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Pet rabbit suddenly paralyzed

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Question
Hello yesterday I noticed my pet rabbit laying stangely in his house when I called him he could not move I got in and picked him up and he seems strangely incapacitated he can't move but is breathing ok I have been giving him water but don't know what to do now any advice would be appreciated

Answer
Ryan

Get him to the vet ASAP. He either broke his back jumping about in his cage, or, he has a very bad case of parasites that will kill him quickly without intervention.

Round worms and different mites will cause this. Get him help fast!!

Your vet will be able to prescribe medicines. Just please go to a vet that routinely treats rabbits rather than one who only treats on an emergency basis.

Rabbit.org has listings for qualified rabbit vets in most areas

Alice