shall i have another new rabbit?

Question
QUESTION: hi dana, im from malaysia state ipoh perak. i have a 3 years plus female rabbit. she was very active last time.. but this few month i found that one of her back leg is limp.i bring her to vet before, and the docter say for rabbit their bone are very small and thin is quite hard to do operation. but the doctor say even after operation him self olso cant sure that will my rabbit will be fine. cos the docter say rabbit might no appetite to eat and will die after operation cos she feel pain. and the docter olso say that maybe just cut her leg off.. but i dun wan this happen.. do u really think that rabbit can stay happy with just 3 legs? how she gonna walk and jump?could u please recommend me any expert vet from my city? malaysia state ipoh perak. pls help..

ANSWER: Dear Ann,

I know of many rabbits who live very well on only three legs.  But I hope the vet can save your bunny's leg.

Dana

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QUESTION: i really do love rabbit, but now i a bit scared.. cause my beloved rabbit just past. for small type rabbit how many years life do they have? and for your opinion indoor or out door rabbit is better?

Answer
Dear Ann,

Only you can make the decision about another rabbit.  But I would recommend that you contact the House Rabbit Society of Singapore for help if you decide to get another bunny:

http://www.hrss.net/

They have adoptable rabbits with known health histories, and can help you make the right decision.  I'm not sure where you are located in Malaysia, but you will probably at least be able to contact them online for help in finding a place to adopt a bunny.

Indoors is definitely the best place for a bunny. A well cared for house rabbit can live 10 years or more--with good luck and good care.

For all the best information on rabbit care and health, please go to:

www.rabbit.org/

Hope this helps.

Dana