m.e.
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This actually came up on the CatForum, someonewas talking about how their cat now qualified as "geriatric" accordingto their vet, and would start having annual screenings for age-relatedproblems. And it's come up a few times here, talking about olderbunnies (6 and up).
Well, Rex will be 6 in March () and I was just wondering if there wasany sort of change in care as a rabbit ages. What are some things toexpect in an older bunny? Are there age-related health issues? I havenoticed he's still got all that bunnitude but isn't as spry as he usedto be. Is arthritis a concern in older rabbits? I've thought ofeventually building a stoop for their cage so he won't have to jump upand down so much. Of course, Peanut will be 5 in August, so would be asmuch for her as for him.
Naturally, I don't want to admit my buns are getting older, but theother day my dad referred to Rex as a "wisened old man". I just want toease them gracefully into their later years and enjoy every second Ihave with them.
Well, Rex will be 6 in March () and I was just wondering if there wasany sort of change in care as a rabbit ages. What are some things toexpect in an older bunny? Are there age-related health issues? I havenoticed he's still got all that bunnitude but isn't as spry as he usedto be. Is arthritis a concern in older rabbits? I've thought ofeventually building a stoop for their cage so he won't have to jump upand down so much. Of course, Peanut will be 5 in August, so would be asmuch for her as for him.
Naturally, I don't want to admit my buns are getting older, but theother day my dad referred to Rex as a "wisened old man". I just want toease them gracefully into their later years and enjoy every second Ihave with them.