Is Flexadin glucosamine safe for my bunny's hip and joint pain?

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Got suggested therapy with meloxicam and glucosamine for my bunny's hip. There isn't a specialized glucosamine for bunnies, and my vet suggested Flexadin tablets. 1/4 of it a day for my 2kg bun. The ingredients per tablet (2 g): Glucosamine HCI 500mg; Chondroitin sulfate 400 mg; Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw) 150 mg; Manganese sulfate (provides 10 mg of manganese) 31.2 mg; Contains poultry flavour (vegetable origin). Is this safe? Attached x-ray and product. I appreciate your help. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 4.4 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Glucosamine may help your bunny & Flexidin is a good product. Generally, you cannot overdose an animal with a joint supplement, but since rabbits have different digestive systems than dogs & cats, we do go a bit careful here. Generally, we start with a cat suitable dose, so if the 1/4 tablet is appropriate, go ahead & start. If Moko's stool becomes a little soft & runny, you will need to back off to every other day, or stop the supplement. But many bunnies do tolerate this very well. It is worth a try. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Is Flexadin glucosamine safe for my bunny's hip and joint pain?

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