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Archie is Limping

M

Mad Bunster

Mama Doe
Hi guys,

Just noticed this morning that Archie is holding up his front paw when he hops. Its not stopping him racing around the garden though and I've had a feel of his foot and theres no broken claws nor does he flinch when i'm having a feel.

Is this something I can leave and see what happens with him - does he need time to rest it if its just a knock? (Should he be on hutch rest?) He is eating and behaving normally too.

Any advice will be gratefully received!!
 
Keep an eye on it, he may have just pulled a muscle, it might be worth popping him down to the vets, if nothing is definately broken the vet can at least give him some pain relief

Hope he feels better soon! :)
 
Has he had a VHD vaccination in the last few days?
Some bunnies develop a limp for a while after the vaccine has been given.

I would confine him to a small area until you see a Vet as a hairline fracture is a possibility and over enthusiastic exercise could make it worse.

Janex
 
Thanks guys...
Oh god, yes he had his first vaccination for VHD just on Friday. They are both in the run right now (cos it started raining again) so I'll keep him in there for the rest of the day - he won't be happy at that! We'll get along to the vets tomorrow to confirm what he's done to himself.

Jane, how can the vaccine cause a limp? :?
 
Mad Bunster said:
Jane, how can the vaccine cause a limp? :?
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I think it happens when some of the oil based vaccine hits a nerve when injected. Dont worry, the limp will wear off. Your Vet may advise giving him some Metacam (anti-inflammatory) for a couple of days. As he only had the vaccination on Friday I'd say it is just a 'VHD Vacc Limp' and not a more serious injury.

Janex
 
Oh No - I was assuming he had been racing about in the garden again and hurt himself. Poor Guy!

Thanks for your help, I'll ring the vets first thing tomorrow and see if they want to give him anything for it, if its not cleared up.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease - I've only had him for 3 weeks and so far both his vaxs have left him with a scab on his ear (myxi) and now a limp. He is getting special kisses from Fozzie to make him feel better though. :D
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Mad Bunster said:
Jane, how can the vaccine cause a limp? :?
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I think it happens when some of the oil based vaccine hits a nerve when injected. Dont worry, the limp will wear off. Your Vet may advise giving him some Metacam (anti-inflammatory) for a couple of days. As he only had the vaccination on Friday I'd say it is just a 'VHD Vacc Limp' and not a more serious injury.

Janex
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Yep, that's what it sounds like to me too! Rudy got his limp about 2 days after his vacc too :? And it was gone within a day.
 
Hello,
Just to let you know that Archies foot was fine again this morning, so drama over!

Thats one more thing I've learned then! Thanks everyone.

xx
 
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