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What are these diseases??

veritymay

Young Bun
Tilted head? Stasis? VHD? You guys all seem to know so much more than me! Sometimes Louis looks at me with his head cocked to one side - is this tilted head???

I'm a little worried as we have moved to a new city and I haven't had time to get him a new vet yet. Also I've never brushed him because times are tough and I didn't think a brush was an essential purchase. Will he start dying of hairballs??? I joined this forum for reassurance but the more I read the worse a parent I fear I am!!

V
 
I dont think your bunny will die of hairballs :lol: How about a slightly damp hand, and smooth him with it? Should help to collect loose hairs.

Has he had his myxi and VHD vacs? Should try to get done ASAP if you haven't already :) Your question about VHD indicates a no on that one at least.
 
ermmmmmm I've lost his vaccination card (bad parent) but I'm pretty sure he's only had myxi. He doesn't mix with other buns just lives inside... although there is a kitten scampering around these days! What is VHD?
 
Tilted head? Stasis? VHD? You guys all seem to know so much more than me! Sometimes Louis looks at me with his head cocked to one side - is this tilted head???

I'm a little worried as we have moved to a new city and I haven't had time to get him a new vet yet. Also I've never brushed him because times are tough and I didn't think a brush was an essential purchase. Will he start dying of hairballs??? I joined this forum for reassurance but the more I read the worse a parent I fear I am!!

V

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ileus.html

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=484

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/tilt.html

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/understanding_myxo_feb06.htm

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/VHD_UK.htm
 
You'll know if it's head tilt...

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:)

With most things just follow along and have a read. VHD and myxo need vaccinations though. Myxo every 6 months and VHD every year, whether the rabbit is inside or out.

Stasis is when the gut goes into slowdown, basically they should be grazing a lot, if they stop eating for several hours, or even just a few if they are showing signs of being lethargic and not interested, it means they need a vet. :)
 
Head tilt is the name given to a symptom which your bun may get due to various illnesses. It sometimes comes on slowly and your bun will start by being a bit disorientated and off-balance and will progress to having his head at a funny angle and falling/rolling over. Sometimes head tilt comes on suddenly and the first signs will be the wonky head and rolling over.
 
Tilted head? Stasis? VHD? You guys all seem to know so much more than me! Sometimes Louis looks at me with his head cocked to one side - is this tilted head???

I'm a little worried as we have moved to a new city and I haven't had time to get him a new vet yet. Also I've never brushed him because times are tough and I didn't think a brush was an essential purchase. Will he start dying of hairballs??? I joined this forum for reassurance but the more I read the worse a parent I fear I am!!

V

Awe you're not a bad bunny parent,owning a rabbit is a HUGE learning curve!I've had bunnies for 15 years & I still feel overwhelmed at times by my lack of knowledge:roll: This is a great site where people will always be on hand to offer advice and/or support & there's plenty to learn on here. Wishing you lots of happy bunny years & fun.:wave: x
 
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