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ARTHRITIS..... & older bun care (sorry long post!)

treacletrim said:
Hi Cara, thank you for your reply and suggestions. I'm so sorry to hear about Rosie :( what a wonderful age she lived to and obviously had the best doting mum :) Yes Fred is a whipper snapper in comparison, but I really really hope he lives to a good age and we can manage this well. I know every bunny is different but I feel more positive about it all now and that there are lots of different options to think about.

The gardening tray idea sounds fab!!! I've been looking for an alternative recently, and have been looking at small plastic puppy beds but there is still a decent 'lip' to hop over so I was unsure. Will definitely be looking into that thank you.

Its interesting to hear about the metacam doses, he seems to be on a fairly low dose at the minute and hopefully that will be effective for a long time, but it looks like there is scope to go up if need be at least.

Thank you again for your suggestions x
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As well as using those potting trays for litter trays, I use them for beds for elder buns. I put the heat pad in there, and cover with a towel or vet bed, and it's ultra cosy. Keeps everything together and gives a focus - if you have the space for it!
 
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