground is uneven (going from carpet to wooden floor) or when she tries to walk on wooden floors she slips, and just lays on her side looking sorry for herself.
We've enclosed her so she's fully on carpet and it's all even and she's fine :)

Been looking online and it does look like old bunny legs, she can still walk to her food, water and to pee in her box (we cut the side off so she can just walk into it and not have to hop over the side)

She has feeling in her tootsies as she pulls her foot away when I touch her toes and she spreads her toes when I clean her bum lol, she also moves her feet when I tickle them :)

Ive noticed as well she sometimes pushes herself by using her toes more so then her actual foot, sorta like crawling. She has lost a little fur on her knees, where she crawls, not enough to be bare and get sore though!

Has anyone else experienced this? Will she just gradually become paralysed? Will she become in pain?
I'm just preparing myself incase she does get a lot worse.
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well I would just enjoy the little old lady as she is :D

I recognise everything you are saying. Old lady legs/feet - yes.
And is she on any pain relief? Perhaps Metacam or even Tramadol?

She won't become gradually paralysed, if my experience of older ladies is anything to go by. Just more sleepy, and sleeping in odd (but comfortable for her) positions :D

Sending loads of love for your little elderly. Though I don't really class 8 as elderly :D
 
Sharpie said:
Hey all, most of you guys know Lady Blue my 8 year old Rex bunny :)
Ive seen for a while that she has problems with her back legs, she doesn't really hop, more walks.
Her feet point inward when she walks, and more pulls her back feet with her then using them to push herself forward (if I'm making sense)
I did get the vet to check her and he said more then likely it's old age taking effect.
She does fall over, only when the ground is uneven (going from carpet to wooden floor) or when she tries to walk on wooden floors she slips, and just lays on her side looking sorry for herself.
We've enclosed her so she's fully on carpet and it's all even and she's fine :)

Been looking online and it does look like old bunny legs, she can still walk to her food, water and to pee in her box (we cut the side off so she can just walk into it and not have to hop over the side)

She has feeling in her tootsies as she pulls her foot away when I touch her toes and she spreads her toes when I clean her bum lol, she also moves her feet when I tickle them :)

Ive noticed as well she sometimes pushes herself by using her toes more so then her actual foot, sorta like crawling. She has lost a little fur on her knees, where she crawls, not enough to be bare and get sore though!

Has anyone else experienced this? Will she just gradually become paralysed? Will she become in pain?
I'm just preparing myself incase she does get a lot worse.
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Did the Vet suggest that her mobility problems may be related not only to her age but also to her weightloss ?

During all of the Vet's examinations has he mentioned anything about how her uterus feels ?
 
MightyMax said:
well I would just enjoy the little old lady as she is :D

I recognise everything you are saying. Old lady legs/feet - yes.
And is she on any pain relief? Perhaps Metacam or even Tramadol?

She won't become gradually paralysed, if my experience of older ladies is anything to go by. Just more sleepy, and sleeping in odd (but comfortable for her) positions :D

Sending loads of love for your little elderly. Though I don't really class 8 as elderly :D
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haha Yeh she definitely doesn't act "old" When a treat is involved she can move bloody fast!
Not on anything bar her Baytril for her infection :)
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Did the Vet suggest that her mobility problems may be related not only to her age but also to her weightloss ?

During all of the Vet's examinations has he mentioned anything about how her uterus feels ?
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No he just said it's old age, he said she is still the best looking 8 year old he's seen apparently, and that she's doing well for her age.
He hasnt said anything about her uterus, no?
He gives her tummy a feel most times we go, checks her weight, the lumps on her, and then gives her eyes and nose a good look to make sure there's nothing else happening :)
 
Sharpie said:
No he just said it's old age, he said she is still the best looking 8 year old he's seen apparently, and that she's doing well for her age.
He hasnt said anything about her uterus, no?
He gives her tummy a feel most times we go, checks her weight, the lumps on her, and then gives her eyes and nose a good look to make sure there's nothing else happening :)
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Sounds great - I wouldn't worry about her uterus at all :D

I should ask about the Metacam, given what you've described, but not as a matter of urgency. I love your descriptions of her. She sounds like an adorable middle aged lady :D
 
Sharpie said:
No he just said it's old age, he said she is still the best looking 8 year old he's seen apparently, and that she's doing well for her age.
He hasnt said anything about her uterus, no?
He gives her tummy a feel most times we go, checks her weight, the lumps on her, and then gives her eyes and nose a good look to make sure there's nothing else happening :)
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Did the Vet offer any suggestions as to how LB's mobility could be improved ? Does he think that she has age related arthritis ?
 
MightyMax said:
Sounds great - I wouldn't worry about her uterus at all :D

I should ask about the Metacam, given what you've described, but not as a matter of urgency. I love your descriptions of her. She sounds like an adorable middle aged lady :D
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Haha she is adorable! Considering when we got her she'd have your face off if you went near her, she snuggles, kisses, and let's me basically tickle her front nose to tail and doesn't bat an eyelid! She's definitely calmed and become a very loving mummy bunny :)
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Did the Vet offer any suggestions as to how LB's mobility could be improved ? Does he think that she has age related arthritis ?
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No he didn't, he just said her movement issues are age related, it's to be expected. He didn't seem concerned at all about her, she's due in again in about 3 days for more baytril so I can ask him about it more?
 
Sharpie said:
Haha she is adorable! Considering when we got her she'd have your face off if you went near her, she snuggles, kisses, and let's me basically tickle her front nose to tail and doesn't bat an eyelid! She's definitely calmed and become a very loving mummy bunny :)
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You must have the magic touch, Sharpie :D
 
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