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splay back legs? update

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youngbunny2

Mama Doe
we have given a home to a lovely bun with 2 babies who are nearly 2 weeks old.one baby is fine but the other has a problem with its back legs? it cant hop it crawls along its feet are pointing out to the side rather than how they should.what should i do?
 
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I would take it to the vet with mum and the other baby so its not too stressful, I know nothing about breeding so feel free too ignore me !:D
 
youngbunny2 said:
we have given a home to a lovely bun with 2 babies who are nearly 2 weeks old.one baby is fine but the other has a problem with its back legs? it cant hop it crawls along its feet are pointing out to the side rather than how they should.what should i do?
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Take h/her to a Vet.
It sounds as though h/she has a congenital hip problem which will leave h/her disabled for life. H/She will require lifelong care as a 'special needs' Rabbit or if this is not possible or if ongoing severe pain is an issue then PTS is the only other option.
 
If the legs have splayed out at only 2 weeks old then unfortunately the out look isn't that bright for the little bunny :(

As Jane says it has a congenital problem. Often when there are deformities obvious on the outside there are often internal ones too. Also as the baby grows and puts more weight and pressure on its legs its mobility will become even more of an issue :(
 
Been to vets, they said they can either splint the legs and see if it works or pts.we are gettin a second opinion from ivan cratz on friday.We can see why the previous owners wanted rid so fast:evil:
 
had a second opinion with different vet and she said NOT to splint as it can casue more problems.she says the hips are not deformed and he does have feeling in the legs,we are waiting until 6 weeks to re assess.he is such a happy lively little bun we must give hi a chance.She also says he is not in pain.:)
 
Has it had a fall?? Could the other baby or mum have rolled on it?? It may be just bruising....Has the baby been x rayed??:wave:
 
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