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Why is my 6-year-old rabbit losing weight, limping, and sneezing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | 6 years old

I have a female rabbit she is 6 years old from last few months she had lost weight and there is some trouble with her left leg that is difficulty in walking and she is also heaving cold there is a water coming out if her left nose please help for the same how can i cure her

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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Published on September 22nd, 2018

Sorry to hear about Chinti. There could be numerous causes for her sore leg ranging from a traumatic injury through to arthritis. It would be best to have a vet examine it to try and determine the exact cause, xrays may be needed. The vet can then treat accordingly likely with an antinflammatory painkiller. Her runny nose also needs addressed as it sounds like she has a respiratory infection which can be dangerous. Again best to see a vet as she will likely need antibiotics to treat it.

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