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wont put paw down

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Question
my rabbit can't stand on his left foot at all and sometimes
the whole of his left side goes and he falls over he's eating and pooping is it possible for rabbits to have a stroke the same as humans he is a house rabbit and is seven years old and very loved thank you

Answer
Hi Sharon,

please take your rabbit to the vet immediately.  He has probably injured or broken something in his front toes or leg.  It is possible he had a stroke but it is more likely he injured the leg.

I have a hard time understanding why taking your rabbit to the vet would not be your first response, for any pet animal, but I am glad you asked.  

If you need a good rabbit vet, go to:

www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

and find a House Rabbit Society-recommended vet in your area.