What should I do if my rabbit broke his leg?
The rabbit may struggle and fall or jump and land incorrectly causing a fractured leg. If you suspect your rabbit has broken its leg, get it to the exotics vet as soon as possible for treatment. Another reason a fracture could occur is from your rabbit’s leg getting stuck in something such as its cage bars.
What happens if a rabbit has a dislocated hip?
If a joint is dislocated (such as the hip or knee joint), your rabbit may limp until it pops back into place. If a joint is dislocated for too long it cannot be replaced so do not wait to see what happens if you suspect your rabbit has a dislocation.
How can you tell if a rabbit has a leg fracture?
If your rabbit seems to be in pain, the leg is dangling, or your rabbit is limping, it may have a leg fracture. You can recognize pain in your rabbit by looking for fast breathing, refusal to eat, squinting, or loss of interest in its surroundings. Make your rabbit as comfortable as you can before you take it…
What causes a rabbit to move its hind legs?
Improper handling: When restraining rabbits, it is important to restrain the hind legs and the front legs; holding just one or the other may result in dislocation or fracture Surprise reaction: A reflexive movement in response to being startled may cause the rabbit to move or jerk suddenly, resulting in dislocation or vertebral fracture
The rabbit may struggle and fall or jump and land incorrectly causing a fractured leg. If you suspect your rabbit has broken its leg, get it to the exotics vet as soon as possible for treatment. Another reason a fracture could occur is from your rabbit’s leg getting stuck in something such as its cage bars.
How old was the rabbit with the broken leg?
The rabbit was not neutered. He looked young (less than a year old) and was thin with some infected bite wounds over his back and neck. He was also lame on his left hind leg.
If a joint is dislocated (such as the hip or knee joint), your rabbit may limp until it pops back into place. If a joint is dislocated for too long it cannot be replaced so do not wait to see what happens if you suspect your rabbit has a dislocation.
Improper handling: When restraining rabbits, it is important to restrain the hind legs and the front legs; holding just one or the other may result in dislocation or fracture Surprise reaction: A reflexive movement in response to being startled may cause the rabbit to move or jerk suddenly, resulting in dislocation or vertebral fracture
