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I haven't used them for a rabbit. When Tan had Arthritis, we used Metacam, which did help a lot with her mobility.
The tabs contain Glucosamine, which I have used for myself in the past, without any noticeable benefit. Glucosamine is supposed to help with degeneration of the cartilage and how effective it is will be hard to judge, especially with a rabbit where you would only be able to look for better mobility. As far as I know Glucosamine does not claim to reverse damage done, but slows it down. Therefore, I don't think that it's likely to see any improvement in mobility from the Glucosamine. The other ingredients claim to be anti-inflammatory, which would be similar to Metacam, so these "might" produce an improvement. The question for me would be whether they are better for the rabbit than taking Metacam long term.
That said, rabbits seem to like the tablets and the only unwanted ingredient for me would be the Molasses, so as an alernative to long term Metacam it seems a reasonable option.
Thats all very interesting. So if anything it would be preventative. Mouse isn't on any meds & I don't think she needs to be. She doesn't seem stiff or anything but she has never been as fluid in her movements as the other two, doesn't like to jump on stuff which could be personality or ability :?
I feel like they helped Elphie in the last couple of months of life.
My Frankie had these towards the end of her life as she suffered with arthritis. I wasn’t sure how much of an effect it was having but then I ran out and she seemed to deteriorate so I kept her on them until I lost her.
Luna peed on hers so I can't really give any verdict :?
:lol: looks like she did though. How did she get pee in the packet - mightily skilled
Aww. Good they helped Frankie in her later years. Was she on meds too?
Angie B that's great to hear they are working wonders for your girls. Mouseypie has hers soaked for faster consumption otherwise J&B get wind of whats going on & demand some too even though I clearly explained they are medicine not sweets. I didn't know vets supported their use. I bought a pack from Amazon. Then realised they were being shipped from USA - patience was never my strongest suit - so bought some from ebay. They were about £12 each but I've since seen them on a pet med site for £8.40
How much do your girls weigh?
Sorry, only saw your question today. Thumper's about 2.5kg and Coco's slightly more at around 3kg.
Yes, the vet first prescribed them but then when I said I could get them cheaper off the internet, the vet was all for it - I bought some and had the contents checked out to ensure they were the same as the prescribed ones (they were) and have bought them from Amazon ever since. They did used to come from a UK company but for some reason have ceased and like you, they now come from the States. I usually order about 2 weeks or so before I run out, gives plenty of time for them to arrive then.
Can these do any harm if given but weren't needed?I'm giving Mouse who is a similar weight 2 for some reason. They are £8.40 from petmedsonline with free delivery over £29 so I think I'll buy 4 next time, last her in to the New Year. May start giving Boo & Joe half of one
Can these do any harm if given but weren't needed?
I've been thinking for a long time about giving them to Clementine, but I'm not sure, I've never asked my vet.
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Can these do any harm if given but weren't needed?
I've been thinking for a long time about giving them to Clementine, but I'm not sure, I've never asked my vet.
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Idk, I worry about her, and her legs, and she's always on the heavy side... And Idk what to do, and I worry she'll suffer as she gets older.I doubt they would do any harm and I would have no hesitation in using them.
Is Clementine in need?