My rabbits limping

Ferbieandsmudge · Aug 17, 2015

Weve recently been on holiday and have only just got our rabbits back from where they're were staying. One of our rabbits was running around fine the minute the got home but then suddenly started to limp and hold her hind leg up when moving, she seems to be fine when sitting down resting on her hind legs.

We have had a look at the paw but we can't see anything that looks out of place.

Any ideas ?

MightyMax · Aug 17, 2015

Ferbieandsmudge said:
Weve recently been on holiday and have only just got our rabbits back from where they're were staying. One of our rabbits was running around fine the minute the got home but then suddenly started to limp and hold her hind leg up when moving, she seems to be fine when sitting down resting on her hind legs.

We have had a look at the paw but we can't see anything that looks out of place.

Any ideas ?

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Perhaps trapped it (in a door?), or leaped on something and landed awkwardly? If it doesn't show signs of improvement in a day or so, I would get it checked out.

Shimmer · Aug 17, 2015

If she still isn't using the leg properly tomorrow, I would get her checked out at the vet. If it is broken, it will need setting sooner rather than later. If it is a sprain, she may need pain relief. A rabbit in pain may not eat properly, which can result in other problems such as stasis.

Martine · Aug 17, 2015

Yes don't wait to see a vet if she is not back to normal

aaammmyyy · Aug 17, 2015

I'd also get her checked out, one of my rabbits Bella freaked out during claw clipping once and landed awkwardly..she had fractured a toe and had to go on metacam as it was quite painful for her, hope it turns out to be nothing serious but I'd still get her checked out by a rabbit savvy vet x

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