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Help! Face twitching

dbowes

dbowes

Warren Scout
Hi everyone,

We have just noticed Jessica's mouth is twitching constantly on her left side and her mouth seems
to be raised ever so slightly. She's never done this before (only slightly when she sleeps) and we are really worried as she's been very poorly recently.

I'm not sure if it could be related but she is on Metacam daily now because of her arthritis.

She's eating and drinking as normal.

Has anyone had experience of this before?

Thanks,
Sarah and Dan
 
Oh poor thing!

I really hope it is nothing serious but I have to say, I'd be a bit worried its neurological. I've no experience of this particular problem but I'd certainly pop along to the vets.

I'm sure someone else will be along soon with more experience. :wave:
 
Thanks - we love them so much and hate seeing them when they're not feeling themselves.

Is there anything that makes you think it's neurological?
 
A check up would definitely be a good idea. The trouble with bunny heads is everything is close together so it could be something tooth related or ear related, and she's twitching as its uncomfortable or its putting pressure or a nerve. Or EC can have neurological symptoms which could cause twitching. Hopefully your vets can narrow it down.
 
Tamsin said:
A check up would definitely be a good idea. The trouble with bunny heads is everything is close together so it could be something tooth related or ear related, and she's twitching as its uncomfortable or its putting pressure or a nerve. Or EC can have neurological symptoms which could cause twitching. Hopefully your vets can narrow it down.
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Yeah she is booked in tomorrow. The only vet we trust isn't back until then unfortunately. She has been struggling with her arthritis but if anything she seems improved at the moment and these new symptoms don't seem to be bothering her. She seems to fight us when we try to look in her mouth so that is maybe a clue but we managed a peek and her teeth seem ok but perhaps the gum is a little swollen, it's hard to tell.

Hopefully the vet can get to the bottom if it tomorrow.

Thanks
 
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