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Twisted Back Legs/ Back Injury?

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Wise Old Thumper
One of my bunnies Frosty has developed twisted back legs. It could be from a back injury though?
It's difficult because I am at uni and I hardly ever come home and my non bunnysavvy mum is looking after them. She does a brill job but she has not noticed a change in him. He is very mobile, jumping and hopping everywhere normally, eating etc. all fine, but looks dodgey plus I saw him fall onto his bottom a few times?
I decided not to take him home with me as don't want to stress the bunch out (he lives with 4 others and don't want bonding issues). Mum is taking him to the vets on Monday.
Do you guys have an ideas or experience?
 
Sounds like he needs a Vet today, Monday is 5 days away :cry:

He may have hind leg weakness as a result of either a vertebral collapse, arthritis or even EC. Some Rabbits with relatively advanced arthritic disease can seem to be quite mobile but their movements are 'abnormal' and they have muscle wastage. Sore hocks also become an issue.

But without a full examination it is impossible to say what may be wrong, hence a Vet check today incase it is something serious

Sending vibes for him xx
 
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