Is my Bunnies leg Sprained or Broken!?

My just over 2 month old bunny was behind me when a small ironing board fell over towards him. He ran out of the way and before I could see what happened he was in his tunnel scared to come out. I don't know if he was frightened and ran away and when he moved too fast on the laminent floors he pulled a muscle or the board fell on him.

The board fell 80% on a pillow so the force wouldn't be 100%. He is hopping around with his left leg in the air and not able to stretch it out. However it's been 2 days and he's putting more weight on it and stretching it more now.

We took him to the vet and he wasn't sure (mind you he didn't seem to know what he was talking about) the X-rays to find out are going to cost over $500 and I don't want to spend it if I don't have to but also I love him and want what's best.

He's in pain meds the vet gave us and he seems happier. Any advise or ways I could check and see what's going on? He doesn't flinch if I thouch it or move it at all. Only when I pull his leg almost all the way.

I would love any help I can get - he's been such an inspiration in my life I don't want him to be hurt - I feel like a Terrible mom!!

It may be impossible to rule out a fracture without having xrays taken. If there were to be a fracture then this may require surgery in order for it to heal in a way that would not cause life-long problems for the Rabbit. Of course strains and sprains can occur and these can heal with anti-inflammatories and rest. But as the Vet could not rule out a fracture with a basic examination of the injured limb then it may be that an Xray becomes an essential diagnostic tool to enable your Rabbit to receive appropriate treatment. I would take your Rabbit back to the Vet for re-checking and to discuss the best way to proceed. In the meantime your Rabbit needs to be kept as quiet as possible to avoid further limb damage and to assist any healing that may possibly occur.

Good luck

As Jane says it maybe impossible to tell without an xray. I know you can have trouble finding rabbits vets in the US so it might be worth trying your local house rabbit society or similar and see if they have a recommended vet list. At least they way you know when you are handing over money they know what they are talking about.

Rugs are a good idea for laminate as rabbits find it very slippy, it's particularly important while he heals. Restricting his space will be important too, so he's not dashing about while it mends.