does a senior bun eat less than her younger self?

Happy Hopping

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #1

I notice my bun current weight is 2.075 KG. She's a Dutch. About 10 mth. ago, in July 2018, she's 2.223 Kg. So in 10 mth. time frame, she lost 148 gram.

Now 2 KG is still a good weight for a Dutch, but I wonder if a senior bun eats less compare to her younger self. Is there any senior bun owner out there

Currently, my bun Minnie is 12.5 yr. old

 

T

tonibun

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #2

No, all my older buns eat as much as they always have, and I tend to give Dusty 10.5yrs a little bit more and he would eat all day!

 

Pets mum

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #3

Treacle is just turned 6, and still eats well, if anything maybe a little more than her younger self !

 

Happy Hopping

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #4

6 yr. old is still in the young age.

But as to my bun, I wonder if that little 148 g drop means something?

 

joey&boo

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #5

does she have any other ailments / conditions that have come on later in life, such as arthritis? I noticed my bunnies appetite picked up once she was settled on metacam (I also give her oxbow joint support & some Omega 3 treats)

 

Happy Hopping

Wise Old Thumper

• May 26, 2019

• #6

she's currently having arthritis. She has been on Oxbow joint support for a few yr. now.

what's the brand of Omega 3 treats? is it a rabbit pellet or tablet? because there are long term side effect on metacam, I don't want to use it unless it's absolutely necessary. How old is your bun? HOw long has she been on metacam?