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My bunny has a bad leg

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Hello all - first time on this forum and hope someone may be able to advise!

My 9 week old male mini lop was having a energetic run around this evening. He did a huge 'binkie', but landed akwardly, fell on his side and has not since used his back left leg.

He seems happy enough - is still eating and drinking and being his nosey self, but is refusing to use his leg. Im really worried about him and wonder what action I need to take.

This is my first bunny and need some help!

Thanks

Sarah
 
Hello and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear your bunny has hurt its leg. It might be best to take your rabbit to the vet just to check there is nothing wrong with it.
 
Hi and welcome.

I am sorry you are having problems with your rabbits leg. There are a number of possiblities that this could be including a spinal injury, boney injury of his leg or a soft tissue injury. The treatment is different depending on what the problem is.

I would settle your rabbit into an enclosed space to prevent further injury and get him to see a vet so that appropriate therapy can be given. In the meanwhile it is important that your rabbit has access to food and water without having to move around a lot.

Please do update us when you have see a vet.
 
I would def take to the vet. Marble had a limp and when I took him to the vets he had discloated it and must have been in a lot of pain. Rabbits are very good at hiding there injuries as they are prey animals
 
Thanks for all your messages.

Took bunny (Tickle) to vets this evening. No broken bones, but vet could feel a swelling of the knee.

Tickle has has an anti-inflammatory jab and has to be on bed rest for 2 days away from his best buddy, Twitch.
If no improvement by mon / tues, have to go back for x-rays to check for hair-line fractures.

He's still in good spirits and eating well - so fingers crossed he makes a full recovery!
 
How is Tickle this morning.Maizey had a cruciate ligament injury.He had to have plenty of rest and daily pain relief.It got better after about six weeks.
 
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