my rabbit is dragging hind feet help

[jazwood]

My bunny previously randomly started limping abit with ine foot about a month ir so ago and wasnt keen on eating or drinking then, we took her to the vets and they said massage her and keep her bed rest which we have and she did seem to be getting better but the last couole of days she changed how she was moving and now shes curling her toes and kind of stood on them whilst dragging both her legs to move around but shes spreading them wide(not like a spayed legged bunny tho?) I dont think shes going paralyzed because shes holding the top of her hind legs up when she moves so shes on the end of her feet. She also struggling to lay down and she sits with her feet both to one side and falls over trying to get up because she cant balance with her hind legs and she ends up spinning around on her bum trying to get it back and barely eating or drinking because shes just not interested, im so worried about her because this isnt like her at all shes just over a yr old and is a house bunny she doesnt seem to be in pain but you can see its starting to really stress her and everything ive reseaeched just doesnt seem to match up, any help or advice would be massively appreciated! I tried adding a photo but it wont let me

[Deleted User]

I think you should revisit the vet…like ASAP. I am by no means an expert, but this sounds pretty serious as rabbits with conditions can decline very quickly, especially because you said she is not eating or drinking much. Is there any way that she could have been injured? They are very delicate and prone to injury if improperly handled. Do you pick her up frequently? If there is no chance of injury, infection is another possibility. Does she have head tilt? I know that an E. cuniculi can present with head tilt and progress to rear limb weakness/paralysis. Is she having trouble laying down without falling over? If I were you I would get to the vet as soon as you can.

[Bam]

I’d take her back to the vet. If she’s not eating and drinking, that must be seen to before any other measures are taken. I have a hard time really visualizing how she’s moving about, if you could film her, it would be very good.

e cuniculi sounds like a possibility. E cuniculi can actually present as hind limb paralysis as an only symptom. It’s a microscopic parasite, classified as a fungus, that can invade the rabbit’s central nervous system or kidneys or heart. The parasite can enter the bunny’s system through something the bun eats that has spores on it, and then it can lie dormant for years or for the rest of the rabbit’s life. It’s been estimated that around 80% of pet rabbits carry this parasite, but only a few get sick.

The treatment is Panacur (fenbendazole) for at least 28 days. Some rabbits also need antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory pain med (Metacam).

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