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HELP! Paralyzed rabbit

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cookiethelop

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Cookie is partially paralyzed. I’ve been giving her vitamin D, salt, and formula (goats milk with whipping cream) and she’s somewhat going better. She was almost completely paralyzed but now she can move her legs and her arms a little bit. Please help me. What do I do now? I know what caused it and I know what not to do anymore, just please give me solutions ASAP!
 
cookiethelop said:
Cookie is partially paralyzed. I’ve been giving her vitamin D, salt, and formula (goats milk with whipping cream) and she’s somewhat going better. She was almost completely paralyzed but now she can move her legs and her arms a little bit. Please help me. What do I do now? I know what caused it and I know what not to do anymore, just please give me solutions ASAP!
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You need to take Cookie to a Vet straight away, assuming you have not already done so. You say you 'know what caused' the partial paralysis, what caused it ?

Whilst it is essential that you seek Veterinary attention straight away (if you have not already done so) I will post some links about paralysis/paresis in Rabbits.

The following information is no substitute for immediate Veterinary care for your Rabbit

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Neurology/Differentials/paresis.htm

https://www.dechra.co.uk/therapy-ar...cs-antifungals/disease-information/e-cuniculi

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/vets/floppy-rabbit-syndrome-1

http://www.disabledrabbits.com/paralysis.html

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/PhysicalTraumatic/Spinal_InjuryLagomorphs.htm
 
All the vets are closed and won’t be open until another 9 hours!! She has lack of Vitamin d because she rarely went outside... I need to do something I’m really scared.
 
From what you have described I think your rabbit will be in pain :(

In my view therefore I think you should seek help for her from an emergency vet. She will at the very least be needing some medication to control her pain.
 
I agree that your rabbit should be taken urgently to a rabbit savvy vet for treatment.
 
If you call your normal vets number it should direct you to their out of hours provider, best of luck for you and Cookie xx
 
I don’t know if I’ll be getting another rabbit. I feel so empty right now and I don’t think it’s ever going to change. thanks for your help anyway.
 
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