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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Teddy is limping

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    • Miss Australia
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        Howdy all!

        My poor Teddy has had a big couple of days – we live in the city but our fam live an hour away so we take Teddy with us for the weekend. This saturday he was getting his vaccination (he was so brave) and he appeared to be fine on saturday.

        On Sunday however he was very shy and quiet (unlike him) but I just attributed it to the travel, vaccination etc…it wasn’t until we got home Sunday evening that I noticed he was walking with a limp!!

        It’s his front paw and I’m not sure how he did it?? I didn’t notice it Sunday during the day and he was in his pen, but the second I got home and saw him walk I could tell straight away. And at the moment he just sits in the corner

        He is eating and pooping normal – when I left for work this morning he was happily munching on some fresh hay

        Do I leave him for a couple days before taking him to the vet?

        How could he have hurt his front paw?? Is this normal??

        Spanx xx


      • sleepy538
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          what did he have a vaccination for?


        • Miss Australia
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            Just one of his first vaccinations? I’m embarrassed to admit I don’t know what it is for but he gets another one in 4 weeks?


          • sleepy538
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              here in the u.s. they don’t require vaccinations, so i was just wondering. i know there are other members from australia who could give you info about that. i would definitely call your vet, but if the limp is that bad or gets worse your little guy might need xrays.


            • Miss Australia
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                Ah ok I understand. Yeah hopefully an Aussie will know
                Thank you


              • Roberta
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                  Hi MA,

                  Calici virus… As a baby they have their first shots then a monthly booster after that its annual.
                  Unfortunately they are not allowed to vaccinate against Myxi even though a vaccine exists.


                • peppypoo
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                    Is it possible that he hurt himself either in transit or at the vet? Visits to the vet can be pretty stressful, and a scared bun trying to run away from grasping hands or sharp needles could easily hurt himself. Does he guard the paw if you try to touch it, or pull away if you gently manipulate it? If so, I would call up the vet and see if you can have his paw checked out.


                  • Miss Australia
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                      Thanks Roberta!

                      Peppypoo I don’t think he got hurt at the Vet as it was on saturday and he was fine afterwards! We even took him to a friends house as they got a new bunny that day and they were playing and binkying together (first binky – so proud)

                      But definatley possible that he got hurt in transit, or sometime on Sunday, as he was strange all day…my gf came over to see him and he hid behind the lounge

                      He is delicate with it, and will pull it away but I honestly tried to leave it alone and just make sure he didnt move much and gave him lots of kisses and cuddles!!

                      I will try and gently manipulate it when I get home and see how he goes. Poor bun


                    • jerseygirl
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                        I have heard of this happening following calici shots (using cylap). The vaccination can pool in an area (often the leg) and cause an irritation). Sometimes a skin one too so watch for that. Its important the injection site is massaged a bit after injecting so the vacc is dispersed better.
                        I’d ring the vet and ask if theyve seen irritations following the shots and what they advise perhaps.

                        Otherwise, it may be a sprain as suggested.

                        ETA: I’m glad the rabbits played nice. They are pretty cute how they respond to one another. Please be very careful though as when they start to mature, they can start to fight. It’s quick and can cause injury fast.
                        Also be very certain of the sex of your friends rabbit (and yours!). It’s very surprising how early on rabbits can breed.


                      • Miss Australia
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                          Jersey girl I’m so glad you said that because I think that’s what happened?!

                          I literally got home from work and he was fine and running around like normal! Strange because the vet massaged him for a while but who knows :/

                          He’s all good again – being a cheeky bun

                          Thats a good note too – they’re meant to both be boys but you never know!! We will keep an eye on them too

                          Thank you everyone!!!
                          Sammy xxx

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