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Not using leg at all :-(

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clairekaitlin

Warren Scout
My poor snuggs caught her claw in my mums rug a week ago and since then hasn't used her leg:( I thought at first she had just caught the nail as she was using it at first but now she has stopped using it completely (back leg) and sits still for most of the time:(
She doesn't seem to be in pain but her leg looks withered already:(
I am taking her vet asap but I just wondered if anyone had ideas?!?!?!
Cheers Claire xx
 
No ideas, definately sounds like shes done something to it, broken it/sprained it. Not sure what the vets will be able to do if she has broke it and its been left a week :( id call the vets first thing in the morning. She definately needs pain relief by the sounds of it :(

Is she eating ok? xxx
 
Did she pull the claw right off? If so it is possible that an infection has got in and travelled up her leg:?

I hope the vet is able to help. Why do these things always happen on a bank holiday :roll:

Sending lots of vibes for Snuggs xx
 
clairekaitlin said:
My poor snuggs caught her claw in my mums rug a week ago and since then hasn't used her leg:( I thought at first she had just caught the nail as she was using it at first but now she has stopped using it completely (back leg) and sits still for most of the time:(
She doesn't seem to be in pain but her leg looks withered already:(
I am taking her vet asap but I just wondered if anyone had ideas?!?!?!
Cheers Claire xx
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Did you not take her to the Vet when she injured herself a week ago :?

If she is not using her leg at all now then she needs to see a Vet today. At the very least she requires some pain relief.

I hope that you are able to get Vet treatment for her today.

ETA- If she is very immobile and sits awkwardly she may have damaged a cruciate ligament. I have known of this to happen after what at first appeared to be a 'simple' pulled nail injury.
 
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Jack's-Jane said:
Did you not take her to the Vet when she injured herself a week ago :?

If she is not using her leg at all now then she needs to see a Vet today. At the very least she requires some pain relief.

I hope that you are able to get Vet treatment for her today.

ETA- If she is very immobile and sits awkwardly she may have damaged a cruciate ligament. I have known of this to happen after what at first appeared to be a 'simple' pulled nail injury.
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When she first pulled it she was still using it, so please don't take that attitude with me, it is only the past 2 days she hasn't used it and no vets were open.
If you have followed my other threads about my poor Daisy you will see I would never allow an animal to suffer!
I am trying to find a way of getting her there now as I don't drive and have two children off for easter holidays.
 
Becky86 said:
No ideas, definately sounds like shes done something to it, broken it/sprained it. Not sure what the vets will be able to do if she has broke it and its been left a week :( id call the vets first thing in the morning. She definately needs pain relief by the sounds of it :(

Is she eating ok? xxx
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In answer to you hun, yes she is eating and drinking fine, still binkying occasionally and playing with her new friend. xx
 
clairekaitlin said:
My poor snuggs caught her claw in my mums rug a week ago and since then hasn't used her leg:( I thought at first she had just caught the nail as she was using it at first but now she has stopped using it completely (back leg) and sits still for most of the time:(
She doesn't seem to be in pain but her leg looks withered already:(
I am taking her vet asap but I just wondered if anyone had ideas?!?!?!
Cheers Claire xx
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Thats not waht you said in your OP
 
clairekaitlin said:
When she first pulled it she was still using it, so please don't take that attitude with me, it is only the past 2 days she hasn't used it and no vets were open.
If you have followed my other threads about my poor Daisy you will see I would never allow an animal to suffer!
I am trying to find a way of getting her there now as I don't drive and have two children off for easter holidays.
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I know what a fab bunny mummy you are and how hard you tried for Daisy :(.

I do hope you are able to find a vet you can get to today and that she is able to help Snuggs feel better soon.

You know where I am if you need anymore help :wave:
 
I was obviously misinterpreting your OP as I read it as he had been unable to use his leg for a week. This is a large forum and I just cant keep up with every post that everyone makes about their Rabbits.

I hope the Vet can help :)
 
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