[Gpdd] HEALTH: Stiff piggie joints

DFHAKES at aol.com DFHAKES at aol.com
Mon Dec 24 14:30:00 EST 2007


 
 
While Lucy & Mina hate baths, my angel Buddy loved a warm bath.   He had a 
very mild case of bumblefoot and we prepared a bath with some epsom  salt.  
Buddy squatted down in the warm water and I swear I heard him  say "ahh".  He was 
so relaxed he pooped in his bathwater.
 
I have a 7.5 year old bunny with stiff joints.  My vet recently put  her on 
Metacam (meloxicam).  With most piggies it is very easy to syringe  in but they 
have a new honey flavored formula that you just drip on  greens.  It's very 
mild and can be used long-term and reduced inflammation,  which causes pain in 
joints.



 
Regards,

Dana Felice
Chapter Manager
Tampa Bay House  Rabbit Society

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