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My Bunny's Got a Bad Leg!!

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Hi
I'm new on here and am seeking some advice from you guys. My dad was putting Maddy (our lop eared bunny) back into her cage a couple of days ago and she twisted and caught her leg in one of the bars of her indoor cage.
Ever since then she's been holding it slightly but can still wash her face and ears, stretch, even run but not putting much weight on it.

I was just wondering if any of you have had the same experiences or advise us on what to do next....
 
Hiya & Welcome :)

I would definately get her to the vets in the morning as it could be anything from just a sprain to a fracture & only the vet will be able to diagnose this.
Is she eating & drinking & going to the toilet ok?
 
yeah she's acting exactly the same as usual, the only thing thats different is that she's holding it up plus it looks a little twisted.

we are taking her to the vets in two weeks to be spayed, so we will enquire then but if it gets worse we'll have to try and get an appointment.
 
Hey again :D

If it is twisted you really do need to get her seen tomorrow!! As if there is any kind of break leaving it for 2 weeks could end up meaning that she may have to have more surgery than if she were seen tomorrow because if it is broken & the bone starts to fuse in an incorrect position the vet may decide to operate where as if you get her seen tomorrow they may just splint it to fuse in a better position. Plus there is the risk of an infection if she isn't seen asap.
Hopefully it isn't broken but if the leg is twisted it doesn't bode well :(
She will also be in some discomfort im sure.

Im glad to hear she is eating still though :)
 
hiya
I would take her to the vets sooner if you can instead of leaving it 2weeks just incase it is more serious than she is showing- rabbits are good at hiding injuries because they are prey animals-it would not be in their best interests to show clear signs of injury because a predator is more likely to pick on them.

Good luck hope her leg gets better soon

kristin and Alfie xxxx
 
Yes, they will do it because they have too, they aren't like us ~ we can usually persuade someone else to do it for us if we are poorly!! :D
 
btw, worst case scenario & it is broken. The vet may feel that even splinting isn't neccessary or possible but will probably still want to give some anti inflammatories...
 
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