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Hermelin
Four months ago my rabbit got panic by a dog and ran into the fence. He could not move his hind legs, but x-rays showed no damage. My chiropractor is adjusting his spine, and he's getting better, jumping for bits of carrots when I help him balance a little. My question is: Do you know any similar case, and may he manage by himself after some months? I sleep beside him and help him eat his cecotrophes, train him 4 - 5 times a day and he is with my other rabbit every day. Eats lots of good hay, and some pellets and vegetables. He's very happy, but I can't find time for anything else ;)
AnswerDear Bente,
I'm sorry about the terrible accident, but glad that your bunny is starting to show improvement. Such injuries take a lot of time, patience and physical therapy to heal, and you're being a great bunny "parent" with your adorable Hermelin.
In some cases, a veterinary acupuncturist can help a great deal with spinal adjustment and acupuncture. You can find an experienced rabbit vet here:
www.rabbit.org/vets
who can help by referring you to someone, and also perhaps do a followup exam to check on Hermelin's progress. I wish I could tell you there was a way to hurry the process, but this just isn't the case. Gentle, patient therapy will help him improve.
Be sure to provide him with a very soft, cushiony bed of hospital fleece such as those sold by PalacePet.com:
www.palacepet.com
They will prevent bedsores, urine burn, and keep him comfortable while he's between therapies. :)
Hope this helps, but mostly hope that Hermelin continues to improve.
Take care,
Dana
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