My bunny is limping. How can I get free or affordable vet care?

Unfortunately no, Bundar does have to see a vet for this problem. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

Unfortunately, figuring out why your rabbit is unable to walk is not going to be a simple matter. You should start by asking your self if it is possible that Lupita could have experienced something traumatic resulting in a break, strain, or sprain or a leg / back. Back problems are extremely common in rabbits and can unfortunately result in paralyzing injuries in many cases. Extremely weakness can make your bunny unable to walk, which can be the result of certain neurologic disorders or nutritional deficiencies. There are also certain parasites that can affect the central nervous system that will make your bunny unable to move around appropriately. While I can certainly appreciate your financial hardship, you may want to consider applying for something like CareCredit in order to get the funds needed to investigate this matter further with your veterinarian. Your bunny is going to have to be able to move around and get to the food and water bowl readily if she is going to be able to live a normal life. Hope this makes sense.

Sorry to hear about James.. If surgery is not an option, the only other thing you can do is keep him under strict cage-rest (a small cage) for at least 1 month, possibly more. Usually the leg will heal, but some lameness will persist. This does not mean in most cases a poor quality of life, but he is a large bunny and may require some adjustments in his environment (e.g. making things more accessible to him). Having said that, surgery is usually a better option, and there may be organizations that may help with the funding, so I advise you to check this option first.

This is a medical emergency and he had to see a vet now. He could have broken his leg, and he’s likely in terrible pain. Leaving him like this would be cruel. There won’t be a free place, veterinary medicine costs money as it is a business. I would see if you could borrow money family and friends to afford a vet, and I can give you some resources that may help. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Please take him into a vet immediately

Hello. Pebbles is definitely in pain, otherwise, he would not be limping. If you absolutely have no funds available to help him, then I would call your local humane society to see if they have any kind of program to help low-income people with their pets. Other places that will sometimes help people & pets are churches & outreach programs, & your local DHS office may know of something, too. You owe it to Pebbles to at least make a few calls to see if help is available. Good luck & I hope he is doing better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The most common reason for a young rabbit to be limping would be generalized musculoskeletal pain from something traumatic. Certainly as you said nail length can contribute or a wound on the affected limb. However, if you have eliminated these as possibilities, I would say that the next logical assumption is there is a bony or soft tissue injury affecting your bunny. She would probably benefit from a physical exam to see if an area can be isolated, and possibly if warranted, some x-rays could be obtained. Anti-inflammatory and pain medications are also available for rabbits and might provide some significant relief. In the mean time until you can get him in, I would just try to limit his mobility and confine him to a smaller area. Hope this is helpful.

Hello and welcome back. I am sorry that Cosmo isn't feeling well. When rabbits start showing signs of being sick then they are usually quite sick, so I would suggest stressing to your mom that your rabbit might be in pain or suffering and needs to see a vet so he doesn't hurt. If she still won't let you take him, then you can try getting 'Critical Care' Food from the petstore and try feeding this, or try mixing up some pineapple juice in some pellets and hay and see if Cosmo will eat this. You can always try calling around clinics to find the least expensive vet, or try calling your local humane society. If your bunny is very sick and seems painful some vets might see you for free for a euthanasia if Cosmo is very very ill. I hope Cosmo feels better soon!