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Dog wheelchairs are becoming increasingly popular as mobility aids as people become more familiar with what is readily available to help a mobility challenged pet. Rabbits who have trouble hopping around are now also able to get the help they need with a set of wheels!
Rabbit mobility loss is often a result of a traumatic spinal injury, but there are many reasons why a rabbit may suddenly lose the use of their back legs.
Due to the nature of a rabbit’s strong rear legs, sometimes injuries involving the spine can occur when a rabbit is being held and panics, or when they jump off of something too high. Injuries like this can lead to hind limb paralysis. A panicked rabbit will kick and squirm to get away which can injure their back.
A paralyzed rabbit will be unable to move their hind legs and may drag their legs behind them when they move around. A bunny in the earlier stages of mobility loss may experience some hind leg weakness, take wobbly steps, or struggle to stand unsupported.
Owners of disabled rabbits have an option to euthanasia, just like dog owners: pet wheelchairs. Just like with dogs, cats, goats, and other species of animals who use wheelchairs, there are adjustable wheelchairs that fit bunnies as well. Many rabbits are kept indoors as household pets. Therefore, a pet wheelchair could easily make a dramatic change in the bunny’s quality of life.
Paralyzed rabbits are at risk for many different conditions including incontinence and pressure sores. It’s important that paralyzed bunnies stay upright and mobile for many reasons. Pressure sores form when a rabbit is unable to move, these sores can easily become infected and make a rabbit very sick.
Aslan, the bunny in these photos, uses a full support/4-wheel wheelchair. Whether a full support or rear wheelchair (2-wheel) is recommended depends on the rabbit’s medical condition.
Aslan lives in Germany with his majestic canine companions. They seem to get along quite well! Aslan uses his wheels both indoors and out, just like other animals do who use wheels. You can see more photos and videos of Aslan at the Hunderolli (Rollindogs).
Every case is different, rabbits that are injured due to trauma will need time to heal before they can benefit from using a wheelchair. However, a paralyzed rabbit who has healed will typically benefit from a rabbit wheelchair with 4-6 weeks of their initial injury.
Because pet rabbits tend to stay close to home, their popularity is not immediately apparent. The House Rabbit Society (a nonprofit rabbit rescue and education organization), estimates “between 3-7 million” pet rabbits in the United States in 2014.” They state that the rabbit is the third most popular companion mammal in the United States, just after the dog and cat.
Rabbits can have medical issues that cause paralysis and injuries that create mobility challenges, just like any other animal. But with a little help of wheels, bunnies can be on the roll and enjoying life again!
Watch this video to see Aslan take his first steps on wheels, as well as other bunnies getting around with wheels. (Aslan is using a size Small Walkin’ Wheels; the other rabbits are using a size Mini Walkin’ Wheels.)
Is there a bunny in your life who could use a leg up? Consider a rabbit wheelchair!
[…] are a very popular pet, just behind dogs and cats. Disabled bunnies also benefit from wheels when they have mobility challenges. Bambam, on the left, is in a mini Walkin’ Wheels, and […]
[…] are a very popular pet, just behind dogs and cats. Disabled bunnies also benefit from wheels when they have mobility challenges. Bambam, on the left, is in a mini Walkin’ Wheels, and Aslan […]
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Hi Ashu,
We would be happy to help you find the right wheelchair for your rabbit, please call our Wheelchair Specialists at 888-253-0777 and we’d be happy to help get your rabbit moving again!
Thank you,
Jennifer
I’m interested in getting my flemish giant a wheelchair. He has hip and joint problems and can no longer move back feet.
Hi Heather, We’ve actually had a lot of success with Flemish Giant’s in our Small Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair. Fitting a rabbit in a wheelchair can be a little different from other animals, so please contact Nancy Bregger, our Wheelchair Specialist, at 888-253-0777 and she can help answer any questions you may have.
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Hi there – I adopted a bunny that was bitten by a dog and has some mobility issues w/ his back/legs as a result. He is small – only 3lbs, but would definitely like to get him something to assist w/ his mobility.
Thanks
Hi Nicole! Give us a call at 888-253-0777, we’d be happy to help answer any questions and help to get your bunny the right size wheelchair.
I have an English Lop bunny that is now disabled. She hurt her spine and has no movement in her back legs. The accident was over a week ago she is still eating and drinking. she still has solid poop. I just couldn’t give up on her if she hadn’t give up on herself. I want to get her a cart to help her mobility but I am not sure how to go about it
Hi Tracy,
I’m so sorry to here about your bunny. Our wheelchair experts are happy to help answer any questions you have, please call us at 888-253-0777
I would love to know more about your product. Some dog wheelchair companies cannot accommodate bunnies. I’m hoping I found a valid place for my Lola. She’s part flemish and has left hind leg weakness. We are treating with laser, adequan shots, and acupuncture. She cannot get herself up without help, and cannot hop for long without fumbling. We are in early stages in looking for a wheelchair. It seems inevitable though as we watch her results to our homeopathic treatments. We have been treating for a few months consistently.
Hi Tammy – we have a lot of success with rabbits using our wheelchair. Depending on Lola’s size she may fit in either our Mini or Small sized wheelchair. Some bunnies benefit from a full support, 4-wheel cart but it really depends on the bunny. Please give us a call at 888-253-0777 our Wheelchair Expert has helped a lot of bunnies and she would be glad to help answer any questions you may have.
Do you have wheelchairs for rabbits for working back legs and the front leg needs support?
Bunnies who need front support usually use a full support or 4-wheel wheelchair. Call us at 888-253-0777 and we can help answer any of your bunny wheelchair questions!
I am interested in getting a 4 wheel chair for my Flemish Giant. She had a front limb amputated last year and now has trouble with her hind leg on the same side, so she can’t move. How easy does this chair roll? Can she possibly go outside in short grass in it? On carpet?
Hi Christina, the wheelchair rolls well over grass, carpet, or any terrain. Please give us a call at 888-253-0777 and we can help answer any questions you may have about getting your bunny a wheelchair
Hi My rabbit can no longer use her legs after we took her to the vet they suggested a wheelchair would help.
Hi Holly, I’m so sorry that your rabbit is unable to walk on their own. Mobility problems are quite common in rabbits and many of them benefit from using a rabbit wheelchair. The wheelchair supports your bunny from underneath to let them stand, walk, and exercise on their own. Give us a call at 888-253-0777, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have!