unusual rabbit sickness

Question
Hi Dana, i hope u can solve my problem... my rabbit have split hind legs and he couldnt even stand or hop around but he does eat and drink but not much.. can his hind legs be back to normal? my rabbit doesnt have any falling and dropping incident so may i know what is the real cause? how can i help him personally? please reply me as soon as possible?  

Answer
Dear Kelyn,

Actually, this isn't as unusual as you might think.  You don't say how old your bunny is, or whether he always has been this way.  But if he's a baby, then this might help:

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

If this is an older bunny, then this will give you information on the possible causes (and treatments, depending on the cause) of this condition.  

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

Since you didn't really describe his problem in detail, I'm not sure which of these two problems he has.  But I figured I'd give you as much information as possible right away, then let you write back with any additional questions.

You will need a good vet familiar with rabbits to help you, and you can find one here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope that helps.  Please write back if you need more help.

Dana