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- 01/15/2014 at 5:31 PM
  Balefulregards
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  I’ve decided to start Coco on a Glucosamine + Chondroitin liquid (no sugar added, but it does taste like orange) daily to help with what I suspect is her onset of Elder Diva Bun arthritis.
  
  As suggested by MediRabbit, I’m doing 1/4th tsp a day. It should take a couple of weeks to see any real result, but I strongly think that my adding the Joint Support Oxbow supplements two weeks ago has shown some improvements in her overall activity. I even saw a half binky a few nights ago.
  
  In addition, I am trying an alcohol free white willow extract for discomfort. I do plan on asking our vet for some MetaCam to have on hand, but I would highly prefer to not start MetaCam if we can do without. My hope is that the white willow will ease any low grade discomfort she may be experiencing.
  
  I gave this to her orally tonight. She actually took it quite well, although I did get a sharp look once I put her back on the floor. I anticipate that she will urinate on something in the very near future.
- 01/17/2014 at 11:59 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Thank for reporting in about it. It’s good to hear these supplements can make a difference. Something easy for us as owners to get them onto.
  Turmeric is another anti-inflammatory you might like to look into Baleful.
  
  So she’s taking the liquid from a syringe?
  
  I’ve wanted to get a couple of my bunnies on supplements but haven’t been able figure a way to get it into them regularly without forcing it. I thought adding it to some home made cookie treats.
- 01/18/2014 at 7:21 PM
  Balefulregards
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  I was giving it both to her via syringe and she was meh about the experience.
  
  However, I had a brain storm this morning and tried mixing it in with a *little* bit of pineapple juice. Voila – she lapped it right up.
  
  I think those Oxbow supplements have turmeric in them as well. She takes them all right ( if I am not offering papaya tablets).
- 02/03/2014 at 9:26 PM
  Balefulregards
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  It’s been a couple of weeks now so I wanted to update.
  
  We are seeing a vast improvement in Coco’s mood and mobility since adding the G&C to her daily intake. She is moving with comfort and is even moving out into the other areas of the house (She had been sticking very close to her maze/under the bed).
  
  We got the Myristol pellets and they look nearly identical to Oxbow regular pellets. In fact, I give a big 3 finger pinch of the Myristol and then a tiny 1 finger pinch of the oxbow pellets and she thinks she is getting a treat.
  
  I am down to cleaning her bum once a week rather than daily. She is now fast enough that she can make a run for it when she sees me coming.
  
  So far, so good.
- 02/04/2014 at 5:58 AM
  manic_muncher
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  That is so awesome! I’m so happy to hear this has helped so much.
- 02/04/2014 at 7:53 AM
  Sarita
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  That’s great – I’m so glad that it is helping Coco.
- 03/16/2014 at 9:53 PM
  mrs. coach
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  I know this is a slightly old thread, but I wanted to follow up since it is great to hear that these supplements have made a big difference for your bun! My vet gave us metacam to determine whether our bun’s diminished activity was arthritis-related, and after a few days I’m certain it is — she is running around again now that she’s on meds. I’m not sure what the vet is going to recommend long-term, but I’d love to not have to shell out for metacam every month/avoid potential kidney issues for Mrs. Coach.
  
  Are you still seeing notable changes? I’m going to have to look into where I might be able to get glucosamine (I did try the Oxbow joint support tabs, which have glucosamine…she does take them if I leave the tab in her dish overnight, so maybe that may help as well, though I know it’s supposed to take a month or so to see results with those). I hope things continue to go well for you!
- 03/16/2014 at 10:17 PM
  Balefulregards
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  Hi mrs coach.
  
  Indeed I AM still seeing very noticeable effects. I saw a true binky a few days ago – the first for coco in nearly a year. The following day, she did the bunny 500 racing back and forth.
  
  She has been able to clean her own bum consistently as well. It’s been nearly three weeks since I had to take care of a ball of poo smooshed into her fur.
  
  She will take the tabs, but the easiest sell has been the sugar free glucosamine liquid in a bit of pineapple juice. The juice also helps their hair digestion ( particularly during shed time). The time to benefit on the liquid seems shorter – about 2 weeks of daily dosage ( @ 1/4th of a teaspoon)
  
  I got my glucosamine liquid ( orange flavored, no sugar) for about 7 dollars on amazon.
  
  Good luck!
- 03/17/2014 at 10:22 PM
  mrs. coach
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  Thanks so much for the info! And glad to hear about Coco’s continued improvement!
- 03/17/2014 at 10:22 PM
  mrs. coach
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  Thanks so much for the info! And glad to hear about Coco’s continued improvement!
- 03/18/2014 at 4:53 AM
  Bam
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  It’s really wonderful to read this! I have seen almost incredible improvement in dogs with glucosamin-chondroitin supplements, it’s great to know that it works for buns as well.
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