Glucosamine + Chondroitin Supplements

[PixieStixxxx]

Is a glucosamine and/orchondroitin supplement ok for a rabbit to have?

I'm asking because of my rabbit, Sydney.. a stray little bun whom I caught 6 weeks ago. She had a fused ankle and an infected hip. Although the infection is cleared now,her fused ankle could cause longterm problems.

 

[Runestonez]

The ankle will probablybecome arthriticas she gets older.

There are some people who use glucosamine for bunns with arthritis.
I don't have any experience with it personally...but I have heard that in combo with a low dose of Metacam can have a positive effect!

The one lady I talk to(has bunn with arthritis) recommends 1/3 to 1/2 of a 250mg pill once per day. Some health food stores carry these smaller dose pills. If they don't have something in a flavor a bunn will take you might have to split it up into smaller doses during the day and hide it in something yummy!

Danielle

 

[Mr.Marshmallow]

bumping this thread up, my rabbit has been recently diagnosed with arthritis and is now on metacam. I read some good things about Glucosamine + Chondroitin and I might try it to see if it helps with his condition. Can I get Glucosamine + Chondroitin supplements for cats and gave him less dosage? http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4293732 This supplement is available in gel form which makes it easier to mix into food. It also contained a bit of MSM tho. Is it safe? would appreciate any input. Thanks

 

[Mr.Marshmallow]

Active Ingredients Per 1/2 Teaspoon of Gel:
Glucosamine Hydrochloride (from Shark Cartilage) - 110 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate (from Crustacean Shells) - 40 mg
Inactive Ingredients for Gel:
Chicken Flavor (Artificial), Corn Starch, Dextrose, Glycerin, Guar Gum, Kaolin Clay,
Lecithin, Maltodextrins, Rice Gluten, Silicon Dioxide, Sucrose, Vegetable Oil.