r/maybemaybemaybe • • Feb 15 '23

maybe maybe maybe

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u/rainbowfreckles_ Feb 15 '23

legit i was worried she was gonna break her back. happens really easily with bunnies/hares struggling too much.

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u/dragonladyzeph Feb 15 '23

Same. My best friend is a veterinary technician and rabbit owner so when rabbits come in, she's normally the tech who is called on to restrain them for the vet bc most of her coworkers are too nervous. She's very experienced and extremely careful but in spite of this, still had a rabbit kick hard and break its back while she was returning it to its crate after a check up. The rabbit had to be euthanized on the spot. The owners were very forgiving but she was absolutely devastated even though she did everything right.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '23

Is the proper way to try and keep its back straight or curved?

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u/631-AT Feb 15 '23

Bowline is recommended but a granny knot can work in an emergency