Our rabbit has joint problem

[andrewst]

Hello, our rabbit is 11 years old. And he started to stretch his back leg forward and is resting in that position. We saw that his one nail skin was swelling, because some months ago he broke his nail. We decided to bring him to VET because of strange back leg position.

VET told that this is not nail problem, she was checking his back legs how it moves etc, and told us that it maybe joint problem, any medicaments were not given because she had no for rabbits. Her suggestion was to order medicaments for cats to relieve leg pain but to calculate proportion as rabbit is way smaller than cat.

After VET we came home and now 2 day our rabbit is resting in the same position and even not going to drink water or eat something, because I guess of pain in legs, so we are giving to him water and food. His nutrition is normal, he drinks and eats food as normal. We live in Lithuania and we can't find good VET which is specialised on rabbits.

Maybe I could find here help, first what medicaments to give to take off leg pain. Or from what we should start? Sorry for bad english, I hope you will understand our problem.

 

[tonibun]

I am sorry your rabbit has this problem. It sounds like he has become Arthritic and needs Metacam. Do you know how much he weighs as someone will be able to calculate the dose he needs.

 

[andrewst]

I am sorry your rabbit has this problem. It sounds like he has become Arthritic and needs Metacam. Do you know how much he weighs as someone will be able to calculate the dose he needs.

Thanks Tony for reply. Do we need to use any supplements for better joint movements? I guess metacam is just to relieve the pain it will not solve the problem correct? Does metacam is safe for rabbits? About weight we will check tomorrow and will let you know.

 

[Linuxete]

I'm from Lithuania too. Which city are you from exactly? You need to get him to another vet for sure. Maybe I could help you find one.

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[Jack's-Jane]

I'm from Lithuania too. Which city are you from exactly? You need to get him to another vet for sure. Maybe I could help you find one.

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Wonderful !! Hope andrewst has contacted you

andrewst the drug initially prescribed here for arthritic conditions is called Meloxicam -brand names Metacam/Loxicom/Meloxaid

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Meloxicam.htm

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/pain-management-rabbits/drug-focus-meloxicam/

There are other similar drugs (non steroidal anti-inflammatories -NSAIDS) too eg Carprofen and Ketoprofen

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Carprofen.htm

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00Chem/ChComplex/Ketoprofen.htm

These links provide some information about arthritis in Rabbits :

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-health/rabbit-arthritis/

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/Osteoarthritis_rabbits.htm

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/arthritis.html

http://www.helpinghandsvetphysio.co.uk/rabbits/

https://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/services/rehabilitation/veterinary-acupuncture/

https://www.thorlaser.com/pet/?utm_...8zMUhgLIHrCJ5Oj61w3NJ-xf1anlX-QBoCeAoQAvD_BwE

 

[andrewst]

I'm from Lithuania too. Which city are you from exactly? You need to get him to another vet for sure. Maybe I could help you find one.

Thank you, I have PM'ed you.

Wonderful !! Hope andrewst has contacted you andrewst the drug initially prescribed here for arthritic conditions is called Meloxicam -brand names Metacam/Loxicom/Meloxaid

Thank you for info.