Healthcare of rabbits, guinea pigs and more exotic animals is important
too, and like bigger animals these species can suffer pain
following injuries or due to arthritis. Medical treatment can be
difficult in these species as appropriate dose rates and safety data
may not be available. Acupuncture and physical therapies can be used in
some species, although they are inappropriate in pets that are
particularly small, and acupuncture is inadvisable in reptiles.
Signs that a pet may be suffering pain, muscle spasm, or poor mobility
include:
