Bellikinz
Warren Scout
Hi,
I've been taking care of a male bunny for a few months now. He was going to be shot if he didn't get a home so I took him, and now my good friend was hoping to take him. The hutch has taken some time as hes often busy, but meanwhile Tucker got out. We suspected he was originally a pet bunny turned loose at a young age. He's extremely friendly, just enjoys to explore.
The neighbors brought him back two days ago and he was in terrible condition! His back legs are basically immobile.
We rushed him to the vet and get him assessed. As we live in the country, our vet isn't specialized in rabbits but he has some experience. He suspects it might be a spinal injury, but we don't have the funds to x-ray... He said he doesn't think Tucker is in pain, and he can't be sure of anything. He doesn't think all hope is lost though, because when you touch his tail or pinch his foot he does recoil.
He said we should give him a bit of time as hes has a rabbit before that was more severe than this and he managed to heal. Otherwise to euthanize him would be the only other option...
Any advice as to how to keep him comfortable?
I've been taking care of a male bunny for a few months now. He was going to be shot if he didn't get a home so I took him, and now my good friend was hoping to take him. The hutch has taken some time as hes often busy, but meanwhile Tucker got out. We suspected he was originally a pet bunny turned loose at a young age. He's extremely friendly, just enjoys to explore.
The neighbors brought him back two days ago and he was in terrible condition! His back legs are basically immobile.
We rushed him to the vet and get him assessed. As we live in the country, our vet isn't specialized in rabbits but he has some experience. He suspects it might be a spinal injury, but we don't have the funds to x-ray... He said he doesn't think Tucker is in pain, and he can't be sure of anything. He doesn't think all hope is lost though, because when you touch his tail or pinch his foot he does recoil.
He said we should give him a bit of time as hes has a rabbit before that was more severe than this and he managed to heal. Otherwise to euthanize him would be the only other option...
Any advice as to how to keep him comfortable?