Darby has just got home from the vets after having her VHD jab. Since we let her out shes staggering (Like shes dizzy) and limping like she cant put presure on her back left leg.I've heard of limping after the jab. Does this sound like it? How long can i expect it to last? I'd be grateful for any info. x
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VHD limp
- Thread starter missshell
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2 of my rabbits had a limp after VHD, Petey was worse, though it was his front paw. suppose it depends on the rabbit as to which paw is affected and where the jab was put in...........
Petey was alot better in 24 hrs, but stil had a slight limp for 2 -3 days after, it got better and better as each day went on (either that or he was playing for sympathy which wouldnt surprise me :lol: :lol: )
I gave Petey & Twinkle a vitamin drink for a few days just to help them get better.
Good luck and sending hugs to your bun.
Petey was alot better in 24 hrs, but stil had a slight limp for 2 -3 days after, it got better and better as each day went on (either that or he was playing for sympathy which wouldnt surprise me :lol: :lol: )
I gave Petey & Twinkle a vitamin drink for a few days just to help them get better.
Good luck and sending hugs to your bun.
I have had lots of buns have a limp after the VHD but it is always in the front paw. I have never heard of a bun with a back paw limp :? The staggering does not sound right at all.
I would phone the vet and ask questions - something sounds wrong here :?
Let us know what you find out and how Darby is.
I would phone the vet and ask questions - something sounds wrong here :?
Let us know what you find out and how Darby is.
Joob-joobs
Mama Doe
Glad she is feeling better. Skye had a limp recently after her VHD, it was her front paw though.
.::.whiterabbit.::.
Mama Doe
im soooo glad darby is fine now- millie has her jabs soon and this post has worried me a bit lol 
The next morning now and she still has it, not 24hrs yet though. I just want to describle her "limp" to see how it compares with anything you may have seen.
She runs around as normal then every so often one of her legs seems to give and she stumbles. I can't tell which one. She gets up straight away and sits as if to say "I wasn't expecting that" and goes into a bit of a huff for a while. She's eaten her carrot and seems her normal self otherwise.
I've already phoned the vet, he's operating so will call me back, but I wanted to know if the symptoms sounded familiar in case I've confused anyone when I said she was staggering.
She still managed to jump up two steps in one go when we tried to get her in last night!
Thanks for all your support, Darby sends hugs! x
She runs around as normal then every so often one of her legs seems to give and she stumbles. I can't tell which one. She gets up straight away and sits as if to say "I wasn't expecting that" and goes into a bit of a huff for a while. She's eaten her carrot and seems her normal self otherwise.
I've already phoned the vet, he's operating so will call me back, but I wanted to know if the symptoms sounded familiar in case I've confused anyone when I said she was staggering.
She still managed to jump up two steps in one go when we tried to get her in last night!
Thanks for all your support, Darby sends hugs! x
