Reply To: Senior bunny (11 y/o) with hindquarter instability

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Rabbits need a higher dosage than a dog. Dosage can be as high as 1.5 mg/kg for acute pain, but typical (i.e., maintenance) is 0.3-0.6.

My bunny was eating like it was going out of style. I could see a bunny that had stomach pain not wanting to eat, but arthritis doesn’t necessarily prevent them from eating as long as they can reach the food.

As for the X-ray, they will need to get his spine relatively straight so they can see the joints. I have heard of alternative medicine for rabbits like acupuncture and laser. From that I’ve read, results seem to vary. Hopefully having some pain meds will get him at least feeling a little better. He will likely never recover full use of his legs, but hopefully he’ll be able to support himself and get around more easily.