Rabbits with a broken or fractured leg may suddenly start to limp. Many cases of leg fractures in pet rabbits are caused from jumping off of high surfaces or from out of a person’s arms while being held and landing too hard on their legs. This is quite common in kids who try to carry their pet rabbits. A rabbit that is not used to being held or is being held too tightly may struggle and fall and end up with a fractured leg.
A pet rabbit could also fracture a leg when it gets stuck in between the bars of its enclosure. Cage bars with inappropriate spacing, hay hopper, cage ramps, and floor vents are also likely culprits. Before letting your pet out of its enclosure, you should also pet-proof the room where your pet will be allowed to roam around.
Any change in your pet’s mobility should require an appointment with your pet clinic Bourne, MA sooner rather than later.
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