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Chloe - Arthritis/ Tramadol dose?

She's not eating pellets but eating veg/hay. Lots of droppings overnight so will see what today brings, hopefully her appetite will improve
 
Sorry I've no experience of using Tramadol with rabbits. It sounds sensible to start with a smaller dose and then build up if you need to. Sending her lots of vibes. I hope her appetite picks up today.
 
She hasn't actually taken any Tramadol today. It's been hard enough getting her to take the others. She HATES Zantac.
 
Only the past week (loxicom), to be honest she doesn't look to be in pain considering she races around so I'm not too concerned about the Tramadol at this stage however I will try her with it again tomorrow.
 
MummyBunnyEm said:
Only the past week (loxicom), to be honest she doesn't look to be in pain considering she races around so I'm not too concerned about the Tramadol at this stage however I will try her with it again tomorrow.
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Have you tried mixing things in with a natural baby food? (Obviously meat free).
Zantac has a horrid taste - I've not met one animal that enjoys it.

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MummyBunnyEm said:
Only the past week (loxicom), to be honest she doesn't look to be in pain considering she races around so I'm not too concerned about the Tramadol at this stage however I will try her with it again tomorrow.
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I agree with you, if she doesn't look in pain, I would really consider whether pain relief is making a difference. And if so, what drug, and what dose, to give her :)

I put arthritic buns on Metacam, but to be honest (as I've mentioned before) there's been times when I've not notice it make any difference. Except sometimes it's put them off their food! :shock:
 
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