Osteoarthritis & pain management

[demikaijuu]

George is now 11 and a half, and has for the last couple of months been being treated with a combination of medications for osteoarthritis. He’s currently on a combination of Loxicom, tramadol and gabapentin - and although he seems to have some ‘better days’ I’m worried that we’re at the point of making the decision about putting him to sleep.

I love him so much and the thought of ringing the vet tomorrow is breaking my heart, but he’s been dragging his back legs more today and isn’t as interested in treats/food. He’s also had to have a bunny butt clean because the arthritis has made it difficult to keep himself clean.

I’m just very sad that it might be time. I know with him being a bunny he’ll be hiding his pain and the most important thing to me is that he isn’t in pain or suffering - but he’s been my best little bunny mate for 11 years.

 

[InspectorMorse]

I am very sorry to hear that George is now struggling a lot with arthritic pain despite being on a lot of medication. You know him best and are best placed to judge his quality of life. Sometimes the last act of love we can do for our Bunny friend is to let them go. I know how heartbreaking that decision is though, having had to do it numerous times over the last 25 years

 

[bunny momma]

Sending hugs for you and positive vibes for George.

 

[demikaijuu]

Thanks for the good vibes - had a chat with the vet this morning, he seems to have perked up a little overnight so we’re trialling him on a slightly higher dose of gabapentin over the next couple of days and seeing how that goes. Obviously if there’s no improvement or he’s still in pain I’ll be taking him straight in but he’s currently just chilling in his space and eating hay!

 

[InspectorMorse]

Good to hear that he is a bit brighter today and I hope that the increased dose of Gabapentin helps x

 

[bunny momma]

I hope the increase in meds can get you and he more quality time together.