Do you notice any redness, sores, hair loss, and perhaps even scabbing or oozing on their feet?
Do you notice any type of swelling or lump on your rabbit?
Are there any pus-filled lumps located on your rabbit's feet?
Do you give your rabbit regular nail trims?
Are there any visible soft tissues injuries on your rabbits feet?
Pododermatitis, commonly known as Bumblefoot, is a foot infection that can occur in rabbits. This type of problem can be very painful and cause your rabbit to limp. Pododermatitis can be caused by several factors like overweight rabbits, dirty and wet environments, rough walking surfaces, etc. Bumblefoot can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the severity of it but it usually involves antibiotics, pain medications and correcting the reason for the problem.
Rabbits are susceptible to tumors, just like most animals. Bone cancers are sometimes seen in rabbits and are very painful, which causes a rabbit to limp. If you notice any type of swelling or lump on your rabbit, do not hesitate to make an appointment with your exotics vet to find out what it may be.
Rabbits are prone to abscesses. Abscesses can pop up anywhere on a rabbit and can be very difficult to get rid of. They can also become large enough to cause discomfort to your rabbit and if located on their leg, cause limping. Abscesses are pus-filled lumps that are treated by lancing them or with antibiotics, pain medications, and sometimes even with surgical debridement or removal. Take your rabbit to the vet to determine how to treat it.
If a rabbit goes too long without a nail trim, the nails will continue to grow and sometimes grow into the pad of the foot or break off at the quick and cause pain or discomfort. These can usually be managed at home by triming their nails. If the nails cause bleeding, your rabbit may need antibiotics, pain medications, and perhaps even a bandage.
Sprains, strains, and other soft-tissue injuries may cause your rabbit to limp. Anti-inflammatory and pain medications are usually prescribed along with rest but thankfully soft tissue injuries usually self-correct over time. If you suspect that the soft tissue had been injured, taking your rabbit to the vet is not a bad idea.
Your rabbit may suddenly start to limp if it have fractured leg or dislocated joint. Rabbits can jump off of high surfaces or out of your arms while holding them and land too hard on their legs causing a fracture or dislocation. If you suspect your rabbit has broken its leg or dislocated its joint, get it to your vet as soon as possible for treatment.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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