Bunny limping after zoomies

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- 03/08/2021 at 10:34 AM
  TraciB
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  Hello, I have a 4 month old mini Holland lop. She was doing zoomies around the living room last night and I think she hit her leg against the baseboard heater and her enclosure. (There’s a 6 inch gap and she and her litter mate love running behind it) She started limping shortly after. She puts minimal pressure on her back leg. She is still eating, still drinking, still grooming. I tried to feel and I don’t think it is a break (but I am not a vet) I feel like maybe she sprained it. Is there anything I can do for home care? I am torn between freaking the heck out and being an overbearing bun mom (though I know the vet visit will be astronomical because of my state) and just keeping an eye on her to see if it improves. Has anyone experienced something similar?
- 03/08/2021 at 10:37 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  How long has it been? Sometimes rabbits inevitably harm themselves with their spurts of energy. I would say if it has been an hour or more and the leg is still not weight bearing, I would go to the vet for assessment. I have had my rabbit keep one of his paws lifted after a poor landing, but in about 10 minutes, he was using it like normal.
  
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- 03/08/2021 at 10:52 AM
  TraciB
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  This happened last night. Roughly 12 hours. She still hops up on her little ledge that’s in her enclosure. She will put some weight on it now but I can tell she is still being cautious. She is free roam unless we leave the house, but I am keeping her in the enclosure right now to minimize any more harm. I’m going to call the vet and see if they can get us in.
- 03/08/2021 at 11:13 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  Yes, I think a vet assessment is a safe call.
  
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