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Is my rabbit deaf?

aerofine

aerofine

Warren Scout
I've suspected for some time that my rabbit could be deaf - he is a lop eared, approx 2, I've had him a year after adopting him - he was a stray.

But this morning when I went into the shed he had no clue I had come in as he was grooming himself - I spoke to him and nothing and it was only when I touched him did he realise I was there.

Is this common?

He is very lolloppy, not fast or agile unlike his Dutch girl bunfriend. He wiggles when he lollops, can't jump much, doesn't run fast, and kinda looks a bit unsteady on his feet.
 
He was at the vet just after Xmas for a check up and was fine, he had a UTI which he was on meds for.
 
If he has ear infections that could be the cause of his balance problems. Skull x-rays may well be useful x
 
I've often wondered whether or not my Louis' hearing is that good. If he is washing or eating with his back to me, I have to make a sharp noise to get his attention, more than just calling his name several times. I would imagine that a lop (he is a frenchie) wouldn't have as good a sense of hearing as a rabbit
with upright ears, his health appears excellent otherwise.
 
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