What kind of Medicine do you give a rabbit for pain?
Until recently you might have been told to give your rabbit only a few drops of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Meloxicam (Metacam, Loxicam, Meloxidyl, Inflacam, Meloxivet, Revitacam or Rheumocam are brand names for this medicine).
How do you give a rabbit a pill?
In order to give your rabbit a pill, start by holding the rabbit still. It is a good idea to begin when your rabbit is calm. Simply pick up your rabbit, and cradle them under your non-dominant arm, almost like a football, with their face away from you. Part the lips.
What happens if you give a rabbit too much medicine?
It is very important you don’t do this too forcefully. Give the rabbit a chance to swallow and avoid flooding the mouth with liquid. There is a risk if liquids are squirted in too quickly that the rabbit will inhale the medicine, which can cause pneumonia.
Is it safe to give a rabbit fentanyl?
Concurrent use with another NSAID, corticosteroid, or nephrotoxic medication must be avoided. If unavoidable, the rabbit should be monitored closely. . Can be used to reverse the effect of m-opioids, e.g. fentanyl and treat post-surgical pain Quick turn-over in rabbits: 3.16 h. after SC injection, 1.64 h. after IV injection
What kind of pain medication can you give a rabbit?
NSAIDs are the most common analgesics used for chronic pain. They have both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties so they are often used with mild to moderate pain. NSAIDs appear to be well tolerated in rabbits for long periods of time. They can be given orally or by injection.
Is it safe to give a rabbit NSAIDs?
Long-term use of NSAIDs for rabbits should be approached with caution to avoid adverse side-effects in the kidneys and gastrointestinal tracts. If your rabbit requires NSAIDs for chronic pain, such as for arthritis, your vet may re-examine your rabbit’s blood to ensure its organs are healthy.
Concurrent use with another NSAID, corticosteroid, or nephrotoxic medication must be avoided. If unavoidable, the rabbit should be monitored closely. . Can be used to reverse the effect of m-opioids, e.g. fentanyl and treat post-surgical pain Quick turn-over in rabbits: 3.16 h. after SC injection, 1.64 h. after IV injection
How often do you have to give rabbits analgesia?
Drug combinations – many times it is necessary to use more then one type of analgesic to treat a painful condition. In some cases, rabbits become resistant to the effects of a drug that has been used for a while and it may be necessary to change to a different analgesic.