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rabbit born with deformed foot

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Question
right foot seems not to be attached to leg. foot swivels.bunny is approx. 8wks old. he seems to have had any pain. has learned to scoot-a-hop,his foot always is pointiing to the side . is there anything i can do to help.

Answer
I would want him to be seen by a rabbit-knowledgeable vet to see if this is a birth defect or an injury, and also what can be done if anything.  If he is in pain it would be important to get him see to find out what the problem is.  He can learn to live with the disability, but he shouldn't have to live with pain (if I read your question correctly).

Kim