Is my Bunnies leg Sprained or Broken!?

[mochaandbarkley]

My just over 2 month old bunny was behind me when a small ironing board fell over towards him. He ran out of the way and before I could see what happened he was in his tunnel scared to come out. I don't know if he was frightened and ran away and when he moved too fast on the laminent floors he pulled a muscle or the board fell on him.

The board fell 80% on a pillow so the force wouldn't be 100%. He is hopping around with his left leg in the air and not able to stretch it out. However it's been 2 days and he's putting more weight on it and stretching it more now.

We took him to the vet and he wasn't sure (mind you he didn't seem to know what he was talking about) the X-rays to find out are going to cost over $500 and I don't want to spend it if I don't have to but also I love him and want what's best.

He's in pain meds the vet gave us and he seems happier. Any advise or ways I could check and see what's going on? He doesn't flinch if I touch it or move it at all. Only when I pull his leg almost all the way.

I would love any help I can get - he's been such an inspiration in my life I don't want him to be hurt - I feel like a Terrible mom!! 🐰🐰💕💕

 

[majorv]

Ouch! That seems pretty expensive for an xray of a leg. It would be better to restrict his running for a little while until it's better.

 

[ladysown]

put him in a small cat carrier for about a week and that should set him right.

IF it doesn't, it's probably broken but unless you feel a bone wiggle or see it jutting out, bunnies have AMAZING abilities to heal from cracks. BUT do restrict his movement.