Why cant my rabbit move her back legs?

Why cant my rabbit move her back legs?

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. The more forceful the restraint is, the more likely it is that a spinal injury will result.

Why is my rabbit limping on one leg?

This is typically the result of a severe limb injury or as a side-effect of severe pain in the limbs. As the rabbit spends less time using the limb it may begin to favor other unaffected limbs.

How to tell if a rabbit’s back is broken?

How Do You Tell If A Rabbit’s Back Is Broken? 1 Dragging his legs 2 Unable to sit or stand upright 3 Less movement in its legs and tail 4 Weird way of standing 5 Can’t hop 6 Paralysis of limbs 7 Acts like its in pain 8 Lethargy or depressed looking 9 Seems guarded, scared 10 Incontinent 11 Increased strength in front legs, less in back legs

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.

What do rabbits do with their back legs?

Rabbits also use their rear legs to groom themselves. A bunny’s long, hind legs can reach difficult spots on their back. This helps a rabbit relieve itching, or smooth over ruffled fur. These varied duties make the back legs of a bunny pivotal.

This is typically the result of a severe limb injury or as a side-effect of severe pain in the limbs. As the rabbit spends less time using the limb it may begin to favor other unaffected limbs.

Rabbits also use their rear legs to groom themselves. A bunny’s long, hind legs can reach difficult spots on their back. This helps a rabbit relieve itching, or smooth over ruffled fur. These varied duties make the back legs of a bunny pivotal.

How Do You Tell If A Rabbit’s Back Is Broken? 1 Dragging his legs 2 Unable to sit or stand upright 3 Less movement in its legs and tail 4 Weird way of standing 5 Can’t hop 6 Paralysis of limbs 7 Acts like its in pain 8 Lethargy or depressed looking 9 Seems guarded, scared 10 Incontinent 11 Increased strength in front legs, less in 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