RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Poor Rabbit. What about her feelings? What about the pain she'll be in? or doesn't a broken leg hurt?????? It is time to think about the rabbit, if the purse doesn't stretch to having the leg fixed,and there is no charity vet care around i.e PDSA (or your country's equivalent) then please think about the rabbit, put yourself in it's place "would you want to be left with a broken limb,to hobbly, drag, eventual arthritic pain to boot"? There will be (whether she has treatment or not) on going problems because of the break,maybe not straight away but in rabbits short lives it won't be long, so vet fees won't go away.I'm sorry but you have a duty of care to your pet.
I'm really feeling for you because you have not long since lost a pet and I know how terrible that loss is, and this baby is only a few month old,but please think about her,not yourself.
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Today we took my rabbit to a different vet. A orthopedic doctor took a look at her. They decided a cast would be very helpful and I found that a splint isn't the best way to go. My rabbit doesn't seem to be in a lot of pain, she's being very friendly and such, we still have her on medication. Besides that she's doing okay. My mom and I are going to pick her up in a little while. In a week we have to take her in for a check up and they may have to put on a new cast depending on the swelling of her leg. She's doing very well eating and drinking water. The vet just suggested putting her in an aquarium for a few weeks so the cast doesn't get caught on anything. I researched about other rabbits and their legs and they all seemed to get back to normal. But Iappreciate everyones feedback. If I have anymore questions or if anyone wants to know how well everything is going I'll check back. Have a great day everyone.
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Well done, I'm glad to hear that you found another vet and that at least something is being done. I hope and pray everything goes well with your rabbit and her leg.
Take care of you all. Lyn
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
so glad to hear that your rabbit is on the mend!
Even though some people may feel that a rabbit is a small insignificant pray animal, they still deserve to be given a chance of life. I have found rabbits to be very resilliant creatures and they seem to know when you are trying to help them. I'm sure she will be hopping around on her memded leg in no time! Its great that you didn't give up on her!!!!
Kate xxx
RE: my rabbit has a broken leg
Well she has the cast on now and she's in an aquarium cage. She's moving around a little back and fourth in the cage. She has a check up monday to see if they have to put on a new cast because the swelling will go down. She's got to have the cast for 2 weeks, maybe a little longer. I figure it's better then having nothing on or a splint for 6 weeks and now she can actually walk. She's still eating well and drinking water. She keeps nibbling the cast a little. Of course I wouldn't give up on her! :Dmy rabbits mean everything. The doctor said it should heal fine so we'll see. Thanks again everyone!