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my rabbit is under 1 years old

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Question
My rabbit isn't 1 years yet. Last night we found him just laying around. He is still eating and drinking but u have to hand feed it and the same with the water. But all he will move is his head and nothing else.  I was wondering if he could be paralyzed. I just dunno what to do with him. Don't want him stuffer and he also isn't neutered.

Answer
Hi Lindsay

Sorry to hear your rabbit isn't well. I really recommend a vet visit today!!

There are a number of issues that cause lethargy including gut stasis, bloat, the EC parasite or "floppy rabbit syndrome" or he may have physically injured himself as they do have a very fragile skeleton - these all require IMMEDIATE vet attention. There are no home treatments.

You can read this on floppy rabbit syndrome, but read whilst you're in the vet's waiting room!
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Esther_Van_Praag2/publication/266387272_Flop

Good luck.
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