katk
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Four days ago our rabbit Memphis broke his left hind hock/calcaneus. We took him to our local vet who suggests euthanasia and does not believe that there is anything else we can do.
We are shocked by this. We've seen many stories online of rabbits who have healed broken bones naturally in confinement over time, had bones pinned or plated to help with healing, or lived good lives following amputation.
He is a rescue bunny and we believe he is about 8 years old and possibly a mini rex:
Here are the x-rays showing the break in the hock/calcaneus:
We currently have him in confinement in a pet carrier to limit movement, and we're giving him Metacam twice a day. He is still crazy about his food, drinking water, cleaning himself, and loving long cuddle sessions. He is keeping his weight off the foot; I bet it is uncomfortable.
I have contacted two vets a bit further away who are regarded as very bunny savvy and am waiting to hear back from them to see if they know of anything that can be done to fix this.
Having spent days reading stories now, I am somewhat hopeful that confinement might allow the bone to heal on its own, but I am worried that without casting or setting it that it might never heal properly and leave him in constant pain.
Has anyone got experience with this particular kind of break in that area of the foot? We'd really appreciate any advice we can get. Hes the cheekiest, happiest, loving little fella and we don't want to leave any stone unturned.
We are shocked by this. We've seen many stories online of rabbits who have healed broken bones naturally in confinement over time, had bones pinned or plated to help with healing, or lived good lives following amputation.
He is a rescue bunny and we believe he is about 8 years old and possibly a mini rex:
Here are the x-rays showing the break in the hock/calcaneus:
We currently have him in confinement in a pet carrier to limit movement, and we're giving him Metacam twice a day. He is still crazy about his food, drinking water, cleaning himself, and loving long cuddle sessions. He is keeping his weight off the foot; I bet it is uncomfortable.
I have contacted two vets a bit further away who are regarded as very bunny savvy and am waiting to hear back from them to see if they know of anything that can be done to fix this.
Having spent days reading stories now, I am somewhat hopeful that confinement might allow the bone to heal on its own, but I am worried that without casting or setting it that it might never heal properly and leave him in constant pain.
Has anyone got experience with this particular kind of break in that area of the foot? We'd really appreciate any advice we can get. Hes the cheekiest, happiest, loving little fella and we don't want to leave any stone unturned.