bunnies bladders

Question
I have a bunny that has paralyzed hind legs, and it hasn't gone pee or poo yet, but it has only been a day since it happened. How long until it becomes unsafe? and what can i do to help?

Answer
Dear Ashley,

Please get the bunny to a good rabbit vet, if you have not already done so:

www.rabbit.org/vets

If the bunny cannot urinate or defecate, the prognosis is very poor.  But it's possible that the vet can show you how to express the bladder, to prevent fatal rupture.  I would not let this go loinger than 24 hours, or damage will be done.

If this was not due to trauma/injury, then please see:

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

I hope the bunny will be okay!

Dana