Yesterday my rabbits leg was broken after being pulled out from under the bed. My mom and I took her to the vet and found out she has a broken tibia/fibula. The vet said surgery would be $1500 but my parents don't have the money. The other choices were to keep my rabbit in a pet taxi for 6 weeks to heal or make her wear a splint for 6 weeks.. If anyone has had a rabbit with a broken leg, mostly tibia/fibula please talk to me. I'm so worried that something will go wrong. I'd just really like to hear stories from anyone whos rabbit has gone through the same thing!
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
hello
I do not have a rabbit but just wanted to say I am sorry this has happened to your rabbit and I hope s/he gets better soon and that you get some encouraging stories
tigress
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Thank you! My dad said it she doesn't get better then we have to put her to sleep. She's almost 3 months old and I just can't do that. One of my rabbits recently died so this makes it a lot harder. If anyone has or is going through what I am please, please talk to me!
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
So sorry to hear about your bunny.
Could you ask your vet how successful the splint would be - I know if it was Sage, I would try that if I couldn't afford the full thing.
I did find a story on this site of a rabbit who had lost his leg & was still seemed to be living happily- they might be able to offer some advice to you - it's UK based but they might know of other contacts. [link= http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/ ]http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/[/link]
I also know a lady who takes in all types ofinjured animals & nurses them back to health- I'll give her a callthis evening& post whatever I find out.
Take care & hope she feels okay.
Shona
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Hi Tiabia,
I have a rabbit, and my advice would be to ask the vet to put theleg into a splint. Your rabbit should still be able to have some movement, but make sure she has plenty of food and water available to her at all times (within her reach) and if you can, try and keep her in the house so that you can keep an eye on her.
I hope she gets better real soon.:D
Sending my love
Kate xxx