Today my little baby got hurt! :'(  He was sleeping and got up fell over and got his leg stuck under the rad.  I hear a noise and looked to see him stuck and struggling. :'(   I got him free and put him on his bed, he seems okay.  When hubby got home he checked him and said bunny has a sore right hock and should be ok.  He was top sore to come out for treats at dinner but he made an effort, bless him!  I served at his bed, he got some veggies.  Poor little guy! :'( hubby says he should sleep it off.  I was thinking of a warm hot water bottle to ease the soreness?  Any ideas?  Thanks everyone. :-*

How aweful!  I'm sorry bunny got hurt.   :'(

I'm sure your loving care will have him all better soon.

Sorry I don't have any suggestions, I've never had a bunny, except for chocolate ones.

Aww, poor buns! I'm afraid I can't help either, but I hope the little guy is doing better. Please give him a snuggle for me.

Poor bunny.  I'm sure he'll get better quickly with a little rest.

If he is eating,drinking and pooping ok,he'll be fine!  I'm sure it scared him as much as you!  When you tell him it's alright and give him hugs and snuggles;he'll know it's ok!

Thank you all so much! :-*  I was really worried but he seems okay and yes he's eat drinking and pooping!

Oh no! Poor bunny!

I'm glad to hear he is better.  :) However, if I were you, I'd take him to a vet to be checked out just to be sure that everything is ok. Indoor habbits have hock problems more than their wild cousins to start with, and there is a possibility of infection if the delicate skin was damaged. Also, the little joints should be checked to be sure that everything is really ok- not all damage shows right away, and some conditions can lead to developing a permanent limp over time. Another reason is, that if there is something not-immediately-life threatening wrong, Bunny may try to hide it as well as he can. Rabbits are prey animals and showing any sign of weakness is something they avoid as long as they can. So his behavior is not a reliable indicator of that all is well. As long as his digestive tract is ok, he will probably continue to eat and poop.
     Some signs that should alert you and make a run for the vet are:
-subtle changes in behavior, especially trying to avoid you (more than normally), turning his back to you, spending more time in nest box than usually.
-Grinding teeth audibly (not like he does when he purrs contentedly). That means he is in severe pain.
-If you can "talk rabbit" -read rabbits' facial expressions, keep an eye for any indication of discomfort and pain.

Lumi & Pyry send well wishes & bunny kisses! >:x )  :-* >:x )

Galadriel wrote on Oct 2^nd, 2007 at 12:26pm:

Oh no! Poor bunny! I'm glad to hear he is better.  :) However, if I were you, I'd take him to a vet to be checked out just to be sure that everything is ok. Indoor habbits have hock problems more than their wild cousins to start with, and there is a possibility of infection if the delicate skin was damaged. Also, the little joints should be checked to be sure that everything is really ok- not all damage shows right away, and some conditions can lead to developing a permanent limp over time. Another reason is, that if there is something not-immediately-life threatening wrong, Bunny may try to hide it as well as he can. Rabbits are prey animals and showing any sign of weakness is something they avoid as long as they can. So his behavior is not a reliable indicator of that all is well. As long as his digestive tract is ok, he will probably continue to eat and poop.      Some signs that should alert you and make a run for the vet are: -subtle changes in behavior, especially trying to avoid you (more than normally), turning his back to you, spending more time in nest box than usually. -Grinding teeth audibly (not like he does when he purrs contentedly). That means he is in severe pain. -If you can "talk rabbit" -read rabbits' facial expressions, keep an eye for any indication of discomfort and pain. Lumi & Pyry send well wishes & bunny kisses! >:x )  :-* >:x )

Thank you so much!  I do talk rabbit so I know his moods very well.  He seems less sore today which is great.  Remember he's like 14 years old, but by god, he still has spunk!  Kisses back to Lumi and Pury! :-* :-*

I'm sorry to hear this.

I would take Galadriel's advice and at least have Bunny checked over.


I hope things get back to normal soon ;)

Jerry

Thanks Jerry  :)

You are very welcome  ;)


I was raised with mainly dogs and some cats so I know how it is when a loved animal is hurt or sick.  Non-pet lovers will never understand untless they own a pet and care for it.

Jerry