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Cherry has lost use of her Back Legs - U/Date
- Thread starter tonibun
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MightyMax
Banned
It depends on the cause of the paresis tonibun. Sorry to hear this
https://rabbit.org/hind-limb-weakness-in-the-rabbit/
http://www.disabledrabbits.com/paralysis.html
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
As MM has said, it really depends on the cause. Vets is your best option at this time to determine the cause and the treatments available.
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orangediva
Mama Doe
MightyMax
Banned
willow and squiggles
Mama Doe
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor Bunny
There are several possible causes of hind leg paralysis so as I am sure you know the most important thing is to get Cherry to a Vet straight away. As hind leg paralysis can be caused by a spinal injury it is essential that the effected Rabbit is kept immobile until she/he has been seen by a Vet. Hopefully you did took her to an Emergency Vet last night and I really hope that her prognosis is not as bad as you may fear.
Whilst these links are in no way a diagnosis, only an examination from a Rabbit Savvy Vet can give you that, they may prove useful to take a look at
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=490&S=5
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Signs/Cuniculi_signs.html
http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/PhysicalTraumatic/Spinal_InjuryLagomorphs.htm
Sending lots of vibes xx
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
MightyMax
Banned
I'm glad to hear she's doing well at the moment
Regarding the heart condition connection, do you mean this?
Cardiovascular disease – disease of the heart muscle, infection in the sac around the heart (pericardium) and disease of the blood vessels (arthrosclerosis) can all lead to less oxygen reaching the muscle tissues with resultant weakness
I guess at this stage anything is a possibility and only a competent vet would be able to perhaps hazard a guess as to what's happened. These things are very difficult to pinpoint ... When my rabbit had sudden onset head tilt my (savvy) vet didn't know what had caused it. Quite perplexing they are these rabbits
I'm glad to hear she's doing well at the moment
Regarding the heart condition connection, do you mean this?
Cardiovascular disease – disease of the heart muscle, infection in the sac around the heart (pericardium) and disease of the blood vessels (arthrosclerosis) can all lead to less oxygen reaching the muscle tissues with resultant weakness
I guess at this stage anything is a possibility and only a competent vet would be able to perhaps hazard a guess as to what's happened. These things are very difficult to pinpoint ... When my rabbit had sudden onset head tilt my (savvy) vet didn't know what had caused it. Quite perplexing they are these rabbits
Yes, this is it. I've just read that again and it could actually apply to me also! My legs are not as strong as they used to be!
MightyMax
Banned
It's a very real thing as well. Lack of oxygen can make the legs feel like they are made of concrete.
Is your heart OK tonibun? Would you even know?
I have a BP check every 6 months. My Father died of a heart attack when he was 64 and his Father died much younger than that, so it is in my family. I think all that smoke a year or so ago didn't help! Quite often I was afraid of breathing properly.
