so i was letting my rabbit run around the house. and i went to the bathroom for a couple of minutes, and when i came out, my baby sister was hoolding it. like grasping it hard. and i took it out of her hands and when i put it down, it didnt move like it usually does. it just sat. now i put it in the cage, and it hopped in. but its just sitting there. and doesnt really do any movement when i touch it. it looks like its breathing hard, and its earrs are twitching. im very scared. i cant stop crying. please tell me if theres anything wrong with it....please. i beg you...
p.s i posted in the birds section by accident.
2006-12-16 10:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It might just be really scared, but rabbits can injure their backs pretty easily if they kick hard while they are being held without having their backs supported. If she can still move and use her back legs, she's probably just shook up. Let her have some quiet time, and if she isn't back to normal by tomorrow or Monday, take her to a vet. Good Luck!!
2006-12-16 10:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be OK. If it hopped in, then it may be ok. What you'll want to look for is if it can move its back limbs. Probably the only thing your sister could have done to it is possibly break its back. If so, your rabbit will not be able to move its back limbs or hop with its back feet. If its back limbs are paralyzed it won't be able to feel anything you do to the back of its body like pinching it.
The breathing hard can be from the rabbit struggling or being squeezed too hard and the ears twitch can be from just being scared.
So check to see if it is paralyzed in the rear end. If not, your rabbit is probably fine.
If the rabbit's back has been broken, there is little to nothing the vet will be able to do to help other than give it some cortizone.
2006-12-18 00:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take your rabbit to the vet if it is not looking better soon. Rabbits can be sensitive. Their ears are especially sensitive and their hind legs are very strong. Rabbits can kick their hind legs hard enough to kick their backs, which is why you should always support your bunny's feet when holding. You said it hopped into the cage, so I guess that's not the problem. Take the cage to a dark, quiet place for a while. If it doesn't calm down, take it to the vet.
2006-12-16 10:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just really shook up, leave it alone for a few hours or so if it isn't any better after awhile take it to a vet and if you wanna just be on the safe side take it to a vet now.
2006-12-16 10:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have been injured. Is your younger sister able to be trusted alone with the rabbit? If dropped, they can easily get back injuries or broken limbs.
Also, do you have any chemicals out or plants that could have poisoned the animal?
2006-12-16 10:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by My Shadoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOL at George. lots. i do not element even with the truth that, reason this is rude. thumper is cute..the rabbit from alice in wonderland is creepier than the rabbit from donnie darko ill choose thumper :)
2016-10-18 09:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probably stressed. leave it alone and put some tasty treats in, he should come around soon, but if he doesn't i would take him to the vet to make sure he isn't hurt. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!
2006-12-16 13:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably just scared. Leave it alone for a couple hours if not better then call a vet.
2006-12-16 10:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get it to a vet bunnies backs can break very easily if she isn't moving shes in trouble big trouble.
2006-12-16 12:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by blue2602001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course something is wronge with it you left it with the baby and now you must take it to the vet a.s.a.p
2006-12-16 12:57:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋