My baby rabbit is tucking her back leg and not using it. What's wrong?

Thanks for reaching out about Poo-ah and including a photo. By the picture and position of Poo-ah's body a back injury is concerning. A veterinary visit is recommended this evening, as back traumas are more difficult to recover from, the longer you wait. The position of his neck/head, lend to believe this is painful. Seek an emergency visit this evening, for best outcome. Good luck.

If she is holding the foot in the air and not using it, it's probably a serious injury, either a fracture or a dislocation. you need to take her to the vet ASAP, they will need to check her and will probably recommend doing an xray to evaluate the severity of the injury.

I am sorry to hear about Bun Buns! Rabbits unfortunately are prone to developing back injuries which can cause weakness or paralysis in the hind legs due to neurological damage. I would recommend confining Bun Buns and getting him to the vet as soon as possible for evaluation. The vet will do a physical examination, test reflexes, and may recommend an x-ray to help determine what is causing his symptoms and how best to treat Bun Buns.

Thanks for reaching out about Poppy and including photos.. Yes, you should see a veterinarian as dislocations or fractures, will unlikely heal well on their own, and are definitely painful. The caging is inappropriate, as it is a bird cage. The bars are too far apart and limbs/feet can get caught. Good luck.

This could be arthritis, a soft tissue injury (like a sprain), an infection, or even a broken bone. You could try to let her rest for a few days to see if it improves. If you are seeing no improvement that I would have your vet look at her. Your vet will be able to take X-rays if needed and prescribe pain meds to make her more comfortable.

Rabbits can break their back if they kick too hard. If June isn't able to move the legs at all, then I would recommend taking him to a vet immediately for evaluation to see if there is a treatment available.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lucy. I recommend that she sees an emergency veterinarian today. She will likely need x-rays of her paw to see if it is broken. It does appear swollen which worries me. Based on her exam findings, treatment can be started to get her more comfortable. I hope this information helps!