Meat rabbit paralyzed, safe to eat?

[Teneniel]

I was planning to process this guy tomorrow, but today I let him out to have his Last Run and when I went to collect him, he suddenly couldn’t use his back legs. He did seem stiff when I let him out yesterday and today, and yesterday he got into a fight with his cage mate.

Is there anything that would cause paralysis that would render him inedible? All the information I see with googling is about treating the paralysis in pet rabbits.

Thank you!

Edit to add: it appears he was in GI stasis. The 4th was a couple days ago so that may have caused it. He didn’t have any signs of internal organ damage or parasites, but his digestive system was VERY full. Poor guy.

 

[AltonaAcres]

That wouldn't cause paralysis. Probably he broke his back jumping. Meat rabbits are fragile with their backs.

 

[Teneniel]

Thank you! I did dress him and feel comfortable eating the meat. I used a rabbit wringer so I’m not sure I could get a definitive diagnosis on a back break prior to butchering.