Why does my baby bunny have a red, swollen hind leg and has lost nails on that foot?

Answer by  vto (226)

It sounds like this young bunny may have a bacterial infection in the leg. it may have ripped the nails off it's self.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Your rabbit may have an abscess or infection if they have swollen-red hind legs. The loss of a nail indicates a loss of circulation. Try to look for any large bumps on the leg (it may feel like a blind eye pimple would on a human. A busted abscess will be visible. Care is needed to keep the rabbit alive.

Answer by  rabbitlover (99)

This is usually a sign of severe infection of the leg and foot. The lost nails can be caused by the infection and vice versa. Your bunny might also have a broken leg. If the leg has swollen badly and the hair has worn off it's time for your bunny to see the vet.

Answer by  fatkid (105)

because you probably have your rabbit in a wire floor cage! and it is hooking its nails om the wire !take a piece of cardboard cut it to the size of the floor

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

It could be lots of reasons, he could be sick have allergies. Yes, even animals have allergies. Take him to the vet and see what they say.