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I was just wondering what people's opinions are on this.:?
It is not something I had come across before but have now seen several rabbits having gone through a double hind leg amputation for different reasons in the US.
My initial reaction was one of shock and horror but then when I sat down and though about it realised that if both legs are completely useless and they are dragging them around then removing them would make sense. But it still doesn't sit right with me 100%
Of course as with any bunny when it comes to a serious disability it depends on their personalities etc but I have never come across a rabbit in the UK having such an operation.
I know in the US they do have a different approach to veterinary care. Trevor's physio worked out there for a while and saw some very extreme surgeries being done which would make the hair curl on a UK vet!
I know we always say just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. But in the right circumstances should such an operation be done if the bunny was able to cope?
Obviously it is never something we would consider for Trevor as she has feelings in her legs and the hope of walking again. But given her personality and determination if her legs were completely dead and getting damaged would a double leg amputation be the right thing for her? I honestly don't know......
So was just wondering what other people thought about it :wave:
It is not something I had come across before but have now seen several rabbits having gone through a double hind leg amputation for different reasons in the US.
My initial reaction was one of shock and horror but then when I sat down and though about it realised that if both legs are completely useless and they are dragging them around then removing them would make sense. But it still doesn't sit right with me 100%
Of course as with any bunny when it comes to a serious disability it depends on their personalities etc but I have never come across a rabbit in the UK having such an operation.
I know in the US they do have a different approach to veterinary care. Trevor's physio worked out there for a while and saw some very extreme surgeries being done which would make the hair curl on a UK vet!
I know we always say just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. But in the right circumstances should such an operation be done if the bunny was able to cope?
Obviously it is never something we would consider for Trevor as she has feelings in her legs and the hope of walking again. But given her personality and determination if her legs were completely dead and getting damaged would a double leg amputation be the right thing for her? I honestly don't know......
So was just wondering what other people thought about it :wave: