stiffness in rattie back legs

[toni]

Hi there

Just wondering if anyone knew any herbal remedies for stiffness in ratties back legs. She's getting on in age now, but persists in running up and down between the layers of her cage to store food, despite the fact that it can't be doing her much good.  We have tried keeping food, favourite things on the bottom level but she's just not having it. Tried cod liver oil, any other suggestions available to Uk rattie owners?

[Marybelle]

Actually, activity is probably one of the best things for her.  Excercise will help her stay limber longer.  I believe that Debbie D. recommends a B-vitamin complex for rats with hind limb weakness from aging.  Unfortunately, I don't have my Rat Care book at work with me, so I can't look that up....