bantambunnies
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One of my rabbits was loose in the yard last night and was found dragging his hind legs along the ground. He was fine yesterday morning.
He doesn't seem to be in much pain, although he does not like to get up and spends all his time lying on one side.
He is eating and drinking fine, and if I put him on the ground he will actually hop around about as fast as I can chase after him. He even went down some stairs easily.
He does seem to have some control of his back legs, but they are very weak and will not support his weight. He is able to kick just a little when I pick him up.
He does not have any noticeable head tilt.
I did read the recent thread about the doe that seemed to have the same condition, but the problem wasn't resolved.
It's quite possible that he injured his back in some way, since he runs around a lot all day - BUT it's very rare to see him jumping. I've hardly ever seen him "binky" like most rabbits will.
I know that E. Cuniculi was mentioned as a possible cause. If he could have this, how do I know (any way other than the vet?)? I read that it might be able to be treated with Ivermectin, which we do have on hand.
Right now I have him in the house in the smallest cage we have, on newspaper and straw. He is calm (he is very comfortable with people), lying on one side and munching on hay. He doesn't look like he feels very well, though. Will I need to express his bladder?
He doesn't seem to be in much pain, although he does not like to get up and spends all his time lying on one side.
He is eating and drinking fine, and if I put him on the ground he will actually hop around about as fast as I can chase after him. He even went down some stairs easily.
He does seem to have some control of his back legs, but they are very weak and will not support his weight. He is able to kick just a little when I pick him up.
He does not have any noticeable head tilt.
I did read the recent thread about the doe that seemed to have the same condition, but the problem wasn't resolved.
It's quite possible that he injured his back in some way, since he runs around a lot all day - BUT it's very rare to see him jumping. I've hardly ever seen him "binky" like most rabbits will.
I know that E. Cuniculi was mentioned as a possible cause. If he could have this, how do I know (any way other than the vet?)? I read that it might be able to be treated with Ivermectin, which we do have on hand.
Right now I have him in the house in the smallest cage we have, on newspaper and straw. He is calm (he is very comfortable with people), lying on one side and munching on hay. He doesn't look like he feels very well, though. Will I need to express his bladder?