Arthoritis

[bonnie_and_clide_lover_bunnies]

I did not know that if your bunny or rabbit did nto get outenough and move around or is in a small caget that it could getarthortis. My mom found it out. Is this true? I amagin that it is but ido noit know could someone help me please and tell me if it is true ornot???????







-Melissa

 

[mygrl2k3]

Yes i have heard that is true. I guess if they dont use thier joints they lose them.

Cristy

 

[Carolyn]

It's definitely true. You may wish to check outsome of the information on this site.


http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=C&C=20&S=0



-Carolyn

 

[pamnock]

Arthritis and Spondylosis (degeneration of thespine) are also common afflictions in older rabbits, especiallyaffecting large, obese rabbits and those over 4 years of age.It is more common is does than in bucks. Theseconditions can often be diagnosed with x-rays and anti-inflammatoriesas well as pain killers can be used to help relieve symptoms of thedisease.

Pam