What is wrong with my rabbits legs?
Spondylosis, osteoarthritis, vertebral disc deterioration, and other degenerative processes can cause hind limb weakness and paralysis in rabbits. If these are suspected, your vet may wish to get a positive diagnosis via radiography. The exact treatment will depend on the cause of the problem.
Do rabbits recover from e Cuniculi?
Can E. cuniculi be prevented / treated? A 28-day course of fenbendazole (lapizole or Panacur rabbit) has been shown to clear the parasite from infected rabbits. Once the rabbit shows signs of disease, the damage to the cells can not be reversed so a full recovery may not occur even after 28 days of treatment.
How common is e Cuniculi in rabbits?
cuniculi at some stage in its life. In a recent study, over 50% of healthy rabbits were found to have E. cuniculi antibodies, which makes interpretation of blood results difficult.
How do you treat Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits?
Cuniculi to be the cause of disease, a 28-day course of oral fenbendazole, e.g. PanacurT, at 20 mg/kg once a day is the general treatment of choice, plus anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids.
What causes weakness in the hind legs of rabbits?
Trauma to the spine can cause sudden weakness or paralysis by damaging the nerves. Rabbits have been known to jump erratically when frightened and break their own back. Many diseases and disorders can lead to hind leg weakness and paralysis in the hind legs.
Are there any rabbits with hind limb paresis?
Although the presence of E. cuniculihas been linked to neurological problems, such as torticollisand hind limb paresis, many rabbits with a positive titer never show signs of illness. Similarly, we have seen rabbits showing signs commonly linked to E. cuniculiwhose blood tests come back negative.
How can you tell if a rabbit has a leg injury?
Rabbits who are confined to cages and not allowed daily periods of exercise are at an increased risk for trauma due to decreased bone density. Signs: Complete or partial paralysis is immediately evident after the injury. There may be loss of bladder and bowel control. Diagnosis: The damaged vertebrae can usually be seen on an x-ray.
What happens when a rabbit Cant move its back legs?
Without the ability to move its hind legs, rabbits can’t eat their cecotropes which gives them essential nutrition. They can’t exercise which may cause them to gain weight. Hind leg paralysis is when your rabbit can’t use its back legs.
How can I tell if my rabbit has hind limb weakness?
For a complete overview of this condition, read Hind Limb Weakness in the Rabbitby Susan Brown, D.V.M. If your rabbit shows signs of wobbliness or weakness in the rear legs begins to develop an unsual, hunched gait with respect to the back legs occasionally has trouble staying upright occasionally falls over during normal activities
Although the presence of E. cuniculihas been linked to neurological problems, such as torticollisand hind limb paresis, many rabbits with a positive titer never show signs of illness. Similarly, we have seen rabbits showing signs commonly linked to E. cuniculiwhose blood tests come back negative.
Can a broken leg cause a rabbit to limp?
But just like other animals, sometimes things can happen that can cause a rabbit to start limping. Your rabbit may suddenly start to limp if they have fractured (broken) its leg. This may be an obvious reason for limping in rabbits but it is also a very serious one.
Without the ability to move its hind legs, rabbits can’t eat their cecotropes which gives them essential nutrition. They can’t exercise which may cause them to gain weight. Hind leg paralysis is when your rabbit can’t use its back legs.
What does it mean when a rabbit stands on two legs?
Rabbits stand on their hind legs to get a better view of their surroundings. Rabbits are curious creatures by nature, and this higher elevation helps them to familiarize themselves with their territory.
Why does my rabbit look paralyzed?
Cause: Damage to a rabbit’s back by any kind of trauma can lead to partial or complete paralysis of the hind limbs. The most common cause of back trauma occurs during restraint of a rabbit when he kicks out suddenly or twists. Rabbits can also sustain this kind of trauma (although rarely) when running or playing.
How do I stop my rabbit from being paralyzed?
Paralysis caused by injury is a veterinary emergency. Handle the rabbit carefully, try to reduce movement in the injured area. Support the rabbit as you lift them into a carrier then use rolled up towels or soft toys to reduce movement.
