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arthritis

panda-monium

panda-monium

Young Bun
Are there any over the counter remedy/supplements for a rabbit with arthritis if not what would you recommend i ask my vet for, TIA🐰🐇
 
panda-monium said:
Are there any over the counter remedy/supplements for a rabbit with arthritis if not what would you recommend i ask my vet for, TIA����
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Is your Rabbit on any treatment at all at the moment ?

For arthritis treatment often includes a non steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Metacam. Additionally acupuncture and cold laser therapy can be beneficial. My Vet offers both :

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/acupuncture/

https://www.twickenhamvets.com/laser-therapy-amazing/

These links may also be useful to take a look at :

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

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

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Bone_diseases/Osteo/arthritis.htm

http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/Neurolpetic/gabapent_effects.pdf
 
Thanks for the links Jane, very useful. Lady isn't on any meds at present, but I think she is getting to the stage where she needs something. She is still active and can jump but she just favoures one hind leg at times, she sits normal,she will lie or sit with all her weight on it and she keeps herself clean etc. I havent noticed her teeth grinding. She is a difficult rabbit to handle and very territorial she was found as a stray and taken to a rescue no idea of her age she has been with me 4years, I gave her a home because of her unfriendly nature,she will a nose rub and thats it.
 
panda-monium said:
Thanks for the links Jane, very useful. Lady isn't on any meds at present, but I think she is getting to the stage where she needs something. She is still active and can jump but she just favoures one hind leg at times, she sits normal,she will lie or sit with all her weight on it and she keeps herself clean etc. I havent noticed her teeth grinding. She is a difficult rabbit to handle and very territorial she was found as a stray and taken to a rescue no idea of her age she has been with me 4years, I gave her a home because of her unfriendly nature,she will a nose rub and thats it.
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That's OK. Even though she has always been a bit mardy it may be that this becomes more of an issue if she is in some discomfort now.

Has the Vet actually diagnosed arthritis ? As I expect you are aware, there are other possible causes of hind leg problems

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm
 
panda-monium said:
Thanks for the links Jane, very useful. Lady isn't on any meds at present, but I think she is getting to the stage where she needs something. She is still active and can jump but she just favoures one hind leg at times, she sits normal,she will lie or sit with all her weight on it and she keeps herself clean etc. I havent noticed her teeth grinding. She is a difficult rabbit to handle and very territorial she was found as a stray and taken to a rescue no idea of her age she has been with me 4years, I gave her a home because of her unfriendly nature,she will a nose rub and thats it.
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Might be difficult to medicate her when the time comes. But at least meds can be put on a piece of bread or a malted shreddie which always sends them down fast enough :)
 
That's what has crossed my mind MightyMax, I took my life in my hands the other day to cut her nails, made more difficult because they are just black like the rest of her. Luckily she was in a good mood at the time😉🐇
 
panda-monium said:
That's what has crossed my mind MightyMax, I took my life in my hands the other day to cut her nails, made more difficult because they are just black like the rest of her. Luckily she was in a good mood at the time😉🐇
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Jet black nails? No problem :)

I shine a flashlight underneath and see the quick really easily. I always cut nails alone, so what I do is find the quick, put a 'marker' with my thumbnail and then cut just the other side of it. Never had it go wrong yet ......

We have to get inventive with these guys :lol:
 
Assuming it is Arthritis, Metacam is very tasty so you won't have any problems once she is used to taking it. My Roo is a grumpy bum who doesn't like me, but she comes over for her dose of Metacam and tries to suck it out of the syringe, I only have to push the plunger.
 
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