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rabbit falling and not using back legs

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Question
everytime he tries walking he falls forward well his head does and then he just lies there for a few secs then sits up and turns round not usieng his back legs is he ok?

Answer
Dear Connor,

No, your rabbit is not okay.  He needs to be seen by an experienced rabbit vet *immediately*.  Please find one here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

and read this for information on hind limb problems, their causes and possible treatments.

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/paresis.html

Please get him to the vet right away!!

Dana