Can rabbits get arthritis? My rabbit is 8 years old, and can no longer hop, but he waddles. Is this normal for an old rabbit?
Can rabbits get arthritis? My rabbit is 8 years old, and can no longer hop, but he waddles. Is this normal for an old rabbit?
Yes, I beleave rabbits can get arthritouse. I recomend taking your bunny to the vet to have the vet look at it.
Ashley
Dogs: Nova, Konnor and Sitka
Yes, it's not unusual for bunnies to get arthritis.....you may have to consider changing the litter box to something with lower sides. I think the House Rabbit Society at www.rabbit.org can give you ideas for coping with an arthritic bunny in their health link.
I too have an 8 yr old chocolate rex and she shows some signs periodically of stiffness. You might give her a bunny massage ...well all over, but esp on her lower back and her back legs. Just easy, circular rubs (image what you would like in the way of a massage and then do that to your bunny). Use a medium-firm pressure but not too hard either.
Good luck, get back to us if you have any other questions.
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