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Head Tilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Head Tilt

If he is rolling uncontrollably because he has no balance then you must take him to a rabbit knowledgeable vet IMMEDIATELY. His eyes may also be flickering uncontrollably .

He either has some type of ear infection or an acute outbreak of the E. cuniculi (your vet will know what this is).

If it is the latter, then he should be put on something to help him stop feeling dizzy and sick, something to stop any inflamation of the neck and spine (as the protozooan parasite will have attacked internally up that nerve system), and also very importantly, some fenebdazol (traded as Panacur or Lapizole).

While you wait for all this to take effect, you will have to keep him secure in a well padded area so he cannot hurt himself, and also help him to get enough liquids etc. De-hydration is not only very bad for rabbits generally but is also thought to give the E>C a stronger foothold.

If it is an infection then you will have different medication - but same advice.

SEE A VET NOW!!

twigs
 
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