I got a bunny from a girl a few weeks ago. She told me that the little bunny was 4 weeks old. She cannot bend any of her limbs under her. She looks like someone would have dropped her from up high, like she is in a splatted position. She is not in any pain and gets around in her own way. But her poop sticks to her and I have to bathe her. She is very friendly and is a happy little bunny. Has anyone ever heard of this before?
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Oh no!!
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Why was the Bun removed from her Mum at 4 weeks ?
Has she been examined by a Vet?
The problem could be congenital ( a birth 'defect') or the result of injury. Either way she needs a Vet to examin her.
Has she been examined by a Vet?
The problem could be congenital ( a birth 'defect') or the result of injury. Either way she needs a Vet to examin her.
donstapley
Young Bun
yeah definately get her to the vets asap. could just be a birth defect but best to get it checked out
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
How is the poor little bunny today?
Has she always been like this? or is it something that has just developed?
If she has always been like it sounds like she has splay legs, if this is the case she will need very special care to prevent her getting urine burn or pressure sores.
We run a sanctuary for special needs bunnies, if we can be of any help or support to you please let me know
this is my email address if you don't want to pm rainbowrabbitsretirement@yahoo.co.uk
Has she always been like this? or is it something that has just developed?
If she has always been like it sounds like she has splay legs, if this is the case she will need very special care to prevent her getting urine burn or pressure sores.
We run a sanctuary for special needs bunnies, if we can be of any help or support to you please let me know
this is my email address if you don't want to pm rainbowrabbitsretirement@yahoo.co.uk
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abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Some buns are born with splay leg, which can sometimes be corrected if the bunny is treated by a vet in time.
I guess it could also be caused by nutritional deficiencies if the baby has been taken away from mum too early
Sounds like he definitely needs to see a vet
I guess it could also be caused by nutritional deficiencies if the baby has been taken away from mum too early
Sounds like he definitely needs to see a vet
