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does my rabbit have a broken back?

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Littlefoot
Littlefoot

a loose dog got in my rabbit shed and knocked the cage over and chased my rabbit firday. i found him by neighbors garage. he cant move hind legs. he was eating and drinking. do you think his back is injured? the pic is how he has been sitting since last nite. hes peeing on hisself or i have to help him.

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Three Response(s) to “does my rabbit have a broken back?”:

  • Veteran Advisor David says:

    September 22nd, 2008 at 02:47 AM

    there is a high likelyhood he has injured his back if he cant move his back legs and seems to be leaking urine. It is absolutely critical that you get him to a vet ASAP. If he has broken his back unfortunately the prognosis is extremely poor. Im really sorry to hear about this and I wish you and Littlefoot all the best. David

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    David Brooks
    Every day I see pets come into my clinic injured and unwell. Its always so upsetting knowing that treatment could be taken a lot further only if the owner had taken out pet insurance. You have health insurance, so should your pet... Dr Brooks
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    July 25th, 2009 at 02:05 PM

    oooo, im sooooo sorryyyyy, that is soooooo sad!!!!

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  • Hannah suggests:

    October 29th, 2009 at 03:59 AM

    Sorry to hear about your bunny. I have 10 lovely bunnies. I have heard of many bunnies who have been injured and lose the use of their back legs. They don't usually live very long, I'm afraid, especially as it's hard to maintain a good level of hygeine when they can't toilet themselves properly. All the best.

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