loobers25
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Thank you JJ , he was on metacam 25kg 2x daily before he stopped eating completely. So I'm worried even on metacam this will happen again
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Charlie Bear in Stasis
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I have found that my arthritic Rabbits benefit a lot from Acupuncture alongside their Metacam. Another analgesic option is Tramadol, but I would want to try the Acupuncture route first.Unless of course the Rabbit was in severe pain and immediate additional (to Metacam) pain control was needed.
Hopefully your Vet will be able to help CB to feel a lot more comfortable x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Response to treatment varies. Sometimes there can be a marked improvement after the first session. But usually it takes about 3 treatments before progress becomes obvious. How many treatments are needed and at what frequency is a decision the Vet makes for the individual case. Of course there may be some Rabbits who find Acupuncture too stressful, which would be completely counterproductive. I have only had that situation occur once x
MightyMax
Banned
I had this discussion with my vet a few months ago concerning one of my elderlies.
Acupuncture can make a difference after the very first session. My vet would suggest a course of 6 sessions to fully assess how the treatment is working. The good news is that it's less expensive than normal vet visits, and you see a highly qualified professional
loobers25
Warren Veteran
Ok cool that's good then. I know they want to see x rays and do bloods but it's obvious that it's his limbs as you can see him struggling . He has a bent rear foot and they want to xray it. What are they looking for do you think ? Do they put the steriod injections into particular areas? XxI had this discussion with my vet a few months ago concerning one of my elderlies.
Acupuncture can make a difference after the very first session. My vet would suggest a course of 6 sessions to fully assess how the treatment is working. The good news is that it's less expensive than normal vet visits, and you see a highly qualified professional
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MightyMax
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I should talk with them. You don't want to have X-rays unless they've a very good reason to find out something that will affect his treatment.
Have they suggested a steroid injection? It doesn't go into a specific area, it's a 'general' drug. They are best avoided, but can be useful in certain circumstances, where pain relief is needed:
http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/Corticost/Cortico.htm
I know we have 'talked' about anabolic steroids - these might help Charlie.
They aren't the same as the corticosteroids I refer to in the link
loobers25
Warren Veteran
Update : Charlie has had x rays can't see anything wrong . Looks like arthritis must be the only way forward. The vet said when he sleeps he props himself up against things to keep himself balanced which is true. I contacted some local vets that do acupuncture and it seems the average session is about 55 pounds which I was quite happy with
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Sounds as though he is responding to treatment and hopefully he will be able to return home very soon xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Just seen this, has the Vet checked CB's ears ?
loobers25
Warren Veteran
Yeah he's already had the surgery on one ear where he has a whole in the side of his head (oblation? ) why what you thinking JJ? Xx
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biscandmatt1
Wise Old Thumper
good news about the eating and pooping. hope he's home very soon. x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
That his balance issues may be due to Inner ear problems. Given that he's already had an ear canal ablation it seems even more of a possibility. Could his pain be from his ears instead of/aswell as arthritis ?
MightyMax
Banned
Glad to hear that things seem to be improving.
A loss of balance can be due to inner ear issues. Especially since he's had his ear ablation surgery.
What pain relief will he be given, have they mentioned?
loobers25
Warren Veteran
Apperntly he's been on metacam injectons. He's coming home tonight at six! !!Glad to hear that things seem to be improving.
A loss of balance can be due to inner ear issues. Especially since he's had his ear ablation surgery.
What pain relief will he be given, have they mentioned?
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