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Help! Limping rabbit.

Rallybunny

Warren Veteran
Hey all.

This isn't about Evo, but a friend's bunny. The bunny is a housebunny, about 12 weeks old.

They've noticed today that the bun is limping, and won't put any weight on his front left paw. All the claws are fine. The bun's leg goes twitchy when they tickle his shoulder, and the normally laid back bun bites when they touch it.

Any ideas what it could be, and whether a vet trip is in order ASAP.
 
Could well be an injury - they are so active and lively at that age and can easily hurt themselves - they don't even have to be out playing as they can hurt themselves in their cages :?
I would think that a vet trip is in order to make sure that bun hasn't broken anything - or put anything out of joint. Bun may also need some painkiller and be put on cage rest for a while - best to check bun over as it's always a worry when they start to limp.
He hasn't just had his VHD has he?
 
Rallybunny said:
Just found out he had his VHD yesterday. :D

Right then, we know what it is then :) Poor mite though - he still could need a bit of metacam :( He'll feel sore - just that an awful lot of vets don't realise that the VHD can cause this problem :? Is he eating and passing alright though 'cos if not then he would need a vet for some painkiller. I do wish vets would listen when they get told about the reactions some buns can get :roll: That way they could give a little bit of metacam just in case. Tell your friend that the limp should be gone by day three and send bun a snuggle from me :D
 
Rallybunny said:
Thanks Jay. :D I guess I may be known as the "sad rabbit woman" if people are calling me for bunny advice. :oops:

Well that's far better than some of the names we get called throughout our lives :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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