UPDATE: The vetnoticed toothat Iszy was a bit stiff in the backend. So he tookx-rays. The x-ray indicated either the start of arthritis ora pinched nerve. There was no way to tell by the x-ray whatthe white cloud on her low spine was exactly. In order tofind that out a CAT scan would need to be taken in anothercity. He put Iszy on Metacam to see if that helps herpain. He said that this could definitely be the reason shehas stopped cleaning herself and has stopped using thelitterbox.
Iszy is having problems again! :(
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rabbitgirl
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Fen is a bit stiff lately too (he's about 5),ever since a sprain that made him run around 3-legged for awhile. Hegot really poopy too, and required cleaning--but he didn't seem to bein pain (he was running at top speed on 3 legs).
Now his back end seems somewhat weak when he tries to stand, but he haskept himself mostly clean. IfIszy doesn't seem to be hurtingtoo much(eating, etc.)she may just have to adjustto a slower pace. And you may have to adjust to cleaning. Yuk!! Isympathize!!!
So far I haven't had to clean Fen in awhile. Crossing fingers!
Rose
Now his back end seems somewhat weak when he tries to stand, but he haskept himself mostly clean. IfIszy doesn't seem to be hurtingtoo much(eating, etc.)she may just have to adjustto a slower pace. And you may have to adjust to cleaning. Yuk!! Isympathize!!!
So far I haven't had to clean Fen in awhile. Crossing fingers!
Rose
naturestee
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Poor little girl. At least you know what it is now!
Can you trim the fur around her nether regions by yourself? Keeping it short will make it easier to clean.
Where was the problem spot that the vet saw?
It's possible that the pain will get worse as time goes on, but it's amanagable pain. Many arthritic animals can still live manylong happy years as long as they're being taken care of well.Last time I was at the vet I met a very happy rottweiler. Shehad bad arthritis in her hip, but her owner said she was usually okayand still liked to play with the younger dogs. She couldn'twalk well but she looked ready to lick everybody's face!
If you'd like more info on possible treatments, check these articles
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#arthritis
Bone Spurs
Arthritis, and the use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin
Can you trim the fur around her nether regions by yourself? Keeping it short will make it easier to clean.
Where was the problem spot that the vet saw?
It's possible that the pain will get worse as time goes on, but it's amanagable pain. Many arthritic animals can still live manylong happy years as long as they're being taken care of well.Last time I was at the vet I met a very happy rottweiler. Shehad bad arthritis in her hip, but her owner said she was usually okayand still liked to play with the younger dogs. She couldn'twalk well but she looked ready to lick everybody's face!
If you'd like more info on possible treatments, check these articles
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#arthritis
Bone Spurs
Arthritis, and the use of Glucosamine/Chondroitin
Pipp
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Metacam will take that right away, no worries there. That's what it's best used for.
Give her a pat for us, too..
sasand gang
Give her a pat for us, too..
sas
and gang 
Thanks everyone for all your help.
The whitish blur in the x-ray was towards the very back of her spine...almost at the very end.
The vetsaid that a wire bottom cage wouldn't beagood idea. He said that it would probably cause her morepain. So I'm going to have to clean her butt up every now andthen.
The vet also said he's never seen arthritis in a rabbit before but hesaid that was because rabbits would never sit still long enough for himto take an x-ray. Iszy just wanted to be held and pet thewhole time. I think the vet was shockedhow tame and friendly she was. I was so proud.:sunshine:
The whitish blur in the x-ray was towards the very back of her spine...almost at the very end.
The vetsaid that a wire bottom cage wouldn't beagood idea. He said that it would probably cause her morepain. So I'm going to have to clean her butt up every now andthen.
The vet also said he's never seen arthritis in a rabbit before but hesaid that was because rabbits would never sit still long enough for himto take an x-ray. Iszy just wanted to be held and pet thewhole time. I think the vet was shockedhow tame and friendly she was. I was so proud.:sunshine:
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Lissa wrote:
That's interesting, Lissa. As kind of an aside, I'm going to be sellingthe rabbits' cage (they use it, but it takes up space and is a pain toclean), and instead using an excercise pen to create an environmenttaylored for mellow, older, and possibly arthritic bunbuns.
Since we're dealing with a lot of the same issues (flexibility, messybums) I'd wouldn't mind sharing what I find for flooring, litterboxes,etc
That's interesting, Lissa. As kind of an aside, I'm going to be sellingthe rabbits' cage (they use it, but it takes up space and is a pain toclean), and instead using an excercise pen to create an environmenttaylored for mellow, older, and possibly arthritic bunbuns.
Since we're dealing with a lot of the same issues (flexibility, messybums) I'd wouldn't mind sharing what I find for flooring, litterboxes,etc
KatyG
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Hi I am sorry to hear that iszy is notwell. I hope she improves with pain killers, it could be thatit is one of these things that will flare up from time to time butothertimes she will be better. Don't worry too muchabout her being in pain, bunnies are pretty good at letting usknow. If she is still moving about and eating ok then she isfine. I have found bunnies tend to get very still if theydon't feel well.
I never had it confirmed by an x ray but I suspect my netherland dwarfmay have had arthritis near the end of his life, he had hadan injury to his lega few years beforedue tolanding funny and I think it maybe led to joint stiffness lateron. You could just tell he didn't hop quite thesame. But he was fine living with it he seemed to get used tomoving differently. And he was 10 years old at the time sosince Iszy is younger she will likely have less trouble.
I never had it confirmed by an x ray but I suspect my netherland dwarfmay have had arthritis near the end of his life, he had hadan injury to his lega few years beforedue tolanding funny and I think it maybe led to joint stiffness lateron. You could just tell he didn't hop quite thesame. But he was fine living with it he seemed to get used tomoving differently. And he was 10 years old at the time sosince Iszy is younger she will likely have less trouble.
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Bunny was on that medicine for a little while,then we went to a low dose baby asprin twice a day. Thespecialist said she was nt in pain soshe did not needit. It can get better, worse or stay the same. Ithink her problem is from and injury since the bone spurs should not becausing her problem since they are small.
Just make sure she is comfortable and she should be okay and adjust to her condition.
ed
Just make sure she is comfortable and she should be okay and adjust to her condition.
ed
You'll never guess what happenedyesterday. I took her outside to play and she was runningthrough the grass grazing for about an hour. I haven't seenher this active in at least a year. Mommy was intears. It was so nice to see herenjoying herself outside again. It's been a longtime. She was still a bit wobbly and almost fell over a fewtimes, but it didn't seem to bother her none.
It was so nice to see herenjoying herself outside again. It's been a longtime. She was still a bit wobbly and almost fell over a fewtimes, but it didn't seem to bother her none.KatyG
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aww. That would be lovely to see. I'm glad she is doing better.
pamnock
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Pain meds. andanti-inflammatories maygreatly increase the enjoyment of her life. Discuss theseoptions with your vet. With pain management, she'll be on theroad to a comfortable life, and I think it will relieve a lot of yourstress to have this taken care of.
More info:
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Bone_diseases/Bone_diseases_main.htm
http://www.hrschicago.org/rabbit3fr.html
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=490&S=5&SourceID=43
Pam
More info:
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Bone_diseases/Bone_diseases_main.htm
http://www.hrschicago.org/rabbit3fr.html
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=490&S=5&SourceID=43
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Pipp
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Pipp is a Medicam junkie, she LOVES thestuff. I'm not sure what they mixed it with, but she chasesthe syringe and sucks it back. onder:
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naturestee
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Lissa, does she like the taste?Metacam is supposed to be honey-flavored and some rabbits love thetaste. When I was giving it to Fey I mixed it in a tiny bitof pumpkin.
I don't think you can use it in the water bottle, but you could callyour vet and see if he'd have a dosing recommendation for that.
Edit: Pipp's a junkie!:huh:headsmack
I don't think you can use it in the water bottle, but you could callyour vet and see if he'd have a dosing recommendation for that.
Edit: Pipp's a junkie!:huh:headsmack
pamnock
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I don't recommend mixing meds in the water due to the inaccuracy of dosages.
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